Quality Assurance Manager: Rockford, Illinois
Our client located in the Rockford, Illinois area is a manufacturer that has been producing plant-based food ingredients to promote healthy living for over 30 years. They are looking for a hard-working, energetic individual to join their team as a Quality Assurance Manager. In this role, you will be responsible for providing leadership in the areas of product quality, compliance for food production, and safety system processes. You will also oversee and mentor a team of Safety Quality Food Practitioners and Laboratory Technicians.
Responsibilities of the Quality Assurance Manager:
- Oversee the development, implementation, review, and maintenance of the Safety Quality Food system, Good Manufacturing Practices, and compliance with policies and regulations.
- Acts as the primary Safety Quality Food Practitioner within the company communicating essential information, maintaining the integrity of the system, and training on quality principles.
- Monitor, maintain, and resolve issues within the Food Safety System.
- Manage and mentor a team of Safety Food Quality practitioners and Laboratory Technicians.
Quality Assurance Manager Requirements and Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in food science, biology, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
- Certified Preventive Controls Qualified Individual and Safety Quality Food Practitioner.
- Minimum of 6-8 years of experience in quality assurance roles in a manufacturing environment (food industry is a plus).
- Proven experience as a Quality Manager or similar role within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong leadership and coaching skills.
- Good verbal, written, and organizational skills.
- Excellent critical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Pay for Quality Assurance Manager: Up to $75k-$90k/year based on experience.
Quality Assurance Manager Benefits:
- Medical insurance.
- Health savings account.
- 401(k) match.
- Paid uniform.
- PTO negotiable.
Type: 1st Shift, Full-time
Schedule: Monday – Friday from 8am – 5pm, some Saturdays as needed.
Hughes Resources is a full-service human resources agency located in Freeport, Dixon, and Rockford, Illinois, and Monroe and Beloit, Wisconsin. We are a growing company that values knowledge, professionalism, and respect! We find valuable placements for employees looking for work and employers looking for staff. Put us to work, finding you work. We offer competitive pay rates and the ability to opt into our health insurance plan. Visit us online to complete an application today. Learn more.
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