Food Safety Supervisor

LHH; Dolton (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

2 Weeks PTO (negotiable)

401(k)

HSA and FSA

Life and AD&D

STD and LTD

Norton LifeLock

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced FSQA Manager for a client in Dolton, IL. This leadership role involves ensuring compliance with food safety and quality assurance standards, implementing food safety programs, and leading audits. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least 5 years of experience in food manufacturing or processing. Competitive benefits include health insurance, PTO, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Food Safety and Quality Assurance in food manufacturing.
• Experience leading audits and interacting with regulatory agencies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the food safety and quality assurance leader.
• Implement and verify food safety programs including HACCP.
• Monitor compliance with GFSI standards and customer specifications.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Effective communication

HACCP knowledge

Knowledge of USDA/FDA regulations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Quality management systems

Job description

LHH Recruitment Solutions is currently seeking an FSQA Manager to join our client's organization in the Dolton, IL area.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the site Food Safety and Quality Assurance leader, ensuring compliance with regulatory, customer, and internal requirements
• Implement, maintain, and verify food safety programs including HACCP, GMPs, SSOPs, and environmental monitoring
• Oversee quality systems to ensure compliance with GFSI standards, regulatory expectations, and customer specifications
• Monitor raw material, in‑process, and finished product specifications; ensure required testing and documentation are completed
• Review and verify daily quality and food safety records for accuracy and completeness
• Partner with Operations to investigate and resolve product quality, food safety, and process‑related issues
• Act as the primary point of contact for regulatory inspectors during routine interactions and inspections
• Lead internal, customer, and third‑party audits; ensure timely completion of corrective and preventive actions
• Manage product hold, release, and disposition processes as required
• Track and report quality system performance using KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Conduct routine facility and production floor inspections to ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards
• Train, coach, and develop FSQA team members and support cross‑functional food safety training initiatives

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of progressive experience in Food Safety and Quality Assurance within a food manufacturing or processing environment
• Working knowledge of USDA and/or FDA regulations and GFSI standards (SQF, BRC, FSSC 22000, or similar)
• HACCP certification required; PCQI certification preferred
• Experience leading audits and interacting with regulatory agencies and customers
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence cross‑functional teams
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and quality management systems
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• 2 Weeks PTO(negotiable) & Paid sick leave where applicable by state law
• 401(k)
• HSA and FSA
• Life and AD&D
• STD and LTD
• Norton LifeLock

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