Quality Control Manager

Location: Round Lake Park / Libertyville, IL
Salary: $70,000-$85,000 annually + Full Benefits
Schedule: Monday-Friday | 1st Shift
Employment Type: Direct Hire | Onsite

Ready to take the lead in Quality Control and make an impact where quality meets production?

Zing Recruiting is seeking an experienced Quality Control Manager for an established batch manufacturing operation in the Round Lake Park/Libertyville, IL area. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for someone who knows how to keep quality, production, and people moving in the right direction.

You'll lead a team of approximately 5 Quality Technicians while overseeing quality throughout the manufacturing process, from incoming raw materials through in-process production and finished goods.

• Lead, coach, and manage the Quality Control team

• Oversee testing of raw materials, in-process batches, and finished products

• Lead CAPA investigations and corrective actions

• Investigate and resolve non-conformances

• Partner closely with Production, Operations, Planning, Logistics, Purchasing, and Customer Service

• Schedule and prioritize daily, weekly, and annual QC activities

• Support internal and external quality audits

• Coordinate preventative maintenance activities

• Handle customer complaints and quality-related communications

• Conduct product assessments and odor evaluations as needed

• Maintain GMP compliance and safe manufacturing practices

• Ensure proper handling and disposal of expired materials and products

• Support sample production and quality validation activities

• Occasionally travel between nearby facilities, approximately 15 minutes apart

• 4-6+ years of Quality Control experience within a manufacturing environment

• Batch manufacturing experience required

• Previous Quality Control supervisory or management experience

• Experience with GMP-regulated manufacturing

• Hands-on experience with CAPA and non-conformance investigations

• Strong understanding of raw material, in-process, and finished product quality

• Ability to work effectively with manufacturing and production teams

• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills

• High School Diploma required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

Candidates coming from the following industries are strongly encouraged to apply:

• Fragrance or Flavor Manufacturing

• Cosmetics / Personal Care

• Specialty Chemicals

• Food / Food Ingredients

• Candles / Home Fragrance

• Consumer Products

• Other Batch Manufacturing Environments

Experience with fragrance manufacturing, odor evaluation, laboratory quality testing, or BatchMetrics (QWS) is a plus.

• $70,000-$85,000 annually, based on experience

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

• Benefits effective on your date of hire

• 10 days PTO, prorated during the first year

• Additional company benefits

• Relocation assistance may be available for highly qualified candidates

If you're a Quality professional who understands that great QC isn't just about what happens in the lab, it's about keeping the entire manufacturing process running accurately, consistently, and compliantly, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with Zing Recruiting to learn more!

Zing Recruiting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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