Job Description

Food QA Manager

Compensation:  $125,000 - $145,000

Location: Daviess County, Indiana

Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire

Position Overview

An established food manufacturing operation is seeking an experienced Food QA Manager to lead and strengthen its Quality Assurance and Food Safety programs. This is an excellent opportunity for a food science professional who combines strong technical knowledge with hands-on quality leadership and a passion for product excellence.

The Food QA Manager will take ownership of quality systems, oversee food safety and regulatory compliance, drive continuous improvement, and partner closely with Production and Operations to ensure products consistently meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and integrity.

This position offers the opportunity to influence manufacturing performance, develop quality initiatives, and make a meaningful impact on the organization's overall quality culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all Quality Assurance and Food Safety programs within the manufacturing operation.

• Ensure compliance with FDA regulations, FSMA requirements, GMPs, HACCP, and applicable industry standards.

• Develop, implement, maintain, and continuously improve quality management systems, policies, and procedures.

• Oversee product quality, food safety, inspections, testing, documentation, and recordkeeping.

• Lead internal and external audits, regulatory inspections, corrective actions, and preventive measures.

• Investigate customer complaints, product deviations, nonconformances, and quality issues; implement effective root cause analysis and corrective actions.

• Partner with Production, Operations, and other departments to improve processes, reduce quality risks, and maintain product consistency.

• Establish and monitor quality performance metrics while identifying opportunities for operational improvement.

• Provide leadership, coaching, and development for quality personnel.

• Promote a culture of food safety, accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, or a related scientific discipline preferred.

• Previous experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Management, or Food Safety within a food manufacturing environment.

• Strong understanding of food safety regulations, FDA requirements, FSMA, GMPs, and HACCP principles.

• Experience managing quality systems, audits, inspections, and corrective action programs.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root cause analysis skills.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and influence operational decisions.

• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to develop and motivate a quality team.

• Excellent communication, organizational, and decision-making abilities.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Leadership role with the ability to influence quality and food safety initiatives.

• Opportunity to make a direct impact on product integrity and manufacturing performance.

• Work closely with Production, Operations, and organizational leadership.

• Bring your food science expertise into a position with ownership and accountability.

• Opportunity to drive meaningful improvements and strengthen the organization's quality culture.

• Join an established food manufacturing operation with an opportunity for long-term career growth.

Take the Next Step

If you are a Food Science or Quality Assurance professional ready to take ownership of quality programs, influence manufacturing operations, and make a lasting impact, this could be an excellent next step in your career.

All inquiries will be handled confidentially.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.