Quality Assurance Manager

Quality Manager – Food Manufacturing Location: Chicago, IL (Little Village) Salary: $110k–$130k + bonus Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k) We’re hiring a Quality Manager with strong food manufacturing experience and full bilingual fluency in English and Spanish to lead plant-wide quality initiatives and ensure our products meet the highest standards of safety, consistency, and compliance. What You’ll Lead: • Own and enhance the plant’s Quality Management System to meet all regulatory and customer requirements. • Oversee QA/QC processes across raw materials, in-process checks, and finished goods. • Drive audits, traceability reviews, CAPAs, and continuous improvement initiatives. • Manage testing, documentation, and readiness for customer, regulatory, and third-party audits. • Partner closely with Operations to integrate quality, sanitation, GMP, and lean practices into daily routines. • Train, mentor, and develop teams to elevate quality culture across the facility. • Serve as the main point of contact for auditors, inspectors, and customer quality partners. What You Bring: • Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Quality, or related field. • 3–7 years of quality experience specifically in food manufacturing (required). • Knowledge of SQF, HACCP, GFSI, and regulatory standards. • Proven leadership skills with strong analytical and documentation abilities. • Full bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish (highly preferred and essential for success in this plant environment). • A hands-on, detail-focused approach with strong problem-solving skills.

Created: 2026-03-11