Location: Round Lake Park / Libertyville, IL
Salary: $70,000-$85,000 annually + Full Benefits
Schedule: Monday-Friday | 1st Shift
Employment Type: Direct Hire | Onsite
Ready to take the lead in Quality Control and make an impact where quality meets production?
Zing Recruiting is seeking an experienced Quality Control Manager for an established batch manufacturing operation in the Round Lake Park/Libertyville, IL area. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for someone who knows how to keep quality, production, and people moving in the right direction.
You'll lead a team of approximately 5 Quality Technicians while overseeing quality throughout the manufacturing process, from incoming raw materials through in-process production and finished goods.
Lead, coach, and manage the Quality Control team
Oversee testing of raw materials, in-process batches, and finished products
Lead CAPA investigations and corrective actions
Investigate and resolve non-conformances
Partner closely with Production, Operations, Planning, Logistics, Purchasing, and Customer Service
Schedule and prioritize daily, weekly, and annual QC activities
Support internal and external quality audits
Coordinate preventative maintenance activities
Handle customer complaints and quality-related communications
Conduct product assessments and odor evaluations as needed
Maintain GMP compliance and safe manufacturing practices
Ensure proper handling and disposal of expired materials and products
Support sample production and quality validation activities
Occasionally travel between nearby facilities, approximately 15 minutes apart
4-6+ years of Quality Control experience within a manufacturing environment
Batch manufacturing experience required
Previous Quality Control supervisory or management experience
Experience with GMP-regulated manufacturing
Hands-on experience with CAPA and non-conformance investigations
Strong understanding of raw material, in-process, and finished product quality
Ability to work effectively with manufacturing and production teams
Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
High School Diploma required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred
Candidates coming from the following industries are strongly encouraged to apply:
Fragrance or Flavor Manufacturing
Cosmetics / Personal Care
Specialty Chemicals
Food / Food Ingredients
Candles / Home Fragrance
Consumer Products
Other Batch Manufacturing Environments
Experience with fragrance manufacturing, odor evaluation, laboratory quality testing, or BatchMetrics (QWS) is a plus.
$70,000-$85,000 annually, based on experience
Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
Benefits effective on your date of hire
10 days PTO, prorated during the first year
Additional company benefits
Relocation assistance may be available for highly qualified candidates
If you're a Quality professional who understands that great QC isn't just about what happens in the lab, it's about keeping the entire manufacturing process running accurately, consistently, and compliantly, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today with Zing Recruiting to learn more!
Zing Recruiting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.
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