Sr Food Safety and Quality Assurance Manager Job at Knowhirematch, La Grange, IL

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  • Knowhirematch
  • 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

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 .

Job Tags

Full time,

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