Maker’s Pride, LLC
Bolingbrook, 1100 Remington Blvd, Bolingbrook, Illinois, United States of America
Job Description Posted Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Job Summary:
Responsible for leading and representing Quality on the plant floor and provide direction to maintain the Quality Assurance systems in place. Aids in managing facility internal audits, compliance to GFSI‑customer‑regulatory requirements, coaching‑teaching‑mentoring QA staff, and supporting continuous improvement activities in the plant.
Job Duties:
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
Lead GFSI initiatives and serve as back up the QA/Sr.QA Manager for all things Food Safety & Quality
Ensure preparation and compliance of all Quality Systems material and information often utilized in audits
Participate and at times lead the audits with companies, agencies and auditors for the site team
Perform & maintain risk assessments for new materials coming into the facility
Execute and lead RCA‑CAPAs in accordance with corporate and site policies
Investigate consumer complaints and monitor corrective action effectiveness
Maintain and monitor the Quality Notification (QN) or similar supplier incident system to close out
Generate‑Review‑Close Incident Reports as related to FSQA
Coach‑Teach‑Mentor QA Staff to help build contingency plan bench strength
May be required to maintain staffing schedules and provide feedback for QA Staff performance reviews
Aid in management of commercialization projects from a quality perspective to assure specifications are met
Advise commercialization and production teams on process specifications, process capabilities, and customer requirements to include recipe and sensory
Be able to perform Mock Recall / Trace exercises as required
Oversee Document & Record Control programs as they pertain to FSQA
Support QA Manager and commercialization teams in integrating customer and compliance requirements into internal specifications
Actively participate in the Makers Pride Production System activities (Drumbeat, Weekly KPI, Tiered Auditing, etc.)
Participate in sensory and/or product evaluation tests as required by site
May serve as primary Quality liaison on test, proof of concept, and initial production runs
May serve as primary resource to track action items developed via test runs through closure
Aid in monitoring Sanitation activities including, but not limited to verification of MSS, PEM and non‑PEM swabbing, and Pre‑Operational inspection
Coordinate QA and Production training related to FSQA requirements and initiatives
Off‑shift training, performance verification, and plant‑based meeting participation
Perform other duties as assigned
Knowledge of:
Knowledge and experience with SAP preferred
Basic RCA and CAPA tools
Skilled in:
Influencing Quality Culture behaviors
Ability to:
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Recognize food safety & quality gaps and provide a plan to address
Manage multiple projects at a time
Investigate complaints and incidents with minimal oversight
Influence Quality Culture behaviors
Work collaboratively with all departments
Must be accurate and detail‑oriented
Ability to work with minimal supervision and at times independently
Proficiency in:
High school level math
Frequent production environment exposure which includes noise, dust, heat, cold, moving machinery, forklifts, and slippery floors
Ability to work in hot or cold temperatures dependent upon site (Bakery vs Fresh)
Communicate in English both written and verbal
Handle daily employee issues
Travel up to 10% is possible
Physical Requirements:
Reaching with hands and arms throughout shift
Ability to use hands and fingers
Ability to see, hear and talk
Employee frequently required to sit
Occasionally required to walk, climb and/or balance
Ability to lift and carry up to 20 lbs.
Walk up to 400 yards to work and break areas
Minimum Qualifications:
College degree preferred or equivalent work experience.
SQF or BRC certification a plus.
3-5 years of related work experience, including experience supervising and leading a quality/food safety staff in a food/pharma manufacturing environment
Proficient in MS Office applications such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure they are legally authorized to work in the location to which they apply.
The pay range for this full‑time, salaried position is $58,962 to $88,444/year. Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job‑related skills, and relevant education or training. The position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive based on company and individual performance. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment.
This information is provided per the relevant state and local pay transparency laws for the location in which this position will be performed. Base pay information is based on market location.
Safety & Environmental:
Employee shall follow factory safety & environmental objectives and targets; follow the plant safety rules, report incidents and near misses immediately, maintain compliance with regulations, and take personal ownership of the Safety in their area – to include the safety of visitors and contractors. The employee will also act to reduce negative environmental impacts by conserving paper, electricity, water and will also recycle all appropriate materials.
Maker's Pride is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Job Description Posted Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Job Summary:
Responsible for leading and representing Quality on the plant floor and provide direction to maintain the Quality Assurance systems in place. Aids in managing facility internal audits, compliance to GFSI‑customer‑regulatory requirements, coaching‑teaching‑mentoring QA staff, and supporting continuous improvement activities in the plant.
Job Duties:
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
Lead GFSI initiatives and serve as back up the QA/Sr.QA Manager for all things Food Safety & Quality
Ensure preparation and compliance of all Quality Systems material and information often utilized in audits
Participate and at times lead the audits with companies, agencies and auditors for the site team
Perform & maintain risk assessments for new materials coming into the facility
Execute and lead RCA‑CAPAs in accordance with corporate and site policies
Investigate consumer complaints and monitor corrective action effectiveness
Maintain and monitor the Quality Notification (QN) or similar supplier incident system to close out
Generate‑Review‑Close Incident Reports as related to FSQA
Coach‑Teach‑Mentor QA Staff to help build contingency plan bench strength
May be required to maintain staffing schedules and provide feedback for QA Staff performance reviews
Aid in management of commercialization projects from a quality perspective to assure specifications are met
Advise commercialization and production teams on process specifications, process capabilities, and customer requirements to include recipe and sensory
Be able to perform Mock Recall / Trace exercises as required
Oversee Document & Record Control programs as they pertain to FSQA
Support QA Manager and commercialization teams in integrating customer and compliance requirements into internal specifications
Actively participate in the Makers Pride Production System activities (Drumbeat, Weekly KPI, Tiered Auditing, etc.)
Participate in sensory and/or product evaluation tests as required by site
May serve as primary Quality liaison on test, proof of concept, and initial production runs
May serve as primary resource to track action items developed via test runs through closure
Aid in monitoring Sanitation activities including, but not limited to verification of MSS, PEM and non‑PEM swabbing, and Pre‑Operational inspection
Coordinate QA and Production training related to FSQA requirements and initiatives
Off‑shift training, performance verification, and plant‑based meeting participation
Perform other duties as assigned
Knowledge of:
Knowledge and experience with SAP preferred
Basic RCA and CAPA tools
Skilled in:
Influencing Quality Culture behaviors
Ability to:
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Recognize food safety & quality gaps and provide a plan to address
Manage multiple projects at a time
Investigate complaints and incidents with minimal oversight
Influence Quality Culture behaviors
Work collaboratively with all departments
Must be accurate and detail‑oriented
Ability to work with minimal supervision and at times independently
Proficiency in:
High school level math
Frequent production environment exposure which includes noise, dust, heat, cold, moving machinery, forklifts, and slippery floors
Ability to work in hot or cold temperatures dependent upon site (Bakery vs Fresh)
Communicate in English both written and verbal
Handle daily employee issues
Travel up to 10% is possible
Physical Requirements:
Reaching with hands and arms throughout shift
Ability to use hands and fingers
Ability to see, hear and talk
Employee frequently required to sit
Occasionally required to walk, climb and/or balance
Ability to lift and carry up to 20 lbs.
Walk up to 400 yards to work and break areas
Minimum Qualifications:
College degree preferred or equivalent work experience.
SQF or BRC certification a plus.
3-5 years of related work experience, including experience supervising and leading a quality/food safety staff in a food/pharma manufacturing environment
Proficient in MS Office applications such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure they are legally authorized to work in the location to which they apply.
The pay range for this full‑time, salaried position is $58,962 to $88,444/year. Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job‑related skills, and relevant education or training. The position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive based on company and individual performance. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment.
This information is provided per the relevant state and local pay transparency laws for the location in which this position will be performed. Base pay information is based on market location.
Safety & Environmental:
Employee shall follow factory safety & environmental objectives and targets; follow the plant safety rules, report incidents and near misses immediately, maintain compliance with regulations, and take personal ownership of the Safety in their area – to include the safety of visitors and contractors. The employee will also act to reduce negative environmental impacts by conserving paper, electricity, water and will also recycle all appropriate materials.
Maker's Pride is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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