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Maker's Pride

Area Leader Quality- 2nd Shift

Maker's Pride, Romeoville, Illinois, United States, 60446

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Area Leader Quality - 2nd Shift

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Maker's Pride

This position is open to experienced QA professionals who can serve as a point of contact for QA Technicians on the shift and manage assigned FSQA programs.

What We Offer We offer a competitive wage and a wide array of benefits including:

health/dental/vision insurance

flex spending accounts

short & long‑term disability

paid holidays and vacation

bonuses opportunities (referral, production, etc.)

Job Summary The Quality Lead is responsible for serving as a point of contact for QA Technicians on the shift when other supervision is not available, managing assigned FSQA programs, serving as backup for document specialist reviewer tasks, maintaining data entry into associated computer systems, and working with the QA team and other department personnel to meet requirements, assignments, trials, and responsibilities.

Job Duties

Monitor and assist QA Technicians performing in‑process QA checks

Participate in the Internal Audit program

Perform GMP Audits

Oversee Incident Report generation and communication

Lead and assist in managing RCA‑CAPAs

Participate in Mock Traces / Recalls as necessary

Perform and/or oversee the PEM and Non‑PEM swabbing programs

Assist in consumer/customer complaint investigations

Serve as main QA contact for trials or new product qualification activities as assigned

Track and order lab supplies

Monitor rework processes when conducted for compliance to standards

File paperwork related to the GFSI system

Maintain hold inventory records

Participate in sensory and other product reviews as required

Provide necessary data for KPIs

Perform QA Technician duties when required as back up

Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) at all times

Comply with all safety, health and environmental regulations as prescribed by law

Comply with all Company rules, regulations and policies

May be required to work weekends from time to time

Perform other duties as assigned by QA leadership

Required Competencies & Knowledge

Knowledge of GFSI and FSMA requirements

Knowledge of Environmental Monitoring Programs

Knowledge of QA Technician role and responsibilities

Knowledge of Customer specs and expectations

Proficient with SAP transactions

Skill In

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Strong self‑confidence

Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to work autonomously

Accurate, detail‑oriented and maintaining confidentiality

Ability To

Communicate in English to give and acknowledge instructions/problems

Work >40 hours per week in physical and mental endurance

Manipulate measurements in various units using whole numbers, fractions and decimals

Define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions

Write routine reports and correspondence

Interpret written, oral, diagram or schedule instructions

Work well with others under stressful situations and meet deadlines

Handle multiple priorities and tasks

Excellent keyboarding, record keeping and follow‑up skills

Proficiency in MS Office Suite and SAP

Work Environment

Maintain harmonious working relations with employees from all departments

Maintain harmonious working relations with management at all levels

Effective communication with all employees and management

Physical Requirements

Reaching with hands/arms throughout the day

Use of hands and fingers

Ability to see, hear and talk

Operate in light to moderate noise levels

Walk up to 400 yards to work and break areas

Climb steps to and from work and break areas

Work in hot or cold conditions depending on the type of production operation

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED equivalent (QAD approval otherwise)

Associate’s degree in science preferred but not required

3–5 years of QA experience in FDA/USDA facilities

Experience with GMPs, HACCP, FSMA (PCQI) and SQF

Compensation & Benefits Starting Pay: Area Leader Quality Technician $30.70/hr. 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. A comprehensive benefits package for full‑time employees includes health, dental, 401(k), and wellness benefits beginning on the 90th day of employment.

Information is provided per relevant state and local pay transparency laws for the location of this position.

Maker's Pride is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.

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Seniority level Mid‑Senior level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Sales and Business Development

Industries Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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