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QC Manager for Specialty Food Company in Bensenville, IL
Our client, a fast-growing $20 million specialty food company, is seeking a dynamic, professional QC Manager to help propel their company forward. The position is based in Bensenville, IL (USDA Bakery), with up to 25% travel to the corporate office and production facility in nearby Wheeling (FDA & Kosher). The company has been governed by HACCP since 2014 and works with government agencies, international partners, and major retailers such as Walmart, Sam's Club, Costco, Woodman's, White Castle, and Jason's Deli. This position offers a highly competitive salary, bonus, and benefits, with opportunities for advancement.
The ideal candidate is hungry, humble, and smart, looking to advance their career. The Assistant QC Manager must be reliable and mature.
Responsibilities of the Assistant QC Manager
Assist the Senior QC Manager in supporting junior QC technicians. Identify and support product quality and food safety programs, aiming for superior performance against customer expectations. Facilitate internal and external audits related to quality and food safety. Provide leadership and input on product and process development activities. Collaborate with plant and R&D personnel to ensure product consistency. Monitor industry trends and emerging issues in quality and food safety. Manage crisis situations related to quality and food safety. Oversee product controls, allergens, rework, rejected products, and customer complaints. Maintain food defense, sanitation, pest control, micro-testing, and water quality programs. Review quality deviations and vendor issues. Assist with specifications for raw materials, finished goods, and packaging. Conduct food safety audits, including GFSI (e.g., BRC) audits. Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment. Requirements
Minimum of 3 years in food QC management. 3 years of experience with SQF audits. 3 years of GMP experience. Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, NFPA/AIB, BRC audits, and laboratory and sanitation programs. Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences or 3 years of comparable managerial experience in food manufacturing. If you or someone you know is qualified, available, and motivated to advance their career in an entrepreneurial environment, please send your resume for immediate consideration. Company Description: LabPersonnel specializes in recruitment within Engineering, Food, Energy, Power, Oil & Gas, Chemical, Paints, and Petroleum industries. We understand these markets deeply, enabling us to source the best candidates efficiently.
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Assist the Senior QC Manager in supporting junior QC technicians. Identify and support product quality and food safety programs, aiming for superior performance against customer expectations. Facilitate internal and external audits related to quality and food safety. Provide leadership and input on product and process development activities. Collaborate with plant and R&D personnel to ensure product consistency. Monitor industry trends and emerging issues in quality and food safety. Manage crisis situations related to quality and food safety. Oversee product controls, allergens, rework, rejected products, and customer complaints. Maintain food defense, sanitation, pest control, micro-testing, and water quality programs. Review quality deviations and vendor issues. Assist with specifications for raw materials, finished goods, and packaging. Conduct food safety audits, including GFSI (e.g., BRC) audits. Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment. Requirements
Minimum of 3 years in food QC management. 3 years of experience with SQF audits. 3 years of GMP experience. Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, NFPA/AIB, BRC audits, and laboratory and sanitation programs. Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences or 3 years of comparable managerial experience in food manufacturing. If you or someone you know is qualified, available, and motivated to advance their career in an entrepreneurial environment, please send your resume for immediate consideration. Company Description: LabPersonnel specializes in recruitment within Engineering, Food, Energy, Power, Oil & Gas, Chemical, Paints, and Petroleum industries. We understand these markets deeply, enabling us to source the best candidates efficiently.
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