QMS Manager

LaSalle Network is partnering with a growing food manufacturing organization to hire a Temporary QMS Manager to support quality systems, regulatory compliance, food safety programs, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role will play a key part in maintaining quality management processes, supporting supplier and customer quality programs, managing technical documentation, and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. The ideal candidate is a detail‑oriented quality professional who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and enjoys collaborating across multiple functions to drive operational excellence.

• Compensation: 50hr - 60hr
• Benefits:
  Health, Vision, and Dental
• Employment Type:
  
  Contract / Temporary
• Location:
  
  Remote (U.S.) or Hybrid in Evanston
• Work Model:
  Fully Remote

• Support quality management system (QMS) activities and maintain quality documentation and records
• Assist with regulatory compliance initiatives and audit readiness efforts
• Manage supplier quality documentation, certifications, and compliance records
• Support customer quality programs, including portal updates and documentation requests
• Investigate customer complaints and internal quality issues and support corrective and preventive action programs
• Conduct root cause analysis and track quality trends and performance metrics
• Maintain and improve standard operating procedures and quality system documentation
• Support food safety and quality programs through ongoing monitoring and reporting
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and support continuous improvement initiatives

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, Quality Assurance, or a related scientific field
• 3+ years of experience in quality, food safety, regulatory, or technical roles within food manufacturing, food ingredients, dairy, or consumer packaged goods environments
• Experience with HACCP, FSMA, FSVP, and Quality Management Systems
• Strong understanding of specification management and document control processes
• Experience supporting supplier quality and customer quality programs
• Knowledge of audit preparation, regulatory compliance, and food safety programs
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and cross‑functional collaboration abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Experience with microbiology, sensory evaluation, or food safety systems is a plus

• Opportunity to support critical quality and food safety initiatives within a growing organization
• Fully remote work environment with flexibility and autonomy
• Exposure to regulatory compliance, supplier quality, and quality systems management
• Collaborative culture focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence
• High‑impact role with visibility across quality, operations, and leadership teams