Glendale Heights, Illinois
$125,000.00 - $145,000.00/year
Industrial & Manufacturing
Job ID: 54808697
Job Description
- Starting at $125,000-$145,000/yearly
- Excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision
- M–F | 6:30 AM – 4:00 PM
- Located in Glendale Heights, Illinois
- Lead SQF, HACCP, GMP, FSMA, and regulatory compliance across all locations.
- Maintain audit readiness through structured project plans and accurate documentation.
- Strengthen CAPA and root cause analysis systems.
- Monitor production activities and address risks proactively.
- Support internal, customer, and third-party audits.
- Oversee supplier qualification, approval, and ongoing performance monitoring.
- Maintain FSVP compliance and review incoming material documentation.
- Investigate supplier deviations and implement corrective/preventive actions.
- Partner with procurement and operations to support quality and supply reliability.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for customer quality communication.
- Lead customer complaint investigations with timely, structured responses.
- Identify trends and implement improvements to reduce repeat issues.
- Reinforce the organization’s commitment to product integrity and long-term partnerships.
- Work closely with production teams to ensure products meet customer-specific requirements.
- Understand agricultural raw material variability (color, granulation, moisture, form) and its production impact.
- Support compliant deviations, reblends, or formulation adjustments when needed.
- Improve and document processes related to variability management.
- Ensure quality documentation enables timely release of finished goods
- Lead quality teams across multiple sites with clear roles and accountability.
- Develop department KPIs aligned with company objectives.
- Foster collaboration across production, operations, and supply chain.
- Establish consistent communication rhythms and build a cohesive, accountable quality organization.
- Identify workflow inefficiencies and implement data-driven improvements.
- Enhance ERP usage, documentation visibility, and general quality systems effectiveness.
- Promote continuous improvement while balancing quality standards with operational and cost considerations.
- 7–15+ years of quality leadership experience in food or ingredient manufacturing.
- Strong working knowledge of GFSI, FSMA, and food safety systems.
- Experience partnering with production teams and managing customer specifications.
- Proven ability to create structured project plans and documentation systems.
- Experience with FSVP and supplier quality programs.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.
- Team management and cross-functional leadership experience.
- Proficiency in ERP platforms, quality software, and standard computer applications.
- Skilled in Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace.
Job ID: 54808697
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