Job description
Join Gourmet Foods Inc. as our Food Safety & Quality Assurance Manager and elevate your career at the forefront of the food industry in Chicago. Lead our passionate team to ensure excellence in food safety, regulatory compliance, and product quality for a growing portfolio of premium brands. Your expertise will shape the safety standards and reputation of a recognized leader in the sector, offering you extraordinary opportunities for impact and growth.
We combine culinary innovation with uncompromising standardsâapply today and be an essential contributor to our success!
Responsibility
- Develop, implement, and oversee comprehensive food safety and quality assurance programs in compliance with FSMA, FDA, and USDA regulations.
- Lead audits, inspections, and third-party certifications to ensure operational excellence and regulatory adherence.
- Conduct root cause analyses, establish corrective/preventive actions, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Provide ongoing training and mentorship to production and QA teams on best practices and regulatory updates.
- Collaborate with R&D, operations, and supply chain to enhance product safety and consistency.
- Manage customer complaint investigations and deliver effective resolutions in a timely manner.
- Monitor and report key quality metrics to senior leadership, supporting data-driven decision making.
Qualification
- Bachelorâs degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field (Masterâs preferred).
- Minimum 5 yearsâ experience in food safety or quality management in a food manufacturing environment.
- In-depth knowledge of FSMA, HACCP, SQF/BRC, GMPs, and FDA/USDA regulations.
- Certified SQF Practitioner, PCQI, or similar certifications strongly desired.
- Exceptional analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Proven leadership in managing diverse teams and cross-functional projects.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Experience with database/reporting platforms is a plus.