MUST HAVE
- 3+ years of experience in a QA manager role
- 5-10 years of experience in a FOOD manufacturing environment
- HACCP certification MUST HAVE
- USDA experience (from meat is a big plus)
- SQF certification (a huge plus)
Job Description
The quality assurance manager will be responsible for participating in audits, both expected and unexpected, and ensuring all quality documentation. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Providing guidance to establish and maintain controls, programs, and organizational structures according to Food Safety, Regulatory, customer, and GFSI requirements; overseeing the site quality team, leading and coaching to ensure clear understanding of goals and development of plans; designing, implementing, and verifying testing and procedures; implementing a training program for GFSI requirements and FSQA programs
- Acting as a technical expert to all departments with an emphasis on quality and food safety, continuous process improvement, and product development; fostering a food safety culture with continuous improvement and professional growth; serving as the point of contact for regulatory agencies and customers
- Developing, implementing, and maintaining FSQA SOPs, Food Safety Plan and HACCP plan, pest control, allergen control, GLP, traceability, recall, and other FSQA programs; overseeing KPI reporting, corrective action plans, analytical and microbiological concerns, and held inventory disposition; providing expertise in CAPA activities
- Using data to drive statistical process control (SPC) and implement process capability improvements; managing and providing direction to staff responsible for microbiological and other quality control testing; evaluating and resolving product quality issues; and maintaining all information required for regulatory reviews and reporting.
Soft Skills
- Leadership
- Coaching
- Technical expertise
- Continuous improvement
- Professional growth
Work Site
This is a fully on-site position in Chicago, Illinois.
Work Environment
- 1st shift, 5am-2pm (roughly). Work many Saturdays, try to rotate the team but can expect to work 2 Saturdays a month.
- Will have 5 direct reports (QC technicians and sanitation manager).
- 50/50 office space and on the production line to support the quality line.
- Office space is small.
- Meat processing location. USDA sits on site.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.