Job Title: Quality Assurance Lead Job Description The Quality Assurance Lead will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and reliability of all quality-related equipment, maintaining comprehensive documentation, and addressing quality concerns swiftly. This role involves overseeing environmental monitoring, conducting allergen testing, and ensuring compliance with quality standards throughout the production process. Responsibilities + Perform daily calibrations of scales, thermometers, and other quality-related equipment to ensure accurate readings. + Record calibration results and address any discrepancies or malfunctions immediately. + Document and report all product holds, deviations, and quality issues encountered during the shift. + Escalate critical concerns, such as CCP (Critical Control Point) violations, to the appropriate personnel 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 for the environmental monitoring program. + Conduct ATP verifications and allergen testing as required, ensuring proper documentation of results. + Troubleshoot and address any issues identified during testing to prevent quality failures. + Actively monitor the designated production line to ensure quality standards and specifications are met throughout the process. + Verify that all QA documentation, including line checks and production records, is completed accurately and on time. + File and organize completed paperwork at the end of each shift for compliance and auditing purposes. + Conduct training and retraining of QA floor staff to reinforce food safety, quality standards, and procedural compliance. + Identify skill gaps among team members and provide hands-on coaching to enhance team performance. Essential Skills + Quality assurance + HACCP + PCQI + Chemistry + Quality control + Audit + Food quality + 3 years of experience in food manufacturing, preferably bakery or pizza production + At least 1 year in a leadership role + Comfortable making decisions + Inspection Additional Skills & Qualifications + Bakery experience (preferred) + Associates degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or a related field + In-depth knowledge of FDA, USDA, and other relevant food safety regulations + PCQI and/or HACCP certification is preferred but not mandatory + Proven leadership abilities Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Manteno, IL. 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 Feb 16, 2026. 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.