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: $ per hour

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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

Thank you, Nick Roche, LaSalle Network