Project Manager, Large Capital Quality

fairlife•Chicago, IL

7h•$125,000 - $140,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Quality Project Manager will report to the Director of Operations Readiness and Execution and will be responsible for ensuring that quality workstreams are delivered effectively for all large capital projects. This includes quality lab design & fit out, building utility coordination, state and federal requirement management, quality process design, product acceptance testing.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Food Science, Chemistry, or related field
Exceptional project management capabilities
Expert in using MS Excel, AutoCad, and MS Project
Demonstrated knowledge of quality systems, lab equipment (e.g., LECCO, ash oven, FOSS, etc…), food safety and quality standards, and standard audit practices
Experience working in value added dairy or related field
Strong cost management and forecasting experience and knowledge
Notify supervision of any repairs or adjustments that are required that may affect product quality or food safety.
Understand, observe, and comply with the handling and usage of the color-coded container policy while in the Production Areas.
Perform all duties necessary to meet Company, Customer and/or Government requirements/standards as prioritized by the Company.
Ability to initiate action to prevent the occurrence of nonconformities relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the product, processes, quality system, or safety system.
Identify and record any problems relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the ingredients, processes, quality system, or safety system.
Control further processing or delivery of nonconforming product in terms of Food Safety and Quality issues until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected.
In the event of absence, another employee with the same skill level will assume the duties and responsibilities as required.

Responsibilities

Partner with Quality and Operations teams to ensure engineering designs, plans, and timelines meet requirements and act as main liaison between project and quality teams
Lead the design of quality labs, lab equipment, and building utility requirements for greenfield and plant expansion projects
Ensure all lab equipment is installed, calibrated, tested in accordance with project timelines to support line validations
Manage validation, commissioning runs, and filing process for the FDA with our Process Authority (PA)
Develop and maintain budgets, timelines, and risk registers for all projects
Manage all state inspections and equipment sealing activities
Coordinate all product acceptance plans during flavor trials, including sensory testing, analytical chemistry (particle dispersion, viscosity, micro, composition), and external lab sampling
Create and roll out training plan for quality systems and enablers
Develop process maps for all quality processes from milk receiving to finished goods testing
Plan and conduct CIP validations to ensure equipment cleaning processes are working effectively
Represent the quality function during design stages to ensure food safety and quality standards are met

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, effective day one!
Supplemental health plans (hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness insurance)
Paid Time Off to recharge and support work-life balance
Paid parental leave & adoption assistance (up to $10,000)
Parental support & family care benefits, including childcare resources and lactation support
401(k) to support retirement planning with up to 9% in employer match
Wellness reimbursement (up to $500 for qualified wellbeing expenses)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for emotional wellbeing and work-life support
Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability
Employer HSA funding (for HDHP participants)
Tuition reimbursement (up to $10,000) and student loan repayment ($200/month)
Learning & development programs to unlock your full potential
Rewards & recognition, matching gifts, free product, and Business Resource Groups