Quality Analyst (Food Manufacturing)

Our client, a leading global consumer packaged goods organization, is seeking a Quality Analyst to join their team. The ideal candidate will bring experience in quality assurance, quality control, food safety, and manufacturing operations within a regulated production environment. This individual will play a key role in ensuring product quality, supporting food safety programs, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across the plant.

Job Title:Quality Analyst
Location ONSITE: Chicago, IL (South Kilborn)
Contract: 6 Months (Extension/Conversion Possible)
Shifts: Day, Evening, Night available
Pay Range: $25.00 - $30.00 hourly

Responsibilities:

• Perform product, ingredient, and in-process testing while maintaining accurate quality documentation and reporting.
• Monitor manufacturing operations to ensure compliance with product specifications, food safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Analyze quality and production data using tools such as SAP-QM, SPC, and continuous improvement methodologies to identify trends and opportunities.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, R&D, and Plant Leadership to investigate quality issues, reduce process losses, and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct sanitation, safety, and quality audits while supporting employee training and food safety program initiatives.

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, or a related scientific discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years of QA/QC experience within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Working knowledge of food safety and quality programs, including HACCP, SSOP, and Integrated Pest Management.
• Preferred experience in food or beverage manufacturing, FDA cGMP environments, SAP, SPC, microbiological testing, or wet chemistry analysis.

What's In It For You?

• Opportunity to join a globally recognized consumer goods manufacturer with a strong commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
• Exposure to cross-functional collaboration with Operations, Engineering, R&D, Supply Chain, and Plant Leadership teams.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k) options.
• Weekly pay with direct deposit and access to professional development resources.

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch to discuss this exciting opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!