ASSISTANT QUALITY CONTROL MANAGER - Chicago, IL Bartlett area
SALARY RANGE: $80-85,000
SHIFT | HOURS: 1st shift | 8a - 5p Monday - Friday (Saturdays as needed)
The Quality Control JR. Manager will perform all duties as assigned. The Quality Control JR. Manager will be responsible of the QC Technicians scheduling, will be accountable to develop Food Safety and Quality programs that result in compliance with Corporate Policies and Procedures, USDA, FDA GMPs, and customer requirements as related to process and packaging of products produced at the facility and incoming ingredients.
REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Degree in Chemistry, Biology, or any related science
• MINIMUM 5 years of quality control experience in food manufacturing
• HACCP Certified
• Basic principles of microbiology and biochemistry, organic and inorganic chemistry
• Shall be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point systems.
• Multi-task and leadership skills, Team player and organized
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Mathematical aptitude with analytical proficiency, professional communication skills

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Audits and ensures compliance with customer requirements, USDA and FDA regulations, GMPs, HACCP, as well as all Food safety and sanitation policies, procedures and guidelines. Monitors pest control program and assures corrective actions are implemented.
• Participates in investigation and resolution of customer complaints, reject product episodes.
• Has the responsibility of Lab analysis and their evaluation; trend the results of finished product.
• Maintains updated all documentation regarding raw materials suppliers and has the responsibility to prepare specs.
• Maintains contacts with raw materials suppliers for non-conformity and agrees corrective actions.
• Managing of raw materials, finished products and environmental test analysis plan.
• Maintain contact with the external labs.
• In collaboration with QSM, updating of finished product specs.
• Pre-shipment review.
• Positive Release
• Management of Hold and Release
• Management of QC team
• Provides trainings to QC team and production team
• Monthly review of quality issues and RFT
• Management of shelf life trials and industrial trials
• Management of daily production issues
• Management of Pest Control

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Food processing plant: 5 years (Required)
• Quality control: 5 years (Required)
• Supervising: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• HACCP Certification (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Bartlett, IL (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Bartlett, IL: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person