Overview
Quality Assurance Specialist Jobs in Chicago, Illinois, USA at LaSalle Network
LaSalle Network is looking for a Quality Assurance Specialist for one of our clients, a leading company in the confectionary industry, based in downtown Chicago. This hybrid role provides an exciting opportunity to support and enhance quality and food safety functions within the organization. The Quality Specialist will work closely with the Quality Manager to monitor compliance, conduct audits, oversee training programs, and drive continuous improvement in quality and food safety systems.
The Quality Assurance Specialist will be responsible for ensuring compliance with quality and food safety standards by conducting audits, managing non-conformities, overseeing employee training, and supporting regulatory compliance. This role will play a critical part in maintaining and improving the company’s quality systems while working cross-functionally with production and quality teams to uphold best practices in food safety and regulatory compliance.
Quality Assurance Specialist Responsibilities
Perform, track, and monitor audits, including GMP, Glass and Brittle Plastic, and other proactive internal audits
Maintain, review, and close non-conformities to ensure compliance with company policies and regulations
Conduct new hire training for GMP, HACCP, allergen control, and food defense programs
Oversee document control and annual competency training for all facility employees
Participate in facility quality audits, ensuring full compliance with internal and external standards
Conduct and monitor finished goods gluten-free testing, heavy metal testing, and metal-detectable bandage/earplug testing
Track and review Master Sanitation Schedule performance and report on plant compliance
Assist in HACCP program management and serve as a backup for the HACCP certified team leader
Ensure proper communication of food safety and quality issues with Production Supervisors and Technicians
Stay up to date on food safety laws, regulations, and company policies to maintain full compliance
Quality Assurance Specialist Requirements
Bachelor’s degree preferred in Food Science, Quality Management, or a related field
Experience with GMP, HACCP, and food safety regulations in a manufacturing environment
Strong attention to detail with the ability to conduct audits and track compliance
Proficiency in document control and regulatory compliance tracking
Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with production teams to address quality issues
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Experience in quality testing such as gluten-free, heavy metal, and metal-detectable bandage/earplug testing is a plus
This is a great opportunity for a detail-oriented quality professional to make a meaningful impact on food safety and quality compliance in a fast-paced, high-growth confectionary company. If you have a passion for quality assurance and continuous improvement, we encourage you to apply!
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Title: Quality Assurance Specialist
Company: LaSalle Network
Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Category: Quality Assurance – QA/QC (Quality Control / Manager, Quality Technician/ Inspector, Food Quality & Safety, QA Specialist / Manager), Manufacturing / Production (QA Specialist / Manager)
