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Sterling Engineering

FSQA Manager

Sterling Engineering, Elk Grove Village, Illinois, us, 60009

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Job Description

Title: FSQA Manager

Location:

Elk Grove Village, IL

Overview:

Sterling has helped build careers for thousands for professionals like yourself. Our expert recruiters support you at every step in the process and as a Best of Staffing company, Sterling provides exciting work with exceptional employers across the U.S.

Hire Type:

Direct Hire

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision

Bonus/ Incentives/ Stock Options:

401k and annual bonus

Pay : $110-130k

Job Summary: We're looking for an experienced FSQA Manager to lead our Quality and Food Safety programs across a diverse food manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for driving compliance with USDA, FDA, SQF, and customer requirements while developing and mentoring a strong QA team. Job Duties:

Lead the Quality and Food Safety teams, including staffing, training, coaching, and development. Oversee HACCP/HARPC, GMPs, SSOPs, allergen control, sanitation, and other key food safety programs. Manage audits and inspections from USDA, FDA, customers, and third-party organizations. Conduct root cause analyses, resolve customer complaints, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Oversee environmental monitoring, product testing, and in-process evaluations to ensure compliance and customer satisfaction. Partner with Operations, R&D, Engineering, Maintenance, Sales, and Purchasing to improve processes and support new product launches. Report key quality and food safety metrics to leadership and corporate teams. Stay current with evolving food safety regulations and industry best practices. Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, Public Health, or a related field. 5+ years of QA/food safety experience in a food manufacturing environment. 3+ years in a leadership role managing teams. Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMP, SSOP, USDA, FDA, and SQF requirements. Proven problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills. SQF Practitioner Certification preferred.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

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