Quality Assurance - Manager

TSP talent; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The Quality Assurance Manager position at TSP talent in Urbana, IL leads internal and external audits to ensure GMP-compliant quality systems across manufacturing. It drives food safety and continuous improvement initiatives, manages the QA team, and oversees testing, documentation, and reporting to support regulatory readiness.

Strong communication, organization, and IT skills are essential along with 5+ years in food manufacturing and HACCP qualifications; a degree in Food Science is desirable.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in food manufacturing with senior QA or supervisory experience.
• Internal auditing qualification and Level 3 Food Safety & HACCP.
• Excellent communication, organization and IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Audit & Compliance: Lead audits, investigate findings, implement corrective actions, and prepare for certification inspections.
• Quality Systems & Continuous Improvement: Maintain quality management systems, monitor GMP standards, and identify food safety risks.
• Non-Conformance & Investigation: Investigate complaints and deviations, implement preventative measures, and track non-conformances.
• Team Leadership: Manage and develop the Quality team, ensuring objectives are met.
• Laboratory & Testing: Oversee testing of materials and products, ensuring compliance and accurate record-keeping.
• Systems & Reporting: Generate quality reports, manage documentation, and control product statuses.
• Equipment & Resources: Oversee calibration, maintenance, and manage laboratory supplies.
• General: Collaborate across departments to support operational goals and perform additional duties as needed.

Skills

Communication

Organization

IT Skills

Education

Auditing qualification (Level 3 Food Safety & HACCP)

Degree in Food Science or related field (desirable)

Job description

Role Overview

The Quality Assurance Manager leads internal and external audits, ensuring operational processes and quality standards are maintained, improved, and compliant with the site's Quality Management System. They promote a strong quality culture, support food safety, GMP standards, and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

• Audit & Compliance: Lead audits, investigate findings, implement corrective actions, and prepare for certification inspections.
• Quality Systems & Continuous Improvement: Maintain quality management systems, monitor GMP standards, and identify food safety risks.
• Non-Conformance & Investigation: Investigate complaints and deviations, implement preventative measures, and track non-conformances.
• Team Leadership: Manage and develop the Quality team, ensuring objectives are met.
• Laboratory & Testing: Oversee testing of materials and products, ensuring compliance and accurate record-keeping.
• Systems & Reporting: Generate quality reports, manage documentation, and control product statuses.
• Equipment & Resources: Oversee calibration, maintenance, and manage laboratory supplies.
• General: Collaborate across departments to support operational goals and perform additional duties as needed.

Person Specification

• 5+ years in food manufacturing, with senior QA or supervisory experience
• Internal auditing qualification and Level 3 Food Safety & HACCP
• Excellent communication, organization, and IT skills
• Desirable: Degree in Food Science or related field, experience with retailer standards