Senior Quality Assurance & Food Safety Manager

Fresh Del Monte; Illinois; On-site; USD 80,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Life & disability insurance

FSA

PTO

Holidays

Telemedicine & EAP

Voluntary benefits

Hire-date eligibility

Job summary

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. in Kankakee, IL seeks a Quality Assurance Manager to lead the QA department, develop and monitor food safety, security and quality programs, and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role requires a 4-year degree in Agriculture or Food Science, 3–5 years of related experience, HACCP certification and a GFSI auditor credential; MS Office proficiency and crisis management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 4-year college degree in Agriculture, Food Science or related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant QA leadership experience.
• HACCP trained/certified with hands-on microbiology.
• Certified Auditor in GFSI standards (FSSC2000, SQF, BRC, etc).
• MS Office proficiency; strong multi-tasking and crisis management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee QA department policies for Food Safety, Security and QA programs.
• Lead safety programs including HACCP, GMPs and sanitation.
• Ensure compliance with certification standards and audits.
• Manage QA KPIs and drive continuous improvement.
• Coordinate internal/regulatory audits and corrective actions.

Skills

HACCP trained

GFSI Auditor

MS Office

Crisis management

Multi-tasking

Education

BS in Agriculture/Food Sci

Job description

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. in Kankakee, IL seeks a Quality Assurance Manager to lead the QA department, develop and monitor food safety, security and quality programs, and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role requires a 4-year degree in Agriculture or Food Science, 3–5 years of related experience, HACCP certification and a GFSI auditor credential; MS Office proficiency and crisis management skills are essential.