Quality Assurance Supervisor-Day Shift - Bellwood, IL

VetJobs; Bellwood (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Quality Assurance Supervisor to lead a dedicated team in ensuring food safety and quality standards. This role, ideal for veterans and transitioning military personnel, involves supervising technicians, managing quality assurance processes, and ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices. With a focus on leadership and communication, you will play a crucial role in maintaining high standards in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. If you are passionate about quality and safety in food production, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; B.S. in Food Science or related field preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and excellent communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support technicians, ensuring compliance with quality standards.
• Manage quality assurance processes, including audits and inspections.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Quality Assurance Processes

Food Safety Standards

Data Analysis

Education

High School Diploma or GED

B.S. in Food Science

Microbiology

Chemistry

Tools

HACCP Certification

GFSI Audits

Job description

Quality Assurance Supervisor - Day Shift - Bellwood, IL

Join our team as a Quality Assurance Supervisor on the Day Shift at Ferrara in Bellwood, IL. This role is ideal for Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers who meet the qualifications. The position is on-site, working approximately 15 days per month on a 2/3/3 schedule with 12-hour shifts from 5 AM to 5:15 PM, every other weekend off.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise, evaluate, and support technicians and leads, setting goals and providing ongoing feedback.
• Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices and assist in maintaining food safety and quality standards.
• Manage quality assurance processes including CAPA, NCRs, audits, and inspections.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to improve processes and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Maintain food safety plans, SOPs, and training programs.
• Monitor environmental and product testing programs, analyze KPI data, and prepare reports for leadership.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required; B.S. in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or related field preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• HACCP certification; experience with GFSI audits (FSSC ISO 22000, SQF) is a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Additional Information:

Location: Bellwood, IL

Seniority Level: Mid-Senior

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Category: Manufacturing