Director of Quality Systems / FSQA
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Astrix Technology is hiring a Director of Quality Systems / FSQA. The Director of Quality Systems / FSQA will oversee food safety, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance at a manufacturing site in Cooke County, IL. This hands-on role leads the site's Quality Management System, ensures compliance with FDA, FSMA, and GFSI standards, and drives a strong food safety culture across the organization. The position is fully onsite with no travel required and will manage 1–4 direct reports.
Key focus areas include Lead all food safety, quality assurance, and regulatory programs for the manufacturing facility, Ensure compliance with FSMA, HACCP/HARPC, GMPs, allergen controls, traceability, and recall readiness, and Maintain GFSI certifications including SQF and/or BRC and manage regulatory and customer audits.
Successful candidates bring Bachelor's In Food Science/Microbiology/Chemistry, 5+ Years FSQA Leadership, and HACCP Certification. Important skills include Food Safety, QA, Regulatory Compliance, Quality Management System, FDA, and FSMA.
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Director of Quality Systems / FSQA
Manufacturing
Elk Grove Village, Illinois, US
- Added - 09/03/2026
Pay Rate Low: 150000 | Pay Rate High: 150000
Our client is a growing food manufacturing company focused on delivering high-quality products while maintaining the highest standards in food safety, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.
Title: Director of Quality Systems / Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA)
Location: Cook County, IL
Schedule: Onsite, Monday–Friday (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Compensation: $150K base + 20% annual bonus
Overview
We are seeking a hands-on Director of Quality Systems / FSQA to oversee food safety, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance at our manufacturing site in Cooke County, IL. This role will lead the site’s Quality Management System (QMS), ensure compliance with FDA, FSMA, and GFSI standards (SQF/BRC), and drive a strong food safety culture across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead all food safety, quality assurance, and regulatory programs for the manufacturing facility.
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Ensure compliance with FSMA, HACCP/HARPC, GMPs, allergen controls, traceability, and recall readiness .
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Maintain GFSI certifications including SQF and/or BRC and manage regulatory and customer audits.
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Oversee quality systems, SOPs, environmental monitoring, sanitation verification, and CAPA programs .
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Partner cross-functionally with Operations, R&D, Supply Chain, and Engineering to integrate quality throughout production.
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Drive continuous improvement initiatives and root cause investigations .
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Lead and develop the FSQA team , fostering a strong food safety culture on the production floor.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree required (Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or related field).
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5–8+ years of progressive FSQA leadership experience in food manufacturing.
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Strong knowledge of FDA regulations, FSMA, HACCP, GMPs, and GFSI standards (SQF or BRC) .
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HACCP certification required ; SQF Practitioner, BRC Lead, or PCQI strongly preferred.
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Bilingual Spanish is a plus.
This position is fully onsite with no travel required and will manage 1–4 direct reports , including the Food Safety Manager.
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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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