SweetLife By Sucro
Quality Assurance Manager
SweetLife By Sucro, University Park, Illinois, United States, 60484
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Base pay range $80,000.00/yr - $100,000.00/yr
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CPG Executive Search at Cameron Smith & Associates Sweet Life Services, a fast-growing sugar refining and ingredient processing company, is seeking a hands-on
Quality Assurance Manager
to lead all plant-level food safety, quality, and compliance programs. This is a newly created role reporting to the Director of QA and Terminal (Plant) Manager, with responsibility for overseeing the QA team, managing audits, and maintaining certifications (BRC, FSMA, HACCP, Organic, Kosher, etc.).
Key Responsibilities
Lead the QA/food safety team and oversee lab operations.
Own all plant quality programs (GMP, HACCP, FSMA, BRC, SOPs, hold/release, document control).
Manage internal/external audits, customer audits, mock recalls, and corrective actions.
Ensure compliance with FDA, State, and GFSI standards.
Monitor KPIs, drive continuous improvement, and support new product/equipment start‑ups.
Oversee certification programs (Organic, Kosher, Social Compliance).
What We’re Looking For
5–10 years of QA/Food Safety leadership in food or ingredient manufacturing.
Strong knowledge of HACCP, FSMA, GFSI/BRC programs.
PCQI, HACCP, and SQF Practitioner (or equivalent) certifications preferred.
Experience managing audits and leading plant-level QA teams.
Able to work on‑site daily and thrive in a growing, fast‑paced environment.
Why Join Sweet Life
Brand‑new, growing facility with major customers in the food & confectionery space
Opportunity to build and elevate a QA function with full leadership ownership
Collaborative culture with support from an experienced Director of QA
Career growth potential within a rapidly expanding company
*This job is on‑site at their facility in University Park, IL*
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Quality Assurance and Manufacturing
Industries
Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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This range is provided by SweetLife By Sucro. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $80,000.00/yr - $100,000.00/yr
Direct message the job poster from SweetLife By Sucro.
CPG Executive Search at Cameron Smith & Associates Sweet Life Services, a fast-growing sugar refining and ingredient processing company, is seeking a hands-on
Quality Assurance Manager
to lead all plant-level food safety, quality, and compliance programs. This is a newly created role reporting to the Director of QA and Terminal (Plant) Manager, with responsibility for overseeing the QA team, managing audits, and maintaining certifications (BRC, FSMA, HACCP, Organic, Kosher, etc.).
Key Responsibilities
Lead the QA/food safety team and oversee lab operations.
Own all plant quality programs (GMP, HACCP, FSMA, BRC, SOPs, hold/release, document control).
Manage internal/external audits, customer audits, mock recalls, and corrective actions.
Ensure compliance with FDA, State, and GFSI standards.
Monitor KPIs, drive continuous improvement, and support new product/equipment start‑ups.
Oversee certification programs (Organic, Kosher, Social Compliance).
What We’re Looking For
5–10 years of QA/Food Safety leadership in food or ingredient manufacturing.
Strong knowledge of HACCP, FSMA, GFSI/BRC programs.
PCQI, HACCP, and SQF Practitioner (or equivalent) certifications preferred.
Experience managing audits and leading plant-level QA teams.
Able to work on‑site daily and thrive in a growing, fast‑paced environment.
Why Join Sweet Life
Brand‑new, growing facility with major customers in the food & confectionery space
Opportunity to build and elevate a QA function with full leadership ownership
Collaborative culture with support from an experienced Director of QA
Career growth potential within a rapidly expanding company
*This job is on‑site at their facility in University Park, IL*
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Quality Assurance and Manufacturing
Industries
Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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