Top 29 Quality manager Jobs in Dekalb, Il

Quality Manager
St. Charles Trading —Elgin, IL
- $90,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- 3 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Organizational skills
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Quality Manager
Thunderbird LLC. —Elgin, IL
- $90,000 a year
- 5 years
- Engineering
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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(USA) Quality Assurance/Systems Manager (Grocery)
Walmart —Belvidere, IL
- $84,000 - $126,000 a year
- High school
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Paid jury duty
- Disability insurance
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Quality Assurance Manager - 1st Shift
IDEAL Industries, Inc. —Sycamore, IL
- $86,958 - $116,995 a year
- Full-time
- OSHA
- Residential
- Supervising experience
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Quality Manager
MTH Pumps —Plano, IL
- $120,000 - $150,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Engineering
- Office
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Supervisor, Quality 2nd Shift
Ferrara Candy Company, Inc. —DeKalb, IL
- $81,225 - $113,715 a year
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Quality Control Lead
Custom Aluminum Products —Genoa, IL
- $23 - $26 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- US work authorization
- In-person
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Senior Quality Technician Lead
Trova Advisory Group —Batavia, IL
- $35 - $40 an hour
- Monday to Friday
- 5 years
- High school diploma or GED
- Analysis skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Quality Manager
Novolex —Saint Charles, IL
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Engineering
- Mentoring
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Quality Manager
Clarios —Geneva, IL
- Full-time
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Customer service
- 5 years
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Quality Supervisor
ARTHUR SCHUMAN MIDWEST LLC —Elgin, IL
- $73,000 - $93,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Quality Manager
Generac Power Systems Inc —Rockford, IL
- Full-time
- Oracle
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Free parking
- Dental insurance
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Quality Supervisor
JOHN B SANFILIPPO & SON, INC —Elgin, IL
- $64,798 - $95,334 a year
- Microsoft Word
- Spanish
- 5 years
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Food Safety & Quality Assurance Supervisor - 2nd Shift
Smithfield Foods —Saint Charles, IL
- $55,000 - $82,500 a year
- Extended hours
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Relocation assistance
Quality Technician Lead
ProAmpac —Elgin, IL
- $25 - $32 an hour
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Ability to stand for extended periods
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Quality Assurance Lead - 3rd Shift
PROVEN PARTNERS MANUFACTURING —Elgin, IL
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- 3 years
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Quality Supervisor
Maker's Pride —Geneva, IL
- $58,962 - $88,444 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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16h
3rd Shift - Quality Assurance Lead
I AM Acquisition LLC —Elgin, IL
- Overtime
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
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Lead Compliance Engineer
HARTING Manufacturing Inc. —Elgin, IL
- $110,000 - $130,000 a year
- Bachelor of Science
- Research
- 3 years
- Paid parental leave
- AD&D insurance
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Quality Supervisor: Second Shift
MSI Express, Inc. —Batavia, IL
- $70,000 - $78,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Customer service
- 5 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Quality Manager

St. Charles Trading -
Elgin, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$90,000 - $120,000 a year
1 day ago

Benefits

Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching

Qualifications

Food production
Program design
Defect resolution root cause analysis
Quality assurance experience within food and beverage industry
Food processing plant experience
Team leadership
Safety regulations
Quality control audit
Manufacturing facility experience
Bachelor's degree
HACCP
Organizational skills
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Regulatory/legal compliance standards in production
Quality control experience within food and beverage industry
Managing product quality assurance teams
Manufacturing company experience
Food safety auditing
FDA regulations
Audit support
Customer complaint resolution
Failure analysis

Full Job Description

Quality Manager

Location: Elgin, IL
Department: Quality Assurance & Food Safety
Reports To: Business Development Manager

Compensation: $90,000-$120,000 depending on experience and skillset

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Quality Manager to lead all aspects of Quality Assurance, Food Safety, and Regulatory Compliance for our food manufacturing facility. This individual will be responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving quality systems that ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and company requirements.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in food blending, powdered ingredient manufacturing, nutraceuticals, dietary supplements, and/ or functional food production and has successfully built or transformed quality programs from the ground up. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring a proactive, floor-focused manager who can drive accountability, develop team members, and partner closely with Operations to achieve world-class quality and food safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

Quality & Food Safety Leadership

Lead and manage all plant Quality Assurance and Food Safety activities.
Develop, implement, and maintain robust Quality Management Systems.
Ensure compliance with FDA, USDA, GMP, cGMP, HACCP, FSMA, NSF, SQF, BRC, and customer requirements as applicable.
Oversee quality control processes for raw materials, blending operations, work-in-process, packaging, and finished goods.
Establish and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) related to quality, food safety, complaints, deviations, and corrective actions.
Drive a culture of quality and continuous improvement throughout the organization.

Program Development & Continuous Improvement

Build and enhance quality systems, programs, and procedures from the ground up where needed.
Develop and implement SOPs, work instructions, training programs, and quality standards.
Lead root cause investigations and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) programs.
Identify process improvements that reduce defects, improve consistency, and enhance operational efficiency.
Implement risk assessment and preventive quality initiatives.

Regulatory & Customer Compliance

Serve as the primary quality representative during customer, regulatory, and third-party audits.
Manage audit preparation, execution, responses, and corrective action plans.
Ensure compliance with labeling, ingredient, allergen, traceability, and recall requirements.
Maintain all quality records, documentation, and certifications.

Team Leadership & Accountability

Lead, coach, develop, and hold accountable a team of quality professionals and technicians.
Establish clear expectations, performance metrics, and development plans for team members.
Foster a culture of ownership, urgency, and continuous improvement.
Partner with Production, Operations, Maintenance, Procurement, and R&D teams to proactively address quality concerns.
Conduct regular training and education programs on quality and food safety requirements.

Operations Support

Maintain a strong presence on the production floor and actively engage with employees.
Monitor blending, batching, ingredient handling, packaging, and sanitation practices.
Evaluate process controls and ensure consistent product quality.
Support new product introductions, process validations, and scale-up activities.
Lead investigations related to customer complaints, non-conforming products, and deviations.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, Microbiology, Chemistry, Quality Management, or related field.
5+ years of progressive quality leadership experience in food manufacturing.
3+ years of direct people management experience.
Experience in food blending, dry ingredient processing, powdered products, or ingredient manufacturing.
Experience in nutraceutical, dietary supplement, functional food, or cGMP-regulated manufacturing environments.
Demonstrated success developing or rebuilding quality systems and programs.
Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, cGMPs, FSMA, FDA regulations, and food safety principles.
Experience leading customer, regulatory, and certification audits.
Proven ability to manage teams and drive accountability across departments.
Excellent problem-solving, root cause analysis, and decision-making skills.

Preferred Qualifications

SQF Practitioner certification.
HACCP Certification.
PCQI (Preventive Controls Qualified Individual) certification.
Experience with ERP, quality management, and document control systems.
Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience.
Knowledge of allergen management, environmental monitoring, and supplier quality programs.

Key Competencies

Hands-on leadership
Accountability and team development
Food safety expertise
Quality systems management
Regulatory compliance
Continuous improvement mindset
Root cause analysis and CAPA management
Cross-functional collaboration
Strong communication and organizational skills
High sense of urgency and ownership

What Success Looks Like

Within the first 6 months, the Quality Manager will:

Strengthen and standardize the plant's Quality Management System.
Establish measurable quality and food safety KPIs.
Improve audit readiness and regulatory compliance.
Enhance employee accountability and quality ownership.
Reduce quality deviations, customer complaints, and product non-conformances.
Build a proactive quality culture that supports growth, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction.

Benefits:

Compensation: $90,000-$120,000 depending on experience and skillset
Medical, dental, vision, employer paid life, voluntary life, and EAP
Benefits start on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
An employee gym
401(k) plan with a partial match
Career development and training opportunities
Paid time off and holidays

Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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