Quality Specialist: Food Safety & Continuous Improvement

Ferrara Candy Co.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Annual bonus

Job summary

Ferrara, headquartered in Chicago, seeks a Quality Specialist to partner with the Quality Manager and manufacturing teams to maintain and improve quality systems, ensure food safety and drive continuous improvement across processes. In-person attendance and schedule flexibility are essential to support production and cross-functional initiatives.

You will lead audits, manage non-conformities, and train staff on GMP, HACCP and Food Defense, contributing to Ferrara's commitment to quality and

Qualifications

• 1+ years of relevant experience in the quality department of a food, packaging or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor's degree in related field strongly preferred.
• Proficiency Microsoft Office products (Excel, Access, Word).
• Experience with SAP S/4Hana and RedZone or similar preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs, tracks and monitors the following audits including but not limited to: GMP, Glass and Brittle Plastic, various types of proactive internal audits
• Maintain, review and close non-conformities
• Perform employee new hire training programs for GMP, HACCP, allergen and Food Defense, and other miscellaneous programs
• Conducts and monitors document control and annual competency training for entire facility
• Participate in all facility Quality audits
• Conduct and monitor finished goods gluten-free testing, heavy metal testing and metal detectable band aid/earplug testing
• Review and track plant performance on Master Sanitation Schedule
• Assist with the HACCP program management and act as the HACCP certified team leader's back-up
• Ensure appropriate communication of food safety/QA issues with Production Supervisors and Technicians
• Ensure adherence to quality & food safety laws, regulations, company policies and practices
• Understand and demonstrate the Company's core values and operating principles
• Ensure adherence to all company policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned to support Ferrara business objectives

Skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Prioritization

Cross-functional

Communication

Influence

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP S/4Hana

RedZone

Excel

Access

Word

Job description

Ferrara, headquartered in Chicago, seeks a Quality Specialist to partner with the Quality Manager and manufacturing teams to maintain and improve quality systems, ensure food safety and drive continuous improvement across processes. In-person attendance and schedule flexibility are essential to support production and cross-functional initiatives.

You will lead audits, manage non-conformities, and train staff on GMP, HACCP and Food Defense, contributing to Ferrara's commitment to quality and