Quality Assurance Manager

A company in the Chicago area is looking for a Quality Manager to join their team. This candidate will be overseeing quality assurance, sanitation, and ensuring the quality and safety of products meet company, customer and regulatory standards.Responsibilities ***** Develops, implements, and maintains Quality Management Systems and HACCP Programs and oversight. Lead company's effort to maintain BRC certification. Has the authority to take appropriate action to ensure the integrity of the BRC system. Prepares organization for FDA, military, and third-party audits and maintains inspection reports and records. Acts as backup to the Senior Quality Assurance Manager for all 3rd party audits or governmental inspections. Leads the development and implementation of Food Safety Fundamentals and Food Safety Plan as outlined in the BRC system. Selects and trains quality team members. Responsible for ensuring adequate staffing for quality functions. Provides direct leadership to the QA technicians and establishes goals for individual team members **Bachelor's Degree in Food Science or related technical field or a combination of education and extensive industry experience is preferred.A minimum of 3 years leadership experience in Quality Assurance in a food manufacturing environment.HACCP certification.PCQI certification.Extensive knowledge of GFSI, BRC and regulatory requirementsPrevious experience with 3rd party audits -Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point).**$75,000 to $85,000 per year annual salary.Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education. Benefit packages for this role may include healthcare insurance offerings, 401k with 25% matching, paid time off, and sick time.

Created: 2025-03-10