Quality Assurance Supervisor (Food Production) at TekPro Quality Assurance Supervisor (Food Production) at TekPro in Hoffman Estates, Illinois Posted in 1 day ago.

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full-time QA Supervisor | Food Manufacturing Elgin, IL | $80,000-$90,000 base salary | Full-time, direct hire TekPro is a direct-hire recruiting firm specializing in manufacturing and technical talent. We're partnering with an established contract manufacturer and packaging business to hire a QA Supervisor for its Elgin operation. This is an active opening for a quality leader who knows the production floor, can develop a team, and follows issues through to resolution. The operation supports major consumer brands, with food safety, product consistency, and customer requirements at the center of the work. Schedule First shift, approximately 6:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. Some Saturdays are required based on production needs. What You'll Own Lead, train, and supervise QA inspectors and lab technicians, setting clear expectations for testing, documentation, and follow-through. Oversee daily laboratory, testing, and audit activities across the facility. Manage product holds, out-of-specification material, and positive-release documentation. Support GMP, sanitation, environmental monitoring, and food safety programs. Partner with Operations and Sanitation to resolve production-floor quality issues and implement corrective actions. Support customer complaint investigations, plant audits, and inspections. Maintain specifications, QA records, and internal quality documentation. Support production start-ups, test runs, and special projects. What We're Looking For Quality assurance experience in food manufacturing, food packaging, or a closely related regulated production environment. Experience supervising or leading quality technicians, inspectors, or laboratory personnel. Working knowledge of GMPs, food safety practices, product disposition, and corrective action. Comfort making quality decisions on the floor and communicating clearly with production teams. Strong organization, documentation habits, and attention to detail. English/Spanish communication skills are a plus. Compensation & Benefits Base salary of $80,000-$90,000, based on experience. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; company-paid life and disability insurance; a 401(k) with company match; paid time off and parental leave; and employee assistance resources, subject to plan eligibility. Apply Through TekPro Submit your resume for a confidential conversation about the team, facility, and interview process. This is a permanent position with the client. There is no fee to candidates.