Food Safety & Quality Manager

Treehouse Island, Inc.; Dixon (IL); On-site; USD 98,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 5% match

4 weeks vacation + 11 holidays

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Employee Resource Groups

Training & development platform

Job summary

TreeHouse Foods is seeking a Food Safety & Quality Manager for our Dixon, IL site. You will lead QA and sanitation programs, drive regulatory readiness with FDA/USDA compliance, and mentor an evolving quality team.

The role partners with R&D and operations to maintain product quality, safety, and efficiency across processes. The position requires a Bachelor’s in Food Science or related field, 5+ years supervisory experience, and strong knowledge of SQF, GMPs, and audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Biology, or related field required.
• Minimum of 5+ years supervisory experience in a food manufacturing environment required.
• SQF Practitioner certification and Food Defense Program leadership experience preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of sanitation practices, GMPs, FDA/USDA regulations, and third-party audits required.
• Hands-on experience with GFSI certification, CFR expectations, pre-operational inspections, and SPC systems required.
• Demonstrated problem-solving, leadership, and analytical skills required.
• Experience creating, executing, and monitoring manufacturing technical standards and procedures required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, implement, and maintain QA programs including Formula Control and Allergen Control.
• Develop sanitation programs for daily and periodic cleaning of the facility.
• Define and enforce laboratory practices and quality policies; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with R&D to improve product quality and cost-effectiveness; support product changes.
• Monitor raw material compliance and manage supplier communications.
• Coach and develop quality and sanitation leaders and supervisors; provide training.
• Lead GMP and sanitation audits; summarize data to identify trends and corrective actions.
• Support quality systems such as SPC, SQF, and continuous improvement processes.

Skills

Sanitation practices

GMPs

FDA/USDA regulations

Third-party audits

SPC systems

Problem-solving

Leadership

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science

SQF Practitioner certification

Food Defense Program leadership experience

5+ years supervisory experience in food manufacturing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details

• Employee Type: Full time
• Location: IL Dixon
• Job Type: Quality
• Job Posting Title: Food Safety & Quality Manager

About Us

TreeHouse Foods is a leading manufacturer of private label packaged foods and beverages, operating a network of over 20 production facilities and several corporate offices across the United States and Canada. At TreeHouse Foods, our commitment to excellence extends beyond our products and revolves around our people. We are investing in talent and creating a performance-based culture where employees can do their best work and develop their careers, directly impacting our mission to make high quality, affordable food for our customers, communities, and families. We hope you will consider joining the team and being part of our future. Named one of America’s Best Large Employers by Forbes Magazine, we are proud to live by a strong set of values and strive to "Engage and Delight – One Customer at a Time." Guided by our values—Own It, Commit to Excellence, Be Agile, Speak Up, and Better Together. We are a diverse team driven by integrity, accountability, and a commitment to exceptional results. We embrace change, prioritize continuous learning, and foster collaboration, transparency, and healthy debate. Together, we set each other up for success to achieve enterprise-wide goals.

What You Gain

• Competitive compensation and benefits program with no waiting period – you’re eligible from your first day!
• 401(k) program with 5% employer match and 100% vesting as soon as you enroll.
• Comprehensive paid time off opportunities, including immediate access to four weeks of vacation, five sick days, parental leave and 11 company holidays (including two floating holidays).
• Leaders who are invested in supporting your accelerated career growth, plus paid training, tuition reimbursement and a robust educational platform – DevelopU – with more than 10,000 free courses to support you along the way.
• An inclusive working environment where you can build meaningful work relationships with a diverse group of professionals.
• Take advantage of opportunities to build on our team-oriented culture, such as joining one of our Employee Resource Groups.
• Access to our wellness and employee assistance programs.

Job Description

About the Role: We are seeing a Food Safety & Quality Manager for our Dixon, IL, site, a manufacturer of quality aseptic products. This role oversees implementation of Quality Assurance programs that uphold product quality, food safety, and sanitation in compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements. This role manages QA and sanitation programs, develops quality and sanitation leaders, supports regulatory readiness, and partners cross-functionally to resolve issues and advance plant quality objectives. You’ll add value to this role by performing various functions including, but not limited to: Oversee, implement, and maintain QA programs, including Formula Control, Allergen Control, Non-Conforming Products, Recalls, Food Safety Plans, and pest control systems. Develop, implement, and manage sanitation programs for daily and periodic cleaning of the facility. Define and enforce laboratory practices and quality policies. Ensure compliance with company, state, and federal sanitation regulations. Collaborate with R&D to improve product quality and cost-effectiveness, support product changes, and oversee plant testing. Monitor raw material compliance and manage supplier communications. Coach, mentor, and develop quality and sanitation leaders and supervisors. Provide quality and food safety training for employees at all levels. Conduct GMP and sanitation audits and summarize technical data to identify trends and corrective actions. Support quality systems and initiatives such as SPC, SQF, and continuous improvement processes. Lead efforts to resolve quality-related issues, including customer complaints, product holds, and incidents. Maintain and oversee food safety regulatory programs to meet FDA and USDA requirements. Serve as the plant liaison for regulatory authorities, including USDA, FDA, and third-party auditors. Analyze and interpret microbiological results and initiate corrective actions. Actively participate as a key member of the Plant Steering Team.

Important Details

The anticipated compensation for this position ranges from $97,500 to $146,300 USD annually. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics and business or organizational needs. For certain roles, the successful candidate may be eligible for annual discretionary merit compensation award, bonus and equity pay.

This is a full-time, on-site role on first shift. Occasional flexibility is required to support alternate shifts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Biology, or a related field is required.
• Minimum of 5+ years of supervisory experience in a food manufacturing environment is required.
• SQF Practitioner certification and Food Defense Program leadership experience are preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of sanitation practices, GMPs, FDA/USDA regulations, and third-party audits is required.
• Hands-on experience with GFSI certification, CFR expectations, pre-operational inspections, and SPC systems is required.
• Demonstrated problem-solving, leadership, and analytical skills are required.
• Experience creating, executing, and monitoring manufacturing technical standards and procedures is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required.

TreeHouse Foods is a private label food and beverage leader focused on customer brands and custom products. When customers partner with TreeHouse they can expect access to an industry-leading portfolio, strategic vision, on-trend innovation and insights, world-class supply chain, operational excellence and flexibility, collaborative approaches, and dedicated customer service. Our strategy is to be the leading supplier of private label food and beverage products by providing the best balance of quality and cost to our customers. We engage with retail grocery, food away from home, and industrial and export customers, including most of the leading grocery retailers and foodservice operators in the United States and Canada. Our portfolio includes a variety of shelf-stable, refrigerated, and snack products. Customers can expect comprehensive flavor profiles including natural, organic, and preservative-free ingredients in many categories and packaging formats. TreeHouse Foods is best known for food and beverages produced by our two largest businesses Bay Valley Foods, LLC (including E.D. Smith and Sturm Foods) and TreeHouse Private Brands. With more than 10,000 employees in over 26 plants across the United States and Canada, TreeHouse Foods is based in Oak Brook, Illinois.

Equal Opportunity Statement

At TreeHouse Foods, we embrace diversity and inclusion for innovation and growth. We are committed to building inclusive teams and an equitable workplace for our employees to bring their true selves to work to help us "Engage and Delight – One Customer at a Time". TreeHouse Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact [e-mail]

TreeHouse Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact [e-mail]