Job Description

Quality Manager

Manufacturing Leadership Opportunity

A growing manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead quality systems, compliance initiatives, food safety programs, and continuous improvement efforts within a fast-paced production environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a quality professional looking to join a stable, growth-oriented company where they can make a direct impact on operations, quality culture, and long-term business success. The organization is committed to investing in its people, developing future leaders, and maintaining best-in-class quality standards.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

✔ Growing and financially stable organization

✔ Highly visible leadership role with strong executive support

✔ Opportunity to build and strengthen quality systems and culture

✔ Collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement

✔ Career advancement opportunities within a growing operation

✔ Strong emphasis on employee development and leadership growth

✔ Competitive compensation and benefits package

✔ Ability to make a meaningful impact across the entire operation

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all quality assurance and quality management initiatives across the facility
• Develop, mentor, and support quality team members
• Drive continuous improvement projects focused on quality, efficiency, and compliance
• Maintain compliance with customer, company, and regulatory requirements
• Manage internal audits, supplier audits, corrective actions, and quality documentation
• Analyze quality metrics and implement sustainable improvements
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, and Leadership teams to improve overall plant performance
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action programs
• Ensure audit readiness and support customer and third-party audits

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• 5+ years of Quality leadership experience within a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems and regulatory compliance
• Experience leading supplier quality programs and audit activities
• Experience with ISO 9001, FSSC 22000, SQF, BRCGS, ISO 22000, or other GFSI-recognized standards
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, CAPA, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies
• Strong analytical, organizational, and leadership skills
• Proven ability to develop teams and drive accountability

Preferred Experience

• Manufacturing quality leadership experience
• Food-grade, packaging, plastics, converting, printing, or other regulated manufacturing environments
• Customer audit and third-party certification audit experience
• Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and process optimization initiatives
• Strong supplier quality and vendor management experience

For Immediate Consideration

Send your resume confidentially to:

Hillary Cooley
Food & Beverage Manufacturing Recruiter | gpac
hillary.cooley@gogpac.com

Keywords: Quality Manager, Quality Assurance Manager, QA Manager, Quality Systems Manager, Continuous Improvement, ISO 9001, FSSC 22000, SQF, BRCGS, ISO 22000, HACCP, GMP, Supplier Quality, Audit Management, CAPA, Root Cause Analysis, Food Safety, Manufacturing Quality, Quality Leadership, Regulatory Compliance, Lean Manufacturing, GFSI.

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.