QUALITY MANAGER

Tampico Beverages, a growing multi-national company with corporate offices in Chicago, has an immediate opportunity for a Quality Manager.

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Here at Tampico Beverages Inc, we are constantly striving to create moments of joy for our consumers through our products and an awesome culture for our employees! Besides working with one of the top selling brands of Refrigerated Juice Drinks available in groceries across America and around the world, we are a team of dedicated people focused on bringing our consumers the best tasting, highest quality products at the best value.

Our dedicated and inquisitive team is behind everything we do and we are always improving. Our employees enjoy competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits such as vacation, health, dental, vision, life insurance, short/long-term disability, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, wellness program, ESOP, and the option to participate in the company’s 401K plan. We can only imagine what the future holds, but we know it will be irresistible!

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Quality Manager provides leadership and oversight of the Quality Management System and Quality team supporting the manufacture and distribution of Tampico base concentrate. This role oversees quality systems and certifications, Quality Control (QC), Food Safety programs, and Good Manufacturing (GMP) and Laboratory Practices, including microbiology. The Qualify Manager is responsible for management of the sampling program, testing, and reporting, as well as ensuring ongoing compliance with Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) Hazard Analysis and Risk-Based Preventative Controls (HARPC) plans. The Quality Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining SOPs related to laboratory operations, food safety, and food quality processes. This role ensures the efficient operation of the Quality department while proactively identifying and implementing continuous improvement opportunities. This position reports directly to the Vice President of Manufacturing.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Lead and continuously improve Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and Food Safety systems, including SQF certification, audit readiness, and regulatory compliance.

· Serve as Preventative Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI), overseeing development, validation, verification, and reanalysis of the Food Safety Plan.

· Oversee Company base Quality activities, such as supplier compliance, licensee base complaints.

· Develop, lead, and train the Quality team, promoting GMP, HACCP/HARPC, and food safety best practices.

· Monitor and improve KPIs, audits, sampling, testing, and process control programs in collaboration with Field Technical Services.

· Partner with Manufacturing and R&D to support new products, continuous improvement, and site-level strategic initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· 3–5 years of experience in food manufacturing quality systems and laboratory operations; Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, or a related field.

· Experience managing QA, QC, and Food Safety programs; PCQI certification or equivalent experience required.

· Beverage, flavor chemistry, or flavor manufacturing experience preferred.

· Strong analytical, problem-solving, and corrective action skills.

· Proven ability to lead and develop teams and work cross-functionally.

· Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office; working knowledge of database or ERP systems.

· Ability to work in office, laboratory, and manufacturing environments, including standing for extended periods and lifting up to 30 lbs.

                                                                                                       NOTE: Relocation is not provided for this position. No phone calls please.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Our organization has a dynamic work environment where positions may evolve and change. Therefore, the Company reserves the right to modify, delete, or add job duties, responsibilities and skills that are stated in this job description at any time. 

Tampico Beverages, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are committed to supporting diversity and equality across our organization and we work diligently to maintain a workplace free from discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.