Quality Manager - Food Manufacturer | Protein Products

Quality Control Manager

Our client is a leading food manufacturer in the meat industry, recognized for its high-quality, sustainable, and innovative products. With decades of expertise, they produce a diverse range of premium meats-including fresh cuts, processed items, and ready-to-eat meals-designed to meet both traditional and modern consumer preferences. Committed to excellence, they source top-tier ingredients from trusted partners and leverage advanced production methods to maintain consistent quality. Their focus on sustainability and animal welfare ensures their products are responsibly crafted and great-tasting. Driven by innovation and a strong commitment to customer satisfaction, our client has earned a trusted reputation in the industry. Whether serving retail, food service, or private label markets, they consistently deliver products that meet the highest standards of quality and food safety.

Job Description

• 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.

Please apply below, if you're resume looks to fit in with the criteria. From there, Ben Aldrich from Michael Page will reach out in the next 48 hours if deemed a fit! 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.

The Successful Applicant

• 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

What's on Offer

• 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%

Contact Ben Aldrich Quote job ref JN-092026-7111403

Job Summary

Sector: Engineering & Manufacturing

Sub Sector: Quality, Technical

Industry: Industrial / Manufacturing

Where: Chicago

Contract Type: Permanent

Consultant name: Ben Aldrich

Job Reference: JN-092026-7111403