Quality Manager - Dot Foods

Location: University Park, IL

Department: Quality

Reports To: DC General Manager & Corporate Quality & Food Safety Leadership

Salary Range: $69,876 - $104,815 annually, plus bonus opportunity

As a Quality Manager, you will provide support to the Distribution Center for all quality related tasks. In addition, you will lead efforts in helping the DC leadership team in creating actionable project plans that are nested with DC and company priorities. To be successful in this position, you must work well in team environment, be well organized and have impeccable attention to detail.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Monitor, own, and report out on location Quality Metrics and lead appropriate Corrective/Preventive Action/Problem Solving on underperforming areas
• Audit Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions (WIs) critical to Quality Metrics to ensure they are in place, followed, and effective
• Coordinate with local and corporate resources on Employee Safety strategies and actions
• Complete audits of location personal safety programs and procedures
• Monitor systems which track and ensure food quality and temperature integrity and follow food safety guidelines to ensure disposition non-conforming product
• Coordinate with site personnel, site management, and corporate FSQA department to ensure the location adheres to Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) standard
• Drive positive change by leading/coaching teams in 8 step problem solving, process mapping, auditing, and other lean tools
• Coordinate with peers and corporate resources on efforts related to quality improvement

YOU MUST HAVE

• Bachelor’s Degree or 2 years Dot Experience
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Excellent attention to detail

YOU MAY ALSO HAVE

• Prior experience in Food Safety or similar Quality Assurance practices
• Prior experience in Lean/Six Sigma/team-based problem solving
• Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word experience

ROLE SPECIFICS

• Full-time: Monday – Friday, with some evenings
• Team-based role with collaboration in person, over the phone and email
• Comfortable working both independently and with others
• Occasional overnight travel required. Must have ability to independently travel as needed, without restriction, by all modes of transportation, including car, plane, or train for customer/vendor calls, training, or meetings.

WHAT DOT CAN OFFER YOU

As a family-owned and operated company since 1960, Dot Foods has created a strong family culture. We make everyone feel included and respected. In addition to an inclusive working environment, we will provide you with:

• Competitive compensation package, including bonuses for successful performance
• Extensive benefits including medical, dental, 401k, and profit-sharing
• Significant advancement opportunities

WHO WE ARE

Dot Foods makes products more accessible and affordable to the food industry. We add efficiency to the supply chain and build strong partnerships with distributors, suppliers, and operators. Our company was created on a foundation of respect and dependability. People who are open to input, ask questions, embrace diversity, and seek innovative solutions thrive here.

Safety: This position assumes responsibility for the workplace safety of self and co-workers, and for the safety conditions of the work locations, exercise and promotes safe behaviors and show unyielding support of programs, rules, and policies regarding safety.

EOE/AA Employer: Dot believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities. Dot will not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status or other basic classes protected by applicable federal or state law provided they are qualified for employment or for existing positions.

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