Director of Quality Assurance

Appleton Finn; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing firm in Chicago is seeking a Senior Business Consultant to oversee the FSQA Department and ensure compliance with quality and food safety standards. The role requires a degree in a relevant natural science and at least 5 years of experience in quality assurance within food or beverage manufacturing. Candidates must hold PCQI and HACCP certifications. This position involves significant interaction with various departments to advocate for quality improvements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Quality Assurance Manager within food or beverage manufacturing.
• Must be PCQI and HACCP certified.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and managing laboratory programs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct the FSQA Department’s adherence to quality and food safety standards.
• Manage supplier/vendor quality issues.
• Ensure compliance with the SQF Food Safety Plan.

Skills

Strong oral and written communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Knowledge of SQF and GFSI audit schemes

HACCP

Lab testing

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in relevant natural science

PCQI certification

HACCP certification

SQF Practitioner certification (plus)

Laboratory program development experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Red Zone

Job description

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Primary Job Functions:

• Oversee and direct the FSQA Department’s adherence to internal and external quality and food safety standards.
• Oversee development of all members of the FSQA Department.
• Serve as the organization’s primary SQF Practitioner and develop/maintain an acceptable number of qualified backup SQF Practitioners.
• Be well-versed in the company’s SQF Food Safety Plan.
• Ensure compliance with all aspects of the SQF Food Safety Plan, including but not limited to:
• Advocate for the adoption of new quality policies and procedures within the FSQA team and Plant Leadership to ensure the highest quality products.
• Provide and regularly present microbiological results from in-house testing for raw materials and finished goods, ensuring compliance with quality standards and federal regulations.
• Manage and implement the environmental monitoring plan, including raw material testing for chemical composition and microbiological levels.
• Oversee communication with third-party labs for pathogenic microbiological testing as necessary.
• Lead the team in achieving best-in-class audit certifications and exemplary reviews from customers and other VIP visits.
• Provide timely support for R&D, Sales, and Marketing initiatives or requests.
• Directly manage consumer incident responses.
• Manage supplier/vendor quality issues while maintaining a positive working relationship between companies.
• Oversee lab material inventory and monitor new developments in the Food Safety Microbiology sector.
• Other duties as outlined in orientation or as assigned.

Working Conditions:

• Food production environment with potential hazards including slippery floors, extreme temperatures, and loud noises.
• High level of interaction with various departments, partners, and external entities including third-party auditors and regulators.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in a relevant natural science (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Food Science, Microbiology).
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Quality Assurance Manager within a food or beverage manufacturing environment.
• Must be PCQI certified; if over 5 years from initial certification, must have a refresher certificate not more than 5 years old. Certification(s) must be submitted with application.
• Must be HACCP certified; if over 5 years from initial certification, must have a refresher certificate not more than 5 years old. Certification(s) must be submitted with application.
• Must be highly knowledgeable in SQF (or any GFSI audit scheme). SQF Practitioner certification is a plus; if not certified, must be willing to obtain certification within 6 months of hire.
• Demonstrated experience in developing, implementing, and managing laboratory programs.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with Red Zone is a plus.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing and Dairy Product Manufacturing

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