Food Safety & Quality Assurance Manager
$110,000–$135,000 year
On-siteChicago, Illinois, United States or Des Plaines, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Ensure full compliance with company, industry, and regulatory food safety and product integrity standards across all products. Lead facility audits, inspections, and consultations while monitoring integrated food safety and quality programs. Conduct supplier assessments, investigate customer complaints, and oversee sanitation standards including pest control and chemical usage. Maintain accurate food safety documentation and logs. Lead hygiene training programs for new hires and staff development. Collaborate with department managers to implement new products and practices. Investigate internal and customer complaints to ensure corrective actions are documented and resolved.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 3 to 5 years of Hygiene, Quality Assurance experience preferably in a food manufacturing site
- Deep knowledge in HACCP, ISO, SQF and food safety systems
- Food Safety Certification, state specific if applicable
- HACCP Certified
- PCQI – (Preventative Control Qualified Individual)
- Proactive and self-organized
- Ability to manage through a substantial workload
- Capable to work independently as well as in a team environment
- Ability to complete assigned tasks within the given time in order to meet strict deadlines
- Excellent communication skills
- Flexibility (different shifts - night, weekends, holidays)
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