QMS Manager

LaSalle Network is partnering with a growing food manufacturing organization to hire a Temporary QMS Manager to support quality systems, regulatory compliance, food safety programs, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role will play a key part in maintaining quality management processes, supporting supplier and customer quality programs, managing technical documentation, and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented quality professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys collaborating across multiple functions to drive operational excellence.

Key Details
Compensation: $50.00-60.00 per hour
Benefits: LaSalle Network consultants are eligible to enroll in benefits. For details, visit
Employment Type: Contract / Temporary
Location: Remote (U.S.) or Hybrid in Evanston
Work Model: Fully Remote

What's the job?

• Support quality management system (QMS) activities and maintain quality documentation and records

• Assist with regulatory compliance initiatives and audit readiness efforts

• Manage supplier quality documentation, certifications, and compliance records

• Support customer quality programs, including portal updates and documentation requests

• Investigate customer complaints and internal quality issues and support corrective and preventive action programs

• Conduct root cause analysis and track quality trends and performance metrics

• Maintain and improve standard operating procedures and quality system documentation

• Support food safety and quality programs through ongoing monitoring and reporting

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements

• Identify opportunities for process improvements and support continuous improvement initiatives

What's needed?

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, Quality Assurance, or a related scientific field

• 3+ years of experience in quality, food safety, regulatory, or technical roles within food manufacturing, food ingredients, dairy, or consumer packaged goods environments

• Experience with HACCP, FSMA, FSVP, and Quality Management Systems

• Strong understanding of specification management and document control processes

• Experience supporting supplier quality and customer quality programs

• Knowledge of audit preparation, regulatory compliance, and food safety programs

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills

• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Experience with microbiology, sensory evaluation, or food safety systems is a plus

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to support critical quality and food safety initiatives within a growing organization

• Fully remote work environment with flexibility and autonomy

• Exposure to regulatory compliance, supplier quality, and quality systems management

• Collaborative culture focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence

• High-impact role with visibility across quality, operations, and leadership teams

Thank you
Nick Roche
LaSalle Network

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