Quality Assurance Manager

Judge Direct Placement is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager in the Chicago area! Candidates must be certified in HACCP, PCQI, and SQF 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 Requirements: 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.

Created: 2026-03-11