FSQA Manager: PCQI & SQF Leader in Pet Food

Alphia; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Alphia is seeking a QA Manager to lead food safety and quality systems at our Naperville plant. You will supervise QA staff, oversee QA labs and sanitation, and implement inspection, sampling, testing, and monitoring programs to ensure products meet specifications.

You will serve as PCQI and SQF Practitioner, staying current with FDA FSMA and industry codes. You will drive corrective actions, oversee environmental monitoring, and coordinate internal and external audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a Food Science, Microbiology, or science discipline with 3+ years in the food industry.
• Or an associate degree with 5+ years in the food industry, or 10+ years in the food industry.
• Experience in auditing, inspections, and quality assurance.
• Strong leadership, communication, and cross‑functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Drive the corporate Food Safety and Quality Objectives across the plant.
• Manage GMPs, HACCP/FSVP plans to meet SQF Code requirements.
• Coordinate audits and investigations of customer complaints and CARs.
• Lead cross‑functional teams and mentor QA staff.

Skills

Auditing experience

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

MS Office

Laboratory instrumentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or science discipline

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation

NIR calibration

SPC tooling

Job description

Alphia is seeking a QA Manager to lead food safety and quality systems at our Naperville plant. You will supervise QA staff, oversee QA labs and sanitation, and implement inspection, sampling, testing, and monitoring programs to ensure products meet specifications.

You will serve as PCQI and SQF Practitioner, staying current with FDA FSMA and industry codes. You will drive corrective actions, oversee environmental monitoring, and coordinate internal and external audits.