Quality Assurance Lead

Job description

Job Description
The Quality Assurance Lead is responsible for ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety in our food manufacturing processes.

This role involves performing daily calibrations, recording results, and addressing discrepancies to maintain accuracy.

The Lead will document and report product holds, deviations, and quality issues, escalating critical concerns for immediate resolution.

Maintaining detailed records for traceability and follow-up is crucial.

The role also involves conducting environmental monitoring, ATP verifications, and allergen testing while troubleshooting to prevent quality failures.
Responsibilities

+ Perform daily calibrations of scales, thermometers, and other quality-related equipment.

+ Record calibration results and address discrepancies or malfunctions immediately.

+ Document and report all product holds, deviations, and quality issues encountered during shifts.

+ Escalate critical concerns, such as CCP violations, for immediate resolution.

+ Maintain detailed and accurate records in the shift report for traceability and follow-up.

+ Perform or assist in environmental monitoring activities, including swabbing.

+ Conduct ATP verifications and allergen testing, ensuring proper documentation.

+ Troubleshoot and address issues identified during testing to prevent quality failures.

+ Actively monitor the designated production line to ensure quality standards are met.

+ Verify that all QA documentation, including line checks and production records, is completed accurately and on time.

+ File and organize completed paperwork for compliance and auditing purposes.

+ Conduct training and retraining of QA floor staff to reinforce food safety and quality standards.

+ Identify skill gaps among team members and provide hands-on coaching to enhance performance.

Essential Skills

+ At least 3 years of experience in food manufacturing, preferably in bakery or pizza production.

+ At least 1 year in a leadership role.

+ Quality assurance expertise.

+ Knowledge of HACCP, PCQI, and quality control processes.

+ Familiarity with food quality regulations, including FDA and USDA standards.

+ Proven leadership abilities.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Associates degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or a related field.

+ Experience in a role within quality assurance in the food manufacturing industry.

+ PCQI and/or HACCP certification preferred but not mandatory.

+ Comfortable making decisions and dealing with situations requiring holds and inspections.

+ Ability to lead a team and provide firm guidance.

About Actalent
Actalent connects passion with purpose.

We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts that drive scale, innovation, and speed to market.

With a network of almost 30,000 engineering and sciences consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia, and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

An operating company of Allegis Group, the global leader in talent solutions, Actalent launched as a new specialized engineering and sciences services and workforce solutions brand in 2021.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, Diversity And Inclusion Are a Bridge Towards The Equity And Success Of Our People.

DE&I Are Embedded Into Our Culture Through:

+ Hiring diverse talent

+ Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

+ Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

+ Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $25.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment.

Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Manteno,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions.

We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market.

With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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