Quality Assurance Director in Jefferson

Date Posted: Monday, April 14, 2025

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Job Description

Gpac is currently working with a food manufacturer in southern Indiana who is searching for a Quality Assurance Director! Business is booming and the company is going through rapid growth! They have two facilities at this location running 24/7 across 3 shifts, plus a third one that is almost completed! Employees are well-rewarded for their efforts, and it's a fun, team-oriented place to work, complete with free lunch on Mondays!

*Candidates for this position must have strong USDA background, with experience in either meat processing or RTE environments*

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Implement and maintain QC policies, procedures, and directives to ensure compliance with company, customer, and government expectations, providing feedback and follow-up for corrective actions.
  • Lead the plant's SQF certification program.
  • Perform customer audits and annual SQF audits.
  • Develop and maintain the HACCP plan and train plant personnel on quality programs.
  • Communicate with USDA regarding preoperational or operational inspections.
  • Develop and maintain quality control systems/programs, including Pest Control, Self-Inspection, Supplier Management, Safety, Microbiological Testing, and Defense.
  • Conduct pre-shipment reviews, CCPs, validation studies, and report deficiencies for GMPs, HACCP, and SSOPs.
  • Perform microbiological tests on finished products, environmental, and direct food contact surfaces.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree from a four-year accredited college or university.
  • Five-plus years of quality control management experience in a RTE or meat processing environment.
  • HACCP Certification (preferred).
  • SQF Certification (preferred).
  • Real USDA experience.
  • Experience with multi-location operations a plus.
    • Strong computer skills, analytical abilities, and experience with equipment and food-processing equipment.
  • Knowledge of quality control processes related to the food-processing industry.
  • Familiarity with quality process control, HACCP, SSOP, and SOP.
  • Knowledge of USDA and FDA standards.

 

Client is offering full relocation assistance

Targeting 130k-155k base salary DOE

 

If interested, APPLY TODAY! You can also send your resume directly to Miranda at Miranda.hill@gogpac.com for consideration!

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.