Job Description

Due to growth, it has created a need for a Quality Manager position that will analyze processes and troubleshoots problems to correct quality issues. The position is responsible for all day-to-day quality activities at the Chicago facility. This position will have to maintain GFSI standards within the facility and have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and direct Quality Assurance Technicians, providing coverage for the absence of key personnel
• Verify HACCP critical control points
• Investigate nonconformances through a corrective and preventive action and assist with implementation of changes as needed in manufacturing procedures to eliminate causes.
• Continually examine and review plant processes to identify and remove potential areas of concern to quality or food safety.
• Develop, implement, and monitor company policies and procedures related to Food Safety, QA Programs and SQF certification. Must be familiar with quality control testing for dietary supplements, microbiological testing, HACCP, food safety and defense, pest management, allergen control and sanitation practices.
• Audit the facility and processes for compliance with procedures and specifications.
• Review monitoring and verifications generated by quality and safety plans for product hold and release.
• Perform physical and organoleptic testing for verification and compliance to specifications (pH, color, water activity, moisture, temperature, etc.)
• Acts as the back up to the Lead Quality Technician(s) and other key personnel during absences to ensure the integrity of the SQF system.
• Responsible for enforcing and maintaining food safety, cGMPs, employee safety, quality standards, sanitary practices, and customer specifications.
• Be the first point of contact as a person employee on the production floor to report any food safety problems.
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in food science or science-related degree (Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry)
• 2-4 years’ experience in Quality Assurance/Quality Control in the Food Industry
• At least 1 year of experience in a lead and/or supervisory capacity
• HACCP or PCQI certification required
• SQF Practitioner certification preferred
• Experience manufacturing acidified products preferred

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