Food Quality & Compliance Lead

Urban-Farmer-Inc; Manteno (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Urban Farmer is seeking a Quality Assurance Supervisor in Manteno, IL to lead QA activities across a food production plant. The role emphasizes product safety, compliance with HACCP, GMP, and ISO standards, and maintaining customer satisfaction.

The candidate will oversee audits, CCP/QCP reviews, and daily quality reporting while guiding sanitation, in-process checks, and recall readiness. Requires 3–5 years in QA supervision, PCQI/HACCP certification, and strong leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years in a supervisory QA role in food manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of FDA, USDA and related food safety regulations.
• PCQI and HACCP certification (or equivalent).
• Proven leadership and team management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Direct all quality assurance activities for the plant, including sanitation, WIP and finished product analysis.
• Oversee HACCP plans and records, review CCPs and QCPs daily.
• Conduct plant audits focusing on GMPs, sanitation, and regulatory compliance.
• Provide daily production quality reports to management.
• Manage the Hold & Release program to ensure policy adherence.
• Investigate, report, and implement corrective actions for QA issues.

Skills

Leadership

Quality Assurance

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or Microbiology

Tools

QC Lab Equipment

Regulatory Auditing Tools

Job description

Urban Farmer is seeking a Quality Assurance Supervisor in Manteno, IL to lead QA activities across a food production plant. The role emphasizes product safety, compliance with HACCP, GMP, and ISO standards, and maintaining customer satisfaction.

The candidate will oversee audits, CCP/QCP reviews, and daily quality reporting while guiding sanitation, in-process checks, and recall readiness. Requires 3–5 years in QA supervision, PCQI/HACCP certification, and strong leadership.