Quality Supervisor

Are you a quality-driven leader who thrives on the floor, not just behind a desk? We want to talk to you. Job Description: We are hiring a Quality Supervisor to join our team in Elgin, IL - and we're looking for someone who's ready to lead from the floor. This is a second-shift role (approximately 3pm-11pm/midnight) where you'll be the driving force behind quality compliance across a busy, growing production environment. With new production rooms coming online and a team that's expanding, this is a high-visibility opportunity to make your mark. You'll report directly to the Quality Manager and oversee a team of approximately 8 QA Technicians per shift. You're not just managing paperwork - you're on the floor, keeping standards sharp, mentoring your team, and serving as the critical link between QA techs and management. What You'll Do: Supervise and support a team of QA Technicians, ensuring all quality checks, documentation, and line audits are completed accurately and on time Serve as the liaison between QA Technicians and the Quality Manager, escalating issues and driving resolution on quality discrepancies Conduct daily GMP audits, line audits, and environmental swabbing (ATP swabs, aseptic sampling techniques) across production areas Monitor routine quality checks including leakers, gas levels, temperature, weights, moisture, and product appearance - and step in to perform testing as needed Investigate quality issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions Facilitate training sessions when quality programs or policies are updated, and actively engage production employees in GMP compliance Coordinate sample shipment to contract laboratories and ensure chemical concentrations remain within spec Collaborate cross-functionally with production and warehouse teams, including product holds and shift handoffs Qualifications: 3-5 years of experience in food manufacturing quality, with at least 1-2 years in a supervisory capacity Hands-on knowledge of SQF programs and food safety standards (HACCP certification a plus; BRC experience considered) Proven ability to lead a team with accountability - you know how to keep checks tight without losing your team's trust Strong documentation skills and sharp attention to detail Experience with environmental swabbing, in-house auditing, hold and release programs, and metal detection This role offers a base salary of $73,000-$93,000 plus up to a 10% annual bonus, full health, dental, and vision benefits, a 401(k) with 4.5% employer match, and PTO accrual from day one. If you're a quality professional who leads by example, thrives in a fast-paced production environment, and is ready to own the floor - apply now or send your resume directly. Let's talk.

Created: 2026-03-11