Job description
Join Artisan Foods Group as our next Food Safety & Quality Assurance Manager in the heart of Chicago. Lead our SQF-certified facility and drive excellence in food safety, compliance, and quality systems. We offer a collaborative environment, competitive compensation, and outstanding benefits for committed professionals seeking growth in the food industry.
Responsibility
- Develop, implement, and monitor comprehensive food safety and quality control programs.
- Ensure compliance with FDA, USDA, SQF, and local regulatory standards.
- Lead and coach QA team members to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
- Oversee HACCP, GMP, allergen, and sanitation programs across production lines.
- Coordinate product testing, investigations, and root cause analyses for non-conformance.
- Prepare and facilitate internal and external audits, maintaining documentation and certifications.
- Liaise with operations, engineering, and R&D to ensure product quality and safety objectives are met.
- Deliver staff training on food safety protocols, quality initiatives, and SOPs.
Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field; MS preferred.
- 5+ years of progressive QA/QC experience in food manufacturing (CPG or B2B).
- Certified SQF Practitioner or PCQI highly desirable.
- Extensive knowledge of food safety regulations and industry best practices.
- Proven leadership and team development capabilities.
- Exceptional analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Experience with HACCP, GMP, traceability, and audit processes.
- Strong proficiency in MS Office, quality management software, and data analysis tools.