Quality Assurance Manager at Freedom Academy Inc

Glencoe, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Aug, 26

Salary

120000.0

Posted On

06 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Quality Assurance Management, HACCP, GMP, Allergen Control, Traceability Programs, Regulatory Compliance, Consumer Complaint Analysis, Audit Management, Recall Planning, Microbiological Testing, Sensory Evaluation, Supplier Quality Oversight, FDA Regulations, FSMA Regulations, Quality Management Systems

Industry

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Description

What You Will Do The Quality Assurance Manager will play a critical role in ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety across all portions of Evergreen’s supply chain. This position will quickly become an important member of an Operations team that will be looking to them to develop and lead quality process management efforts across a variety of partners. It is an opportunity to use past learnings and help write the book for Evergreen’s quality programs. Strong independent initiative skills are essential, along with collaboration internal Operations, Sales, and Marketing team members as well as external partners. Key Responsibilities Develop and lead quality process management efforts with all co-manufacturing sites. Lead and manage HAACP, GMP, allergen control, and traceability programs to ensure product integrity and regulatory compliance. Visits to co-manufacturing sites to ensure processes and production are being completed to spec. Ownership of certification and regulatory compliance & documentation. Accountability for consumer complaint tracking and complaint trend analysis. Audit program ownership, both internally and externally. Oversee the full management of Evergreen’s recall plan and programs. Establish and maintain testing protocols (microbiological, sensory, and physical) for finished products and process controls Supplier quality oversight. Own 3rd party relationships for microbiology testing, sensory, shelf life, process authority, and other relevant areas. Qualifications Minimum of 5 years of experience in quality assurance management within the food industry, frozen products preferred. Proven experience working with co-manufacturing partners. Strong knowledge of FDA & FSMA regulations and food safety standards. Excellent communication and relationship management skills. Experience with quality management systems and software. Self-motivated and autonomous. Experience with sensory evaluation and working with sensory consultants. Bachelor's degree in food science, microbiology, or related field preferred. Ability to travel up to 30% to various manufacturing and supplier facilities. Compensation and Benefits Competitive base salary of $110,000-$120,000 per year depending on experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, market alignment in your area, and internal alignment with our team Remote work environment Medical, dental, vision, and base life insurance -- 100% of premiums paid by the company for employees and 50% for dependents 401k with 4% company match Self-managed PTO and paid company holidays Voluntary/supplemental life, critical illness and accident insurance Flexible health and dependent care spending account plans Instacart membership Lots of tasty waffles!

Responsibilities

Develop and lead quality process management efforts across co-manufacturing sites to ensure product integrity and regulatory compliance. Oversee audit programs, recall plans, and testing protocols for finished products and process controls.