Job Information
Actalent Fsqa Manager in South Holland, Illinois
Job Title: FSQA ManagerJob Description
The FSQA Manager serves as the site's operational leader in Food Safety, ensuring compliance with regulatory, customer, and internal requirements. This role involves implementing and maintaining HACCP plans and prerequisite programs, supporting the development of quality systems, and collaborating with various departments to resolve quality concerns.
Responsibilities
Implement and maintain HACCP plans and prerequisite programs, ensuring proper execution, verification, and documentation.
Support the development and maintenance of quality systems to ensure compliance with corporate policies, GFSI standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations.
Monitor adherence to raw materials, in-process, and finished product specifications; oversee required testing and verification activities.
Review and verify daily records and reports to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Collaborate with Operations to identify, investigate, and resolve product or process-related quality concerns.
Act as the primary contact with USDA inspectors during daily interactions.
Track and report on Quality System performance using Key Performance Indicators (KPIs); identify and drive corrective actions as needed.
Lead operational audits (internal, second- and third-party), ensuring timely closure of corrective actions.
Manage product hold and release processes, including evaluation and documentation of product disposition.
Participate in product sensory evaluation panels to monitor product quality and consistency.
Monitor and support adherence to SOPs, MOPs, and GMPs across production and QA operations.
Conduct routine facility walkthroughs and inspections, including off-site warehouses.
Train, mentor, and develop QA staff to maintain operational performance and compliance.
Support cross-functional training on food safety and quality systems.
Support operational aspects of department spending in line with budgetary expectations.
Perform additional duties as assigned to support company and department goals.
Assign, oversee, and monitor daily tasks of FSQA team members.
Coach, and develop team members through training, feedback, recognition, and corrective action when necessary.
Support staffing efforts through hiring, onboarding, and training of new employees.
Participate in the company’s performance management processes, including goal setting and evaluations under the guidance of the FSQA Director.
Essential Skills
Minimum of 5 years of progressive FSQA/food processing experience, including team leadership.
Strong knowledge of USDA/FDA regulations and GFSI requirements.
HACCP and PCQI certifications required.
Proficiency with computer systems and software applications (e.g., Microsoft Office, QMS platforms).
Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to present complex information clearly.
Demonstrated ability to make sound, independent decisions under pressure.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
2-4 years in a supervisor role or 1-2 years in a quality assurance and food safety role.
Food experience.
PCQI and HACCP certifications.
Experience with internal and client audits.
Plus: GFSI (BRC or related) experience.
Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Nice to have skills: wet chemistry, environmental and pathogen testing, food safety, quality assurance.
Work Environment
The FSQA Manager will oversee 4 supervisors and indirectly oversee 17 reports. The facility runs three shifts, and the manager will oversee both first and second shifts, with occasional overtime on Saturdays. The company emphasizes work-life balance and operates in a cold environment. With a history spanning 130 years and a family-owned structure, there is significant stability and growth opportunity within the organization.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of South Holland, IL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $125000.00/yr.
10 paid holidays. 3 weeks of vacation for first 2 years. 4 weeks vacation after that.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in South Holland,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 14, 2026.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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