Manager, Food Safety & Quality

TreeHouse Foods • Pecatonica, IL

2d • $97,500 - $146,300 • Onsite

About The Position

About the Role: As the site Food Safety & Quality Manager, you will oversee and ensure the implementation of Quality Assurance (QA) programs for the Pecatonica, IL, site, a manufacturer of non-dairy creamer products. This role upholds product quality, food safety, and sanitation in compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements. You’ll add value to this role by performing various functions including, but not limited to:

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in food science, Biology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• In-depth knowledge of sanitation practices, GMPs, FDA/USDA regulations, and third-party audits.
• Hands-on experience with GFSI certification, CFR expectations, pre-operational inspections, and SPC systems.
• Demonstrated problem solving, leadership, and analytical skills.
• Experience in creating, executing, and monitoring manufacturing technical standards and procedures.
• Experience using Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

• SQF Practitioner certification and Food Defense Program leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, implement, and maintain QA programs, including Formula Control, Allergen Control, Non-Conforming Products, Recalls, Food Safety Plans, and pest control systems.
• Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive sanitation programs for daily and periodic cleaning of the facility.
• Define and enforce best laboratory practices and quality policies.
• Ensure compliance with company, state, and federal sanitation regulations.
• Collaborate with R&D to improve product quality and cost-effectiveness, support product changes, and oversee plant testing.
• Coach, mentor, and develop quality and sanitation leaders/supervisors in addition to providing quality and food safety training for employees at all levels.
• Conduct quality and sanitation audits and summarize technical data to identify trends and corrective actions as well as, support quality systems and initiatives.
• Serve as the plant’s liaison for regulatory authorities, including USDA, FDA, and third-party auditors.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits program with no waiting period – you’re eligible from your first day!
• 401(k) program with 5% employer match and 100% vesting as soon as you enroll.
• Comprehensive paid time off opportunities, including immediate access to four weeks of vacation, five sick days, parental leave and 11 company holidays (including two floating holidays).
• Leaders who are invested in supporting your accelerated career growth, plus paid training, tuition reimbursement and a robust educational platform – DevelopU – with more than 10,000 free courses to support you along the way.
• An inclusive working environment where you can build meaningful work relationships with a diverse group of professionals.
• Take advantage of opportunities to build on our team-oriented culture, such as joining one of our Employee Resource Groups.
• Access to our wellness and employee assistance programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager