Job Description
Quality Manager
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Location: Greater Chicago Area (Onsite)
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Our client, a growing food manufacturer, is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead Quality Assurance, Food Safety, and Regulatory Compliance for a high-volume manufacturing facility.
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This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader who enjoys developing teams, partnering with operations, and driving a culture of food safety and continuous improvement.
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What You'll Do
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- Lead, coach, and develop the Quality team
- Champion food safety, quality systems, and regulatory compliance
- Manage HACCP, GMPs, audits, and customer quality requirements
- Partner with Operations to improve plant performance and resolve quality issues
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and corrective actions
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence
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What We're Looking For
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- Proven experience leading and developing Quality teams in a food manufacturing environment
- Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field
- Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, food safety, and quality systems
- Experience leading customer, regulatory, and third-party audits
- Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Experience in a contract manufacturing, CPG, or highly regulated manufacturing environment is preferred
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If you're a collaborative leader who enjoys building high-performing teams while maintaining world-class food safety and quality standards, we'd love to connect.