Senior Food Safety Quality Assurance Manager Job at Headhunter Insider, La Grange, IL

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  • Headhunter Insider
  • La Grange, IL

Job Description

Sr Food Safety and Quality Assurance Manager

Lead Food Safety & Quality in a Growing Meat Distribution Operation

Do you thrive in a leadership role where you can improve processes, build teams, and drive continuous improvement ? We are looking for a Senior Food Safety & Quality Assurance Manager to setup a food safety and quality programs at a meat distribution company . This position offers a path to a Director role overseeing multiple locations across the Midwest as the company continues its rapid expansion.

Why Join Us?

  • Salary range of $130K–$170K , plus a comprehensive benefits package, annual bonus, and additional incentives .
  • Work closely with the corporate to enhance and lead food safety programs and quality systems across the company .
  • Be part of an organization that combines industry expertise with modern technology to stay ahead of evolving food safety standards.

Responsibilities

As the Senior Food Safety & Quality Assurance Manager, your focus will be on strengthening food safety programs, maintaining compliance, and improving operational processes to support ongoing business expansion.

  • Manage and expand the USDA food safety and quality team, hiring and mentoring staff as the company scales.
  • Ensure compliance with USDA, HACCP, SQF, and other regulatory food safety standards , maintaining necessary certifications and documentation.
  • Develop and refine food safety and quality programs, leveraging data and technology to improve efficiency and compliance.
  • Work closely with operations and distribution teams to integrate food safety procedures into daily workflows.
  • Oversee training programs to ensure all employees understand and follow food safety protocols.
  • Lead internal and external audits, working with regulatory agencies and third-party auditors to maintain compliance.
  • Analyze food safety data and trends, implementing corrective actions to reduce risks and improve product integrity.

Requirements

  • BS/BA in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology or a related science field preferred.
  • 5+ years of experience in food safety and quality assurance leadership , specifically in meat distribution, RTE or USDA-regulated environments .
  • HACCP and PCQI certifications are required.
  • Experience developing and improving food safety programs while effectively managing teams.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and drive continuous improvement .

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