Specialist, Quality - Chicago, IL

VetJobs•Chicago, IL

1d•$71,100 - $99,540•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Specialist helps ensure products meet quality and food safety standards. The role partners with the Quality Manager and manufacturing teams to maintain and improve quality systems, support compliance, investigate issues, and drive continuous improvement. This is an on-site manufacturing position requiring in-person attendance and flexibility to support production schedules, communication, collaboration, real-time problem solving, and cross-functional initiatives. Schedules may vary and are subject to change.

Requirements

At least 1 year of relevant experience in a quality department in a food, packaging, or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Access, and Word.
Strong organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate professionally at all organizational levels.
Ability to work effectively within and facilitate cross-functional teams.
Ability to motivate and influence others, drive results through collaboration, and foster a cooperative work environment in a matrix organization.
Ability to promote teamwork, maintain a positive attitude, demonstrate flexibility, take initiative, and generate creative solutions.

Nice To Haves

Lead or supervisory experience.
Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Experience with SAP S/4HANA and RedZone or similar systems.

Responsibilities

Perform, track, and monitor GMP, Glass and Brittle Plastic, and other proactive internal audits.
Maintain, review, and close non-conformities.
Conduct new-hire training on GMP, HACCP, allergens, Food Defense, and other programs.
Conduct document control and annual competency training for the facility.
Participate in all facility Quality audits.
Conduct and monitor finished-goods gluten-free, heavy metal, and metal-detectable bandage/earplug testing.
Review and track plant performance on the Master Sanitation Schedule.
Assist with HACCP program management and serve as backup to the HACCP-certified team leader.
Communicate food safety and QA issues to Production Supervisors and Technicians.
Ensure adherence to quality and food safety laws, regulations, company policies, and practices.
Demonstrate the company’s core values and operating principles and adhere to company policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned to support Ferrara business objectives.