Coaching, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Embedded Systems, Food Production, Food Safety, Food Science, Hyperion Pillar, Leadership, Lean Six Sigma, Operational Support, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Problem Solving Skills, Process Engineering, Process Improvement, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Quality Management, Quality Metrics, Risk Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Systems Administration/Management, Time Management
Job Title: Senior Quality Improvement Lead (Onsite)
Location: Chicago, IL
Hours: 7:00 am to 3:00 pm | Pay: 38/hr
About the Role
As a key member of the Quality Team, you will provide line-embedded leadership focused on reducing and eliminating quality losses across Cracker lines and Ingredient Handling. You’ll partner closely with operations teams to drive continuous improvement, strengthen quality ownership, and ensure sustainable results.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and reduce recurring quality losses (holds, deviations, rework, instability)
- Lead structured problem-solving using IL6S, RCA, and continuous improvement tools
- Track performance using Daily Management Systems (DMS) and ensure timely action closure
- Deploy and sustain Quality Pillar tools (process maps, quality matrices, standard work)
- Own Quality Metrics and IQS governance, including training and system support
- Lead quality investigations, risk assessments, and decision-making during complex events
- Drive cross-functional collaboration and extend improvements across multiple lines
- Coach and develop team members while strengthening a culture of quality and accountability
What You Bring
- Experience in manufacturing quality, food safety, or process engineering
- Strong understanding of production processes and equipment behavior
- Proven ability to lead or support quality improvement initiatives
- Experience with root cause analysis and continuous improvement (Lean, Six Sigma, IL6S preferred)
- Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to influence and drive change across teams
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in quality, Food Science, Engineering, Operations, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in a food manufacturing or similar environment
- Flexibility to support operations across shifts as needed
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Axelon Services Corporation