Quality Manager

• Quality Control Oversight: Develop, implement, and maintain quality control processes to ensure that all meat products meet or exceed regulatory, safety, and customer standards.
• Compliance Management: Ensure compliance with industry regulations (e.g., FDA, USDA) and company-specific policies, overseeing audits and certifications to maintain product integrity and safety.
• Team Leadership: Lead and train a team of quality assurance specialists, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high-performance standards within the production environment.
• Inspection & Testing: Conduct regular inspections, testing, and sensory evaluations of raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods to identify and resolve any quality issues.
• Root Cause Analysis: Investigate and troubleshoot product defects or deviations, performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) to mitigate future occurrences.
• Supplier & Vendor Management: Collaborate with suppliers and vendors to ensure the quality of raw materials and components, conducting audits and assessments as necessary.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain detailed records of quality control activities, test results, audits, and corrective actions, preparing regular reports for senior management and regulatory bodies.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead initiatives to optimize production processes, reduce waste, improve yield, and enhance overall product quality through data analysis and performance metrics.
• Customer Interaction: Handle customer complaints related to product quality, working closely with the customer service team to address issues and implement solutions.
• Health & Safety: Promote and enforce workplace health and safety standards, ensuring that all staff adhere to safety protocols during the production and handling of meat products.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

Growing, family-owned business with great benefits!High visibility and impact role leading the quality team!

A successful Quality Manager should have:

• 3+ years of managerial experience within Food Manufacturing
• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Direct USDA Experience, Direct Meat Manufacturing Experience
• Other qualifications listed in the key responsibilities
• Sponsorship not provided

Our client is a premier manufacturer in the food industry, known for delivering high-quality meat products backed by decades of expertise. Their diverse portfolio includes fresh, processed, and ready-to-eat offerings tailored to meet evolving consumer demands while maintaining a strong commitment to quality, food safety, and innovation.By partnering with trusted suppliers and utilizing advanced manufacturing processes, they consistently deliver exceptional products to retail, food service, and private-label customers. Their dedication to sustainability, responsible sourcing, and customer satisfaction has established them as a respected leader in the marketplace.

• Permanent Quality Manager position in Chicago.
• Compensation up to $100,000 depending on experience
• Paid Time Off
• Company covers 100% of premium on dental and vision
• Company covers 90% of premium on medical
• 401K match of 4%

Interested? Apply today.