Conexus Food Solutions

Inventory Control & Quality Assurance Manager (Food Industry)

Conexus Food Solutions - Chicago, IL - Full Time

Site Address: 6500 W 51st Chicago, IL 60638
6 Day Work Week

Who We Are
Conexus Food Solutions is a leader in the Asian food service industry, bringing a diverse range of ethnic cuisines, such as Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Thai, to the table. Our corporate headquarters in Chicago is where we house our fully integrated food processing, manufacturing, logistics, and worldwide supply chain services all under one roof. With distribution centers spanning the US, over 2 million square feet of warehousing space, and a fleet of more than 1,000 trucks, we're the go-to when it comes to reliable delivery services. 

At Conexus Food Solutions we believe that teamwork and collaboration are the keys to success. We pride ourselves on maintaining the highest standards of integrity and honesty in everything we do and building strong relationships with our clients. We're looking for individuals who share our values and are committed to excellence. Join our team and contribute to our culture of collaboration and integrity while growing your own skills and expertise. Together, we'll deliver high-quality products and exceptional service to our clients and achieve great things.

What You’ll Do
As the Inventory Control & Quality Assurance Manager, you will oversee the integrity of inventory management processes while ensuring compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory standards. You will lead efforts to strengthen inventory accuracy, implement best practices for quality control, and foster a culture of continuous improvement across the facility. This role requires close collaboration with warehouse teams and a strong floor presence to ensure real-time problem-solving and effective execution of processes.

  • Develop, implement, and maintain inventory control procedures to ensure accuracy, minimize shrinkage, and optimize stock levels.

  • Oversee quality assurance programs and ensure compliance with BRCGS, USDA, FDA, OSHA, and other regulatory requirements.

  • Lead and coordinate annual audits (including BRCGS) and certification processes.

  • Work closely with warehouse teams to monitor inventory practices, provide training, and drive accountability for inventory accuracy and quality standards.

  • Maintain a strong floor presence to identify issues firsthand, support staff, and ensure alignment with company policies and procedures.

  • Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, procurement, and logistics to ensure inventory integrity and quality standards are consistently met.

  • Analyze inventory data, identify trends, and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

  • Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies and support internal and external audits.

Salary Range: $70K - $85K

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field.

  • 5+ years of experience in inventory management and/or quality assurance in food processing/distribution.

  • 2+ years in a lead role overseeing inventory and quality programs preferred.

  • Strong understanding of global food safety standards and inventory management principles.

  • Exceptional organizational and analytical skills with the ability to prioritize competing demands.

  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills across all organizational levels.

  • Hands-on leadership style with the ability to maintain a strong presence on the warehouse floor.

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