International Staffing Consultants, Inc.
Quality Assurance Manager, Food Industry
International Staffing Consultants, Inc., Elk Grove Village, Illinois, us, 60009
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Quality Assurance Manager to join our team in Elk Grove Village. This position offers a unique opportunity to lead our Quality Assurance and Sanitation functions, ensuring that all products meet strict regulatory standards and customer expectations.
Responsibilities:
* Lead and oversee food safety, quality, and sanitation performance within the facility.
* Develop and implement food safety and regulatory programs, including the internal recall program.
* Serve as the primary contact for food safety and quality with regulatory officials and customers.
* Guide the facility through customer and regulatory audits, ensuring compliance and managing corrective actions.
* Act as the HACCP Coordinator, maintaining and reassessing HACCP and PC Plans as necessary.
* Train and develop QA and sanitation staff to ensure compliance with testing standards.
* Prepare and manage the annual QA and Sanitation budget, setting aggressive targets.
* Conduct facility audits and report opportunities for quality improvement.
* Collaborate with customers and suppliers to address performance issues and long-term planning.
* Implement continuous quality improvement tools and training across the organization.
* Create comprehensive KPI reports in line with internal and customer requirements.
Qualifications:
* Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or a related field.
* Minimum of 10+ years of Quality Assurance experience in food manufacturing, with at least 5 years in a management role.
* Extensive experience with USDA and FDA regulations, as well as HACCP, Preventive Controls, and SSOPs.
* GFSI certification experience is highly desirable.
* Proven leadership and communication skills, with the ability to manage complex situations and drive results.
* Proficiency in advanced computer skills and the ability to work in an ambiguous environment.
* Bi-lingual (Spanish/English) skills are a plus.
This role is ideal for a proactive leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and is committed to excellence in quality assurance. If you have a passion for food safety and quality, we encourage you to apply and contribute to our mission of delivering superior products to our customers.
Responsibilities:
* Lead and oversee food safety, quality, and sanitation performance within the facility.
* Develop and implement food safety and regulatory programs, including the internal recall program.
* Serve as the primary contact for food safety and quality with regulatory officials and customers.
* Guide the facility through customer and regulatory audits, ensuring compliance and managing corrective actions.
* Act as the HACCP Coordinator, maintaining and reassessing HACCP and PC Plans as necessary.
* Train and develop QA and sanitation staff to ensure compliance with testing standards.
* Prepare and manage the annual QA and Sanitation budget, setting aggressive targets.
* Conduct facility audits and report opportunities for quality improvement.
* Collaborate with customers and suppliers to address performance issues and long-term planning.
* Implement continuous quality improvement tools and training across the organization.
* Create comprehensive KPI reports in line with internal and customer requirements.
Qualifications:
* Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or a related field.
* Minimum of 10+ years of Quality Assurance experience in food manufacturing, with at least 5 years in a management role.
* Extensive experience with USDA and FDA regulations, as well as HACCP, Preventive Controls, and SSOPs.
* GFSI certification experience is highly desirable.
* Proven leadership and communication skills, with the ability to manage complex situations and drive results.
* Proficiency in advanced computer skills and the ability to work in an ambiguous environment.
* Bi-lingual (Spanish/English) skills are a plus.
This role is ideal for a proactive leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and is committed to excellence in quality assurance. If you have a passion for food safety and quality, we encourage you to apply and contribute to our mission of delivering superior products to our customers.