Inventory Control & Quality Assurance Manager (Food Industry)

Job Description

Job Description

S alary: $70,000 - $85,000
Schedule: 5-Day Work Week (Onsite)
Site Address: 6500 W 51st Chicago, IL 60638

Who We Are

Conexus Food Solutions is a leader in the Asian food service industry, bringing a diverse range of ethnic cuisines, such as Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Thai, to the table. Our corporate headquarters in Chicago is where we house our fully integrated food processing, manufacturing, logistics, and worldwide supply chain services all under one roof. With distribution centers spanning the US, over 2 million square feet of warehousing space, and a fleet of more than 1,000 trucks, we're the go-to when it comes to reliable delivery services.

At Conexus Food Solutions, we believe that teamwork and collaboration are the keys to success. We pride ourselves on maintaining the highest standards of integrity and honesty in everything we do and building strong relationships with our clients. We're looking for individuals who share our values and are committed to excellence. Join our team and contribute to our culture of collaboration and integrity while growing your own skills and expertise. Together, we'll deliver high-quality products and exceptional service to our clients and achieve great things.

What You’ll Do

As the Inventory Control & Quality Assurance Manager, you will oversee inventory accuracy, product quality, and food safety across warehouse and distribution operations. You will lead inventory control processes, investigate discrepancies, and ensure products are received, stored, handled, and shipped in accordance with company standards and applicable food safety requirements.

• Manage inventory control programs, including cycle counts, physical inventories, lot and date-code tracking, and reconciliation of inventory variances.

• Investigate inventory discrepancies, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions to improve accuracy and reduce loss.

• Oversee quality inspections of incoming, stored, and outgoing products to confirm specifications, packaging, labeling, and condition meet requirements.

• Monitor product rotation and storage practices, including FIFO/FEFO procedures, temperature controls, and handling of short-dated, damaged, or nonconforming goods.

• Maintain and improve food safety and quality assurance procedures in alignment with applicable regulations, customer requirements, and company policies.

• Coordinate investigations and documentation for customer complaints, product holds, recalls, and other quality or food safety incidents.

• Prepare for and support internal, customer, and regulatory audits; maintain accurate records and follow through on audit findings.

• Analyze inventory and quality data, prepare reports, and recommend process improvements to management.

• Train, coach, and support inventory and quality team members, reinforcing safe work practices and consistent operating procedures.

• Collaborate with warehouse, purchasing, transportation, and customer service teams to resolve operational issues and maintain product integrity throughout the supply chain.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, supply chain management, operations, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 3+ years of experience in leading inventory control, quality assurance, food safety, or warehouse operations.

• Knowledge of food safety practices, inventory management methods, product traceability, and lot and date-code control.

• Familiarity with applicable food safety regulations and standards, such as FDA requirements and HACCP principles.

• Experience conducting inventory counts, reconciling variances, and investigating product quality or food safety issues.

• Proficiency with inventory management systems, warehouse management systems, and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify trends and implement effective corrective actions.

• Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and train employees.

• Ability to work in a warehouse environment and occasionally lift or move products as required.

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced operation.

Sponsorship for Employment

Conexus Food Solutions does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status). To be considered for permanent employment, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.