Quality Assurance Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Quality Assurance (QA) Manager – Food Manufacturing

Greater Chicago Area | $120,000–$130,000 / year | Bilingual Preferred

Are you a food safety leader ready to take ownership of a QA department in a high-output, 24 / 7 bakery operation? We’re hiring a QA Manager to oversee all quality assurance and food safety functions for our high-volume bakery facility just outside of Chicago.

This is a primarily day-shift role (start time around 7–8am), but flexibility for evenings / weekends is required. You play a critical leadership role in ensuring every product that leaves the plant meets the highest food safety and quality standards.

What You’ll Do :

• Lead all QA and food safety programs : HACCP, GMPs, SSOPs, allergen control, traceability, etc.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, USDA, SQF, and other regulatory / third-party audit standards
• Manage QA inspections across production, packaging, and sanitation
• Investigate product issues, customer complaints, and quality deviations
• Maintain quality documentation, lead internal audits, and drive continuous improvement
• Train QA staff and frontline production on quality protocols and corrective actions
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams on ingredients, packaging, and new product development
• Serve as the point of contact during regulatory inspections and third-party audits

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