Food Quality & Compliance Manager - Chicago

Jobot; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 84,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great benefits

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a dynamic Food Manufacturing Quality Manager to lead quality systems across our Chicago operations. You will oversee supplier testing, audits, and regulatory compliance to ensure safe, high-quality products.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in food QA, HACCP/ISO 22000 knowledge, strong leadership and communication skills, and a track record of driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a quality management role within food manufacturing.
• Experience with supplier testing and quality audit procedures.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP and ISO 22000 quality systems.
• Excellent problem-solving and leadership abilities.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to drive cross-functional change.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee food safety and quality management systems across manufacturing operations.
• Manage supplier testing procedures to ensure compliance with standards and regulations.
• Conduct regular audits of processes and supplier operations to drive improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality and safety.
• Develop and deliver training programs on quality principles across the organization.
• Lead investigations into quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor key quality metrics and report to senior management.
• Stay updated on food safety regulations and best practices.

Skills

Quality management

Supplier testing

Regulatory knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related

Certifications in quality management or food safety

Tools

Quality management software

QA data analysis tools

Job description

Jobot is seeking a dynamic Food Manufacturing Quality Manager to lead quality systems across our Chicago operations. You will oversee supplier testing, audits, and regulatory compliance to ensure safe, high-quality products.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in food QA, HACCP/ISO 22000 knowledge, strong leadership and communication skills, and a track record of driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.