Senior Manager, Food Safety & Quality Compliance

TreeHouse Foods is a premier manufacturer specializing in private label packaged foods and beverages with an expansive network comprising over 20 production facilities and multiple corporate offices located throughout the United States and Canada. Renowned for its commitment to quality and affordability, TreeHouse Foods serves a broad customer base including families and communities, delivering high-grade food products that meet rigorous standards. As a company recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of America’s Best Large Employers, TreeHouse Foods fosters a diverse and value-driven workplace where integrity, accountability, and a commitment to exceptional results are paramount. Their corporate culture encourages innovation, continuous learning, and collaboration, supporting employees' career growth and development in a dynamic environment.

The role of Senior Manager, Food Safety & Quality Compliance, based in Oak Brook, IL, is a vital position within TreeHouse Foods' quality assurance framework aimed at ensuring the highest standards of food safety and regulatory compliance. This full-time, hybrid role carries an anticipated salary range of $124,800 to $187,200 annually, with eligibility for additional merit awards, bonuses, and equity compensation based on performance and qualifications. The Senior Manager will lead the development, implementation, and oversight of food safety and quality policies aligned with federal, state, GFSI, customer, certification, and internal standards. This role demands a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating compliance risks and requires engagement with regulatory bodies to address any compliance issues effectively.

This position acts as a subject matter expert on food safety regulations, providing crucial technical guidance to manufacturing facilities and warehouses to foster robust food safety practices. Responsibilities include overseeing compliance with food safety audits—including customer, certification, and regulatory assessments—and managing documentation related to regulatory compliance activities such as registrations and inspections. The Senior Manager will also spearhead improvements to internal audit programs and lead educational initiatives covering GFSI, GMP, HACCP, and PCQI requirements to enhance plant and warehouse competencies in food safety.

Additionally, the role entails collaboration with the Trade Compliance team to manage import/export documentation concerning food safety and quality and serving as a backup recall coordinator to facilitate smooth communication with regulatory agencies during product recall events. A key aspect of this role is the ability to travel up to 50% of the time to various facilities to support audits, assessments, and compliance activities, underscoring the hands-on leadership and operational aspect of the position. The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of regulatory frameworks and food processing methods, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and proven leadership capabilities to drive continuous improvement and compliance excellence within the organization, all while contributing to TreeHouse Foods’ mission to "Engage and Delight - One Customer at a Time." This career opportunity is ideal for professionals seeking a challenging and rewarding role in food safety management with a leading food manufacturer committed to employee growth, diversity, and an inclusive workplace.