Quality Manager

Quality Manager at Land O'Frost Quality Manager at Land O'Frost in Calumet City, Illinois Posted in about 5 hours ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Summary We are seeking a Quality Manager to lead and strengthen our Quality Management System and food safety programs within a dynamic food manufacturing environment. This role partners closely with plant leadership and cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement, ensure regulatory and SQF compliance, and deliver high-quality products that meet customer expectations. Company At Land O'Frost, our brands of lunchmeat and specialty sausage products are recognized as one of the nation's best- selling and trusted brands. We have accomplished this through our incredible team of employees who are customer focused, motivated, achievers, developers, and purpose driven. We are seeking more passionate people to join our innovative team. Why Join Us Opportunity to make a significant impact on food safety and product qualit y. Collaborative, team-oriented culture. Growth and development opportunities within a stable organization. How YOU will Contribute Quality Systems & Compliance Lead and manage all components of th e Quality Management System (QMS ) to ensure compliance wit h S QF, customer, and regulatory requirements. Establish, maintain, and leverage th e internal audit program to verify compliance with SQF programs, MOPs, SOPs, and other standards. Manage and oversee third-party and regulatory audits , partnering with plant leadership to ensure successful outcomes. Continuous Improvement & Risk Management Partner with plant leadership to driv e process improvements that support plant and departmental metrics, includin g Cost of Quality. Identify and mitigate product and process risks through root cause analysis and corrective actions. Utiliz e Voice of the Consumer (VOC) data to refine product quality and communicate actionable insidghts to operations. Leadership & Team Development Provid e leadership, coaching, and mentorship to quality and technical teams. Develop team capability acros s quality competencies and support career growth. Facilitat e training programs to ensure employees understand how their roles impact food safety and product quality. Collaboration & Business Support Partner with cross-functional teams to drive alignment, resolve challenges, and meet organizational objectives. Support internal stakeholders throug h data analysis, project leadership, and technical expertise. About YOU 5+ years of experience in Quality or Food Safety within food manufacturing. Experience in meat or protein production is strongly preferred. Bachelor's degree required.

Preferred field s:

Food Science, Biology, Quality Management, Meat Science , or related discipline. HACCP Certification preferred.

Lean / Six

Sigma preferred.