US Foods · 5 hours ago
FSQ Associate Quality Mgr. COP (Hybrid: Onsite and Remote Work)
Rosemont, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$75K/yr - $125K/yr
5+ years expUS Foods is a leading foodservice distributor, and they are seeking an FSQ Associate Quality Manager responsible for managing food safety and quality risks for designated product categories. The role involves collaborating with vendors, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards while supporting product development and continuous improvement.
E-CommerceFood and BeverageFood ProcessingSnack Food
Responsibilities
Ensures compliance of all assigned suppliers to US Foods requirements regarding food safety, quality and regulatory compliance, approving/suspending/restricting/disqualifying as required. Responsible to monitor approximately 50+ vendor facilities depending on the category supported
Collaborates with all existing vendors within the category to maintain product specifications for branded products to ensure consistent adherence to food safety and quality requirements. This requires teaming up with the category management team to hold suppliers accountable to US Foods requirements
Conducts vendor facility risk assessments both through reviewing documentation and by conducting on-site inspections for site approvals
Strong knowledge for assigned product categories in the following areas: regulatory performance standards, critical to quality attributes, , processing techniques, environmental monitoring and general microbiology
An active member of the merchandising cross functional category team enabling commercial success through maintenance of food safety standards and food regulatory compliance requirements while balancing innovation and commercialization needs
Provides or identifies resource to assist in educating cross functional partners with food safety and quality subject matter expertise including policies and regulations (including those specific to their categories such as FSIS, Low Acid Canned Food Processing, Pasteurized Milk Ordinance, The Produce Rule etc.)
Working knowledge of specific regulatory programs related to assigned product category
Partners with Product Development to design new products and define product specifications and plays a key role in the product review process. Provides ongoing diligence by ensuring product conformity to defined specifications and managing the internal and supplier approval process
Participates in plant trials and/or first productions, as appropriate, for new products. Accountable for ensuring that the product meets the brand standard at both the food safety and quality level
Actively manages supplier, customer and internal feedback to move US Foods to a proactive/predictive state in managing product quality and driving continuous improvement
Analyze complaint and product evaluation data to identify trends and opportunities with products and vendors to drive continuous improvement. Compile and issue quarterly FSQ scorecard to assigned vendors
Qualification
Required
B.S. in applicable field of science for the role, (e.g. food science, dairy science, meat science, animal science, plant science, engineering, microbiology, etc.) or commensurate degree required
PCQI/HACCP certified
Minimum 5 years Food Safety Quality experience required
Working knowledge with FDA (FSMA) & USDA regulatory requirements and food safety systems
2 years experience in a food manufacturing environment required
Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize required
Understanding of environmental monitoring programs, and application of FSMA/Preventive Controls, Food Safety Plan design, measurement, documentation and training; required
Strong interpersonal skills required, including the ability to interact across organizational levels
Preferred
Auditor certification preferred
Benefits
Health insurance
Pre-tax spending accounts
Retirement benefits
Paid time off
Short-term and long-term disability
Employee stock purchase plan
Life insurance
Company
US Foods
US Foods is a foodservice distributor that provides its customers with innovative food offerings and a suite of business solutions.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2BKey Investors
National Safety CouncilKohlberg Kravis RobertsCommonwealth's Opportunity Fund
2025-06-25Grant· $0.02M
2024-09-27Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2023-09-11Post Ipo Debt· $1B
Leadership Team
Dirk Locascio
Chief Financial Officer
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Greg Schaffner
Regional president
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