QUALITY CONTROL MANAGER (Project Management)
KENT® Precision Foods Group (KPFG), a member of KENT Worldwide™ is seeking a Quality Control Manager to oversee daily food safety and quality operations at the Bolingbrook, IL Facility, including supervision of QC staff, on-site auditors, and service vendors.
- This is a salaried position with a complete benefit package.
- The compensation range for this role is $89,000- $94,000, in addition to KENT standard benefits (health, dental, vision, 401k). Final compensation is subject to variation based on the candidate's skills, job responsibilities, location and other pertinent factors.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Coordinates QC activities across departments and with Operations for training on QC, Process, and Food Safety.
- Oversees batch record review and release to ensure compliance with SOPs and specifications.
- Leads internal QC investigations.
- Prepares monthly reports on non-conformances and food safety performance.
- Serves as site lead for facility audits, inspections, and recall test actions.
- Evaluates and supports Food Safety systems, including Maintenance and Sanitation.
- Investigates customer complaints and reports findings to the Sr. QA Manager.
- Manages Food Safety documentation per Sr. QA Manager direction.
- Provides input on QC department budgeting and cost control.
- Contributes to site-wide continuous improvement initiatives.
- Develops and reviews testing protocols to ensure compliance.
- Maintains audit protocols for production line checks.
- Conducts GMP audits with QA Management to ensure regulatory compliance.
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Excellent written and oral communication
- Positive, professional attitude with a desire for continuous improvement of programs
- Strong computer communication skills both internally and externally
- Ability to interpret and present data effectively
- Ability to manage and motivate people as a manager
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability
- 4 Year Degree in Science area or 7 + years of relevant work experience. Higher level degree preferred
- 2 years of experience in a QC role with demonstrated laboratory skills
- 2 years of experience in the Food or Food Packaging industries, or experience with a firm that supports blending and packaging operations
Equal Opportunity Employer
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