Quality Assurance Supervisor (Food Production)

Job Description

QA Supervisor | Food Manufacturing

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Elgin, IL | $80,000–$90,000 base salary | Full-time, direct hire

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TekPro is a direct-hire recruiting firm specializing in manufacturing and technical talent. We’re partnering with an established contract manufacturer and packaging business to hire a QA Supervisor for its Elgin operation.

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This is an active opening for a quality leader who knows the production floor, can develop a team, and follows issues through to resolution. The operation supports major consumer brands, with food safety, product consistency, and customer requirements at the center of the work.

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Schedule

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First shift, approximately 6:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m., Monday–Friday. Some Saturdays are required based on production needs.

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What You’ll Own

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• Lead, train, and supervise QA inspectors and lab technicians, setting clear expectations for testing, documentation, and follow-through.
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• Oversee daily laboratory, testing, and audit activities across the facility.
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• Manage product holds, out-of-specification material, and positive-release documentation.
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• Support GMP, sanitation, environmental monitoring, and food safety programs.
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• Partner with Operations and Sanitation to resolve production-floor quality issues and implement corrective actions.
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• Support customer complaint investigations, plant audits, and inspections.
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• Maintain specifications, QA records, and internal quality documentation.
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• Support production start-ups, test runs, and special projects.
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What We’re Looking For

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• Quality assurance experience in food manufacturing, food packaging, or a closely related regulated production environment.
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• Experience supervising or leading quality technicians, inspectors, or laboratory personnel.
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• Working knowledge of GMPs, food safety practices, product disposition, and corrective action.
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• Comfort making quality decisions on the floor and communicating clearly with production teams.
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• Strong organization, documentation habits, and attention to detail.
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• English/Spanish communication skills are a plus.
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Compensation & Benefits

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Base salary of $80,000–$90,000, based on experience. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; company-paid life and disability insurance; a 401(k) with company match; paid time off and parental leave; and employee assistance resources, subject to plan eligibility.

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Apply Through TekPro

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Submit your resume for a confidential conversation about the team, facility, and interview process. This is a permanent position with the client. There is no fee to candidates.