Quality Assurance, Food and Safety Coordinator

Winpak • Pekin, IL

78d • $60,000 - $85,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Winpak Heat Seal Corporation. is seeking a Quality Assurance Coordinator - Food and Safety to join our Quality Department based out of Pekin, IL . In this role, you will lead the daily operations of the Safe Quality Food (SQF) program and ensure compliance with all regulatory, customer, and internal standards. You'll play a key role in maintaining Winpak's commitment to food safety, quality, and continuous improvement—driving excellence across processes, people, and products.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or a related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in quality assurance or food safety management, with at least two years in a supervisory capacity.
• HACCP and internal auditor training required.
• Experience delivering training programs and promoting a culture of quality and food safety.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Willingness to occasionally work evening or night shifts.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in food manufacturing or packaging environments.
• Strong understanding of ISO 9001 , GMP , and food safety regulatory standards.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage projects, and influence outcomes.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day maintenance and implementation of the Safe Quality Food (SQF) program.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on SQF and food safety-related topics, supporting cross-functional teams.
• Lead the site's food safety program, act as the primary SQF practitioner, and chair the SQF Food Safety Committee.
• Maintain and manage certification programs including SQF , FDA-IMS , and related environmental programs (pest control, sanitation, water, air quality, temperature, and humidity).
• Oversee microbiological testing in compliance with FDA requirements.
• Conduct and document internal audits, manage Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA), and ensure timely closure.
• Develop and deliver annual SQF and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) training for all employees.
• Support quality-related onboarding (New Employee Orientation) and ongoing training initiatives.
• Investigate food safety incidents, customer complaints, and audit findings to drive corrective improvements.
• Collaborate with suppliers, customers, and internal teams to uphold compliance and improve quality performance.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision & prescription coverage
• Travel coverage
• Disability coverage
• Voluntary life insurance
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Tuition assistance program
• Retirement savings plans
• A comprehensive employee and family assistance program which includes short term counselling, wellbeing coaching, financial and legal consultations services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees