Quality Assurance Manager

Job Description

Quality Manager

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Location: Greater Chicago Area (Onsite)

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Our client, a growing food manufacturer, is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead Quality Assurance, Food Safety, and Regulatory Compliance for a high-volume manufacturing facility.

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This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader who enjoys developing teams, partnering with operations, and driving a culture of food safety and continuous improvement.

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What You'll Do

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• Lead, coach, and develop the Quality team
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• Champion food safety, quality systems, and regulatory compliance
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• Manage HACCP, GMPs, audits, and customer quality requirements
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• Partner with Operations to improve plant performance and resolve quality issues
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• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and corrective actions
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• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence
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What We're Looking For

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• Proven experience leading and developing Quality teams in a food manufacturing environment
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• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field
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• Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, food safety, and quality systems
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• Experience leading customer, regulatory, and third-party audits
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• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
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• Experience in a contract manufacturing, CPG, or highly regulated manufacturing environment is preferred
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If you're a collaborative leader who enjoys building high-performing teams while maintaining world-class food safety and quality standards, we'd love to connect.