Job summary
Job post source
This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company.
Job overview
The Corporate FSQA Manager role involves leading food safety and quality assurance for a rapidly growing food manufacturing brand, managing a small team and ensuring quality across the supply chain.
Responsibilities and impact
The manager will oversee quality systems, manage two direct reports, collaborate with contract manufacturers and plant teams, and embed quality standards throughout the supply chain.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers a salary range of $130,000 to $150,000 plus bonus; other benefits are not specified.
Experience and skills
Candidates must have hands-on experience with retort, canning, pouch, aseptic or UHT operations, strong knowledge of FDA/USDA regulations, ability to manage multiple projects independently, and ideally experience at a corporate quality level.
Career development
There is opportunity for growth as the team is lean and high-performing, with potential to advance under the leadership of the Sr Director of Quality who progressed internally.
Work environment and culture
The culture is described as autonomous and high-performing, with support from leadership but expecting independent problem-solving and initiative.
Company information
The company is a food manufacturing business that has recently doubled in size and is associated with an iconic brand.
Team overview
The candidate will join a lean team led by a Sr Director of Quality, managing two direct reports and working closely with various stakeholders.
Job location and travel
The job is located in Chicago, IL.
Unique job features
This role is newly created due to rapid company growth and offers the chance to own the entire FSQA function for a major brand, with complex and impactful work.
Company overview
The Sterling Choice is a specialist recruitment agency focusing on the food, FMCG, and engineering sectors. They make money by connecting qualified candidates with employers seeking talent in these industries, earning fees for successful placements. Founded with a mission to provide tailored recruitment solutions, they have built a reputation for their deep industry knowledge and personalized service. Their history includes a commitment to ethical recruitment practices and a strong emphasis on building long-term relationships with both clients and candidates.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight your hands-on experience with retort, canning, pouch, aseptic, or UHT operations, emphasizing your deep knowledge of these specific food manufacturing processes.
Showcase your expertise in FDA and USDA regulations, including LACF, 21 CFR Part 113 & 114, HACCP, and thermal validation, to align with the compliance requirements of The Sterling Choice.
Demonstrate your ability to independently prioritize multiple projects and influence cross-functional teams, particularly across plants, contract manufacturers, and suppliers, which is critical for this corporate-level role.
Emphasize any experience you have in leading or building quality systems at a corporate level, or highlight your readiness to step up from plant QA management to a broader corporate responsibility.
Apply through multiple channels such as The Sterling Choice's corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and chances of landing an interview.
Connect with professionals in the quality assurance or food safety divisions at The Sterling Choice on LinkedIn. Use ice breakers like commenting on recent company growth, asking about the challenges of scaling FSQA systems, or expressing enthusiasm for their approach to quality leadership.
Optimize your resume for ATS by including keywords from the job description such as 'retort operations,' 'FDA regulations,' 'HACCP,' 'thermal validation,' 'quality systems,' and 'project prioritization' to ensure your resume passes initial screenings.
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