Quality Assurance Manager

Quality Assurance Manager at JiMMYBAR! Quality Assurance Manager at JiMMYBAR! in MEDINAH, Illinois Posted in 1 day ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER

JiMMYBARS / NETTIES

KITCHEN PLEASE EMAIL YOUR RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO CAREERS

@JIMMYBARS.COM

TO BE CONSIDERED LOCATION

On-Site, Elk Grove Vi llage, IL

ABOUT US

JiMMYBARS! / Nettie's Kitchen are fast-growing innovators in the functional food and protein bar space, committed to creating high-quality products with exceptional taste, clean ingredients, and operational excellence.

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking a hands-on, highly organized Quality Assurance Manager to lead food safety, compliance, and quality systems across our production operations. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and wants to help shape and elevate quality systems from the ground up. The Quality Assurance Manager must have experience in the protein bar space and will oversee all aspects of food safety, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and quality systems within our manufacturing facility. This individual will work cross-functionally with production, operations, R D, purchasing, sanitation, and leadership to ensure all products consistently meet company, customer, SQF, FDA, and GMP standards. The ideal candidate is both strategic and hands-on - someone comfortable on the production floor while also building SOPs, leading audits, managing documentation, and driving continuous improvement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES FOOD SAFETY & COMPLIANCE

Lead and maintain all food safety and quality programs including:

SQF / HACCP GMP

compliance FDA compliance Sanitation programs Allergen controls Environmental monitoring Traceability and recall readiness Ensure facility readiness for customer, regulatory, and third-party audits Maintain and improve SOPs, quality documentation, and training systems Manage CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions)

PRODUCTION QUALITY OVERSIGHT

Monitor production processes to ensure consistent product quality and specification adherence Develop and implement quality checkpoints throughout manufacturing Investigate quality deviations and implement corrective actions Partner with Operations to improve efficiency while maintaining product integrity Review batch records, COAs, and production documentation

SUPPLIER & INGREDIENT QUALITY

Approve and monitor ingredient and packaging suppliers Oversee incoming ingredient inspections and specifications Work closely with purchasing and vendors to ensure quality standards are maintained

TEAM LEADERSHIP & TRAINING

Build and manage QA staff and quality culture throughout the facility Train employees on GMPs, food safety, sanitation, allergen controls, and quality procedures Serve as the primary quality resource for cross-functional teams

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

Drive initiatives that improve product consistency, shelf life, operational efficiency, and food safety systems Analyze quality data and trends to identify opportunities for improvement Assist with commercialization and scale-up of new products

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Quality Assurance, or related field preferred 5+ years of QA leadership experience in food manufacturing Experience in bars, snacks, bakery, nutraceutical, or functional foods strongly preferred Experience leading audits and regulatory inspections Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills Comfortable working in both office and production environments Experience with protein bars, supplements, or functional ingredients is a major plus Strong knowledge of:

SQF HACCP

GMPs FDA regulations Food safety systems

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR A

builder and problem-solver Someone who takes ownership and leads with urgency Strong attention to detail without losing sight of operational realities Positive attitude and collaborative mindset Passion for creating exceptional products and systems

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Salary starting at $75,000, based on experience Growth opportunity within a rapidly expanding company Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture Opportunity to help build a premier functional food manufacturing operation Health Insurance Paid Time Off