Description
Kelly Science has an immediate opening for a Quality Assurance Supervisor for our growing client in Chicago, IL Full-time
Direct Hire
Salary: $85,000
Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Industry: Food Manufacturing | Department: Quality & Compliance
About the RoleAre you passionate about food safety and quality systems? We're looking for a Quality Assurance Supervisor to join our fast-paced manufacturing team and lead critical QA initiatives that ensure product integrity, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement. You'll manage a small but impactful QA and sanitation team, own BRC compliance, and support production and R&D teams to deliver safe, high-quality products to market.
This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on leader who thrives in a collaborative, low-bureaucracy environment—and is ready to grow into greater responsibility.
Key Responsibilities-
Lead, coach, and supervise a team of 3 QA Technicians and sanitation staff across shifts.
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Oversee and continually improve the Quality Management System (QMS) and HACCP programs.
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Prepare for and participate in BRC, GFSI, FDA, and military audits
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Act as a key liaison with third-party sanitation and chemical suppliers; review and approve SSOPs.
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Lead the Environmental Monitoring Program and trend out-of-specification results to drive action.
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Investigate customer complaints and internal deviations to implement meaningful CAPAs.
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Review and approve nutritional labels, ingredients, allergen declarations, and hold/release records.
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Manage and update documentation including SOPs, deviation logs, and HACCP records.
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Support and maintain Gluten-Free (GFCO) and MSC/ASC Chain of Custody certifications.
Must-Haves:
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Bachelor's in Food Science, Chemistry, or related field, or equivalent industry experience.
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3+ years' leadership experience in QA within food manufacturing.
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HACCP & PCQI certification.
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Experience with BRCGS (Version 9 preferred) or other GFSI standards.
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Strong command of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
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Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
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High integrity, strong sense of ownership, and a detail-oriented mindset.
Nice-to-Haves:
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Seafood HACCP certification.
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Previous experience working with seafood or allergen-sensitive products.
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Spanish language proficiency.
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Competitive base salary ($75K–$85K)
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3 weeks PTO + all major holidays off
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Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
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Generous 401(k) match
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Career advancement in a flat, supportive organization
Here are a few questions you might be asked:
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Can you explain the 7 principles of HACCP?
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What would you do if you saw a milk spill on the production line?
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How do undeclared allergens impact the final product and consumer?
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What's the risk of an incorrect expiration date on a food label?
If you're a proactive quality leader with a passion for safety, compliance, and operational excellence—we want to hear from you. Apply now and help us build safer, better food for everyone.
As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.
Why Kelly® Science & Clinical?
Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire industry experts just like you. Our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills, interests, and career goals—it's the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background and education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get your expertise noticed.About Kelly
Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
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