Quality Control Manager

Bell Flavors & Fragrances LATAM; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary range

Full-time benefits

Lead quality function

Growth and development

Diversity and inclusion

Supportive team

Job summary

Bell Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. seeks a Quality Control Manager to lead QC operations at the Northbrook, IL site. You will oversee analytical, microbiological, and sensory testing, ensure compliance with FDA/USDA and cGMP, and drive continuous improvement across a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will manage a QC team, develop KPIs, and partner with Production, R&D, QA, and Procurement to ensure product safety and quality across raw materials and finished goods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in chemistry, Food Science, Biology, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of QC or analytical lab experience in relevant manufacturing.
• At least 2 years of laboratory leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of FDA, USDA, HACCP, SQF, cGMP, GLP, and food safety regulations.
• Experience with sensory evaluation and analytical techniques for flavors.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Quality Control operations, including analytical, microbiological, and organoleptic testing programs.
• Ensure timely release of raw materials and finished products per specifications.
• Develop, monitor, and report KPIs related to QC effectiveness and turnaround times.
• Train and develop QC personnel and support cross-training.
• Maintain lab compliance with cGMP, GLP, HACCP, SQF, FDA, USDA, OSHA, and customer requirements.
• Support internal and customer audits, and regulatory inspections.
• Lead investigations for non-conforming materials and CAPAs.
• Oversee lab documentation, SOPs, method validations, changes, deviations, and calibration.
• Collaborate with Production, R&D, QA, Procurement to resolve quality issues.

Skills

Quality leadership

Analytical testing

Regulatory knowledge

Team management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Food Science, Biology, or related field

Job description

Quality Control Manager

Job Category: Quality Control

Requisition Number: QUALI001452

Posting Details

• Posted: August 18, 2026


• Full-Time


• On-site


• Location: Bell Northbrook, 500 Academy Dr, Northbrook, IL 60062, USA

Job Details

Bell Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. is seeking a Quality Control Manager to lead our Quality Control operations at our Northbrook, IL location. This role is responsible for ensuring raw materials and finished products meet established safety, quality, regulatory, and customer requirements while leading a team of QC professionals in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Quality Control operations, including analytical, microbiological, and organoleptic testing programs.


• Ensure the timely release of raw materials and finished products in accordance with established specifications.


• Develop, monitor, and report key performance indicators related to QC effectiveness, workload, and turnaround times.


• Train, coach, and develop QC laboratory personnel while supporting skill development, cross-training, and performance management.


• Maintain laboratory compliance with cGMP, GLP, HACCP, SQF, FDA, USDA, OSHA, customer, and internal requirements.


• Support internal audits, customer audits, and regulatory inspections.


• Lead investigations related to non-conforming materials, out-of-specification results, customer complaints, root cause analysis, CAPAs, and corrective actions.


• Oversee laboratory documentation, SOPs, method validations, change controls, deviations, equipment calibration, qualification, and service contracts.


• Partner cross-functionally with Production, R&D, QA, Procurement, and leadership to resolve quality issues and drive continuous improvement.


• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure safe laboratories and manufacturing practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Food Science, Biology, or a related scientific field, or equivalent experience.


• Minimum of 5 years of quality control or analytical laboratory experience in food, flavor, beverage, pharmaceutical, or related manufacturing environment.


• At least 2 years of laboratory leadership or supervisory experience.


• Strong knowledge of FDA, USDA, HACCP, SQF, cGMP, GLP, and food safety/quality regulations.


• Experience with sensory evaluation, organoleptic testing, and analytical techniques relevant to flavor manufacturing.


• Strong people management, coaching, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.


• Ability to manage competing priorities, analyze trends, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.


• USDA processing experience, advanced scientific degrees, and SQF Practitioner experience are preferred.

Why Join Bell?

• Competitive salary range of $70,000 - $120,000


• Full-time benefits package


• An opportunity to lead a critical quality function within a collaborative, team-oriented


• Play an important role in supporting product quality, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence across Bell's manufacturing operations.


• Opportunities for professional growth and development


• Be part of a supportive and collaborative team


• Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer

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