Quality assurance manager
Location: Chicago, IL
Salary: $140,000.00 USD Annually - $150,000.00 USD Annually Description Judge Direct Placement is seeking a multi-site Quality Assurance Manager in the Chicago area! The role will lead Quality and Food Safety initiatives and implementations across the region (Chicago, IL). **Candidates must have multi-site experience for this role ** Responsibilities- Key leadership for 24-hour operation of facility
- Develop, implement, and maintain QA programs to ensure food safety & compliance
- Establish, update, and enforce polices and procedures to meet federal, state, and local regulations
- Lead internal & external audits and ensure the facilities and consistently audit ready
- Manage and ensure timely completion of corrective and preventive actions from audit
- Investigate quality and food safety related issues, conduct root cause analysis, and develop corrective preventative actions
- Lead initiatives for continuous improvement
- Supervise, train, and mentor a team of QA professionals across multiple sites
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on new project launches
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred
- 10+ years experience in quality & food safety
- 7+ years experience in a food manufacturing facility
- Deep understanding of food safety regulations, GMP, HACCP, and SQF standards. Familiarity with FDA, USDA, and other relevant regulatory bodies.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. Ability to work cross-functionally, manage projects, and lead a team to drive continuous improvement.
- Previous experience with GFSI (SQF) audits.
- Certified in HACCP, PCQI, and SQF Practitioner.
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