Quality Assurance Manager

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Quality Assurance (QA) Manager – Food Manufacturing

Greater Chicago Area | $120,000–$130,000/year | Bilingual Preferred

Are you a food safety leader ready to take ownership of a QA department in a high-output, 24/7 bakery operation? We’re hiring a QA Manager to oversee all quality assurance and food safety functions for our high-volume bakery facility just outside of Chicago.

This is a primarily day-shift role (start time around 7–8am), but flexibility for evenings/weekends is required. You play a critical leadership role in ensuring every product that leaves the plant meets the highest food safety and quality standards.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead all QA and food safety programs: HACCP, GMPs, SSOPs, allergen control, traceability, etc.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, USDA, SQF, and other regulatory/third-party audit standards
• Manage QA inspections across production, packaging, and sanitation
• Investigate product issues, customer complaints, and quality deviations
• Maintain quality documentation, lead internal audits, and drive continuous improvement
• Train QA staff and frontline production on quality protocols and corrective actions
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams on ingredients, packaging, and new product development
• Serve as the point of contact during regulatory inspections and third-party audits

What We’re Looking For:

• 5+ years QA leadership experience in food manufacturing (bakery experience preferred)
• Working knowledge of HACCP, FDA/USDA, GMPs, and GFSI standards (SQF/BRC)
• Certifications in HACCP, SQF, PCQI strongly preferred
• Excellent leadership, documentation, and problem-solving skills
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) highly preferred
• Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment



What We Offer:

• Competitive salary ($120,000 – $130,000)
• Bonus
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Opportunity to lead and scale a QA department in a growing operation

At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

JOB ID: 163684

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Dustin Durrenberger

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