Dairy QA Lead: QMS & Supplier Compliance

Hoogwegt; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Open culture

Autonomy in role

Professional growth

Competitive compensation

Global network

Job summary

Hoogwegt Lake Forest (IL) seeks a Quality Assurance Specialist to lead the QMS, investigations, and supplier programs, ensuring FDA and GFSI compliance. You will bridge local commercial teams with global operations to uphold product safety and regulatory standards across Dairy Essentials.

The role emphasizes hands-on QA leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and travel to supplier sites as needed, with a strong focus on dairy products and recall readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or related field.
• About 4 years of hands-on QA in food manufacturing, processing, or distribution.
• Dairy products experience strongly preferred.
• Proven experience managing FDA regulations and GFSI standards (SQF and/or IFS).
• Direct experience executing claims handling, QMS maintenance, and supplier approval programs.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Implement, optimize, and maintain our internal Quality Management System (IFS) to ensure complete alignment with FDA regulations and GFSI standards (SQF/IFS).
• Lead end-to-end root cause investigations for technical quality claims, resolving vendor or customer issues with corrective actions.
• Own the full supplier approval lifecycle, driving audits and documentation, ensuring high vendor performance.
• Monitor changing food safety legislation and drive proactive implementation across the supply chain.
• Maintain and execute robust product recall protocols to safeguard integrity and safety compliance.
• Partner with commercial teams to provide regulatory guidance and data-driven solutions.

Skills

Quality Assurance

FDA Regulations

GFSI Standards

QMS Maintenance

Cross-functional Leadership

Travel Flexibility

Education

Bachelor in Food Science

Job description

Hoogwegt Lake Forest (IL) seeks a Quality Assurance Specialist to lead the QMS, investigations, and supplier programs, ensuring FDA and GFSI compliance. You will bridge local commercial teams with global operations to uphold product safety and regulatory standards across Dairy Essentials.

The role emphasizes hands-on QA leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and travel to supplier sites as needed, with a strong focus on dairy products and recall readiness.