Director of Quality

The Director of Quality at a fast-growing food manufacturer in Elgin, IL, leads all quality assurance and food safety efforts, ensuring compliance with FDA, USDA, and internal standards. This role drives continuous improvement, manages risk, and collaborates cross-functionally to protect product integrity and support operational excellence. The company fosters a people-first culture that promotes growth, innovation, and employee development. Team members are valued, supported, and empowered in a positive, collaborative environment that balances rapid expansion with a strong commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.

Job Description

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive quality assurance and food safety programs specific to powdered food products.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements, including FDA, USDA, SQF, and HACCP standards.
• Lead and mentor the quality control team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
• Oversee incoming raw material inspections, in-process testing, and final product quality evaluations to ensure consistency and safety.
• Manage supplier quality programs and conduct regular audits to ensure raw materials meet strict quality standards.
• Collaborate with production, R&D, and supply chain teams to optimize manufacturing processes and resolve quality issues.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) for any quality deviations or customer complaints.
• Lead internal and external audits, including customer and third-party audits, and manage responses to findings.
• Monitor quality metrics, prepare reports for senior management, and recommend improvements.
• Ensure proper documentation and record-keeping for all quality and safety activities.
• Stay current with industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices related to powdered food manufacturing.

Please apply below, if your resume looks to fit in with the criteria. From there, Ben Aldrich from Michael Page will reach out in the next 48 hours if deemed a fit! MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate will have extensive experience in quality management within the food manufacturing industry, with strong knowledge of regulatory standards such as FDA, BRC, and SQF. They will be a proven leader, skilled at driving continuous improvement, managing teams, and resolving complex quality issues. Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills are essential to foster a culture of quality and ensure product safety and consistency.

What's on Offer

• Compensation up to $160,000
• 15% yearly bonus
• 3 Weeks PTO
• Wellness Incentives
• Medical, Dental, Vision