SR Manager, Corporate Quality Assurance (Chicago, IL)
SR Manager, Corporate Quality Assurance (Chicago, IL)
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$ 126900 - 164700
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$126900.00 - $164700.00JOB OVERVIEW:
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Sr. Manager Quality Assurance with expertise in allergen management to oversee the quality assurance processes for our third-party food manufacturing partners. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with food safety regulations manage allergen risks and implement best practices to maintain the highest quality standards.RESPONSIBILITIES:
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop implement and maintain quality assurance programs and procedures for third-party manufacturers of Blue Diamond growers products.
- Conduct regular audits and inspections of manufacturing facilities to ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards.
- Manage allergen control programs including risk assessments labeling and cross-contamination prevention.
- Collaborate with third-party manufacturers to address quality issues and implement corrective actions.
- Train and educate staff on allergen management and food safety protocols.
- Monitor and analyze quality data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements including FDA USDA and other relevant authorities.
- Prepare and present quality reports to senior management and stakeholders.
- Stay updated on industry trends and advancements in allergen management and food safety.
- This role will be based on-site in Elgin Illinois and requires 25% travel to other third-party manufacturers as well as Blue Diamonds corporate office in Sacramento CA.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Food Science Microbiology or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 10 years of experience in quality assurance within the food industry with a focus on allergen management.
- Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and standards (e.g. HACCP FSMA).
- Experience conducting audits and inspections of food manufacturing facilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
- Certification in allergen management or food safety is a plus.
WHY BLUE DIAMOND
In addition to working at the worlds largest state-of-the-art almond manufacturer we offer a safe and collaborative team environment with numerous opportunities for free training and career advancement. Check out the BDG Benefits Health & Wellness GuideHERE.
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Blue Diamond Growers (BDG) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. BDG provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin color age religion protected veteran or disability status or genetic information. BDG also complies with all provisions of the U.S. Governments Executive Order 11246 dated September 24 1965 and the rules regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor.
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Manager
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