Hiring: Food Safety & Quality Assurance Plant Supervisor Company: Portillo's Location: Addison, IL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-12 13:21:30 Employment Type: On-site Target Skills & Keywords : Bun, Lean Manufacturing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Pest, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Compliance, Root Cause Analysis, Six Sigma About the job Experience: •00 yearly. Your actual compensation will depend on experience, location, and/or additional skills you bring to the table. Required Skills: •Responsible for overseeing daily FSQA execution within the assigned plant, including technician supervision, compliance monitoring, escalation management, and operational decision making related to food safety and quality. Food safety, regulatory compliance, and product quality are critical priorities of this role. •This position is plant-based and requires on-site presence at the assigned manufacturing facility Monday through Friday to support daily FSQA operations. •Family: Work together to make everyone feel at home, and we step up when someone needs help •Execute and monitor compliance with all food safety and quality assurance programs established by Portillo’s •Conduct monthly GMP inspections and KPI reporting •Coordinate execution of the plant pest control program •Manage and oversee daily work activities of FSQA technicians across plant operations from receiving through production and shipping •Lead and oversee prioritizing daily FSQA activities and allocating team resources to support operational and compliance needs Qualifications: •5+ years of FSQA experience or bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry or related field •Troubleshooting, data analysis, and investigative skills •Demonstrated capacity to operate independently within established FSQA programs, standards, and procedures •Demonstrated ability to manage and develop team members •Sound reporting, with good interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) •Good organization and time management skills, with attention to detail •Bilingual in English and Spanish strongly preferred •Internal or Lead Auditor Certification preferred •Knowledge of Six Sigma/Lean Manufacturing is a plus •Knowledge of government regulatory requirements in food (USDA, FDA FSMA) a plus Compensation: •$65,000 - $80,000 / year •This Position Is Also Served With Participation in a discretionary bonus program based on company and individual performance, among other ingredients Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!