Quality Assurance Manager

3 days ago

Greater Indianapolis, United States Allegiance Group Full time

Title:
Quality Manager

Location:
Indianapolis, Indiana

Compensation:
$90,000 - $130,000

My client is a leading food and beverage manufacturer seeking a strategic and proactive
Quality Manager
to champion our commitment to food safety and product quality. This role is pivotal in safeguarding our brand, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving a culture of continuous quality improvement across our Indianapolis facility.

If you are a passionate quality leader with a deep understanding of SQF, GMPs, and HACCP, and you thrive on developing robust quality systems, we encourage you to apply.

What You'll Do:

  • Lead the Quality System:
    Own, manage, and continuously improve the SQF (Safe Quality Food) system, ensuring the site is always audit-ready.
  • Ensure Regulatory Compliance:
    Serve as the primary point of contact for all regulatory agencies (FDA, USDA, Ohio Dept. of Agriculture) and third-party audits, ensuring full compliance with all local, state, and federal food safety regulations.
  • Drive a Culture of Quality:
    Champion a "Quality First" mindset across all departments, providing training and coaching on GMPs, HACCP principles, and quality standards to all employees.
  • Manage the Quality Team:
    Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Quality Technicians and Specialists, fostering their growth and ensuring effective execution of daily quality checks.
  • Oversee Food Safety Plans:
    Maintain and validate the HACCP/HARPC plans and prerequisite programs, ensuring they are effective and properly documented.
  • Lead Root Cause Analysis:
    Spearhead complex investigations into customer complaints, non-conformances, and CAPAs, implementing effective and sustainable corrective actions.
  • Manage Supplier Quality:
    Oversee the raw material and ingredient approval process, conduct supplier audits, and manage the supplier corrective action program.
  • Analyze & Report on Quality Metrics:
    Establish KPIs for the quality department, analyze data trends, and present quality performance reports to plant and corporate leadership.

What We're Looking For:

  • Bachelor's degree
    in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or a related scientific field is required.
  • 5+ years of experience
    in a quality assurance role within food and beverage manufacturing.
  • 2+ years in a quality leadership role
    (e.g., Quality Supervisor, Quality Manager) with direct reports.
  • Expert knowledge
    of GFSI schemes (SQF highly preferred), HACCP, GMPs, and FDA/USDA regulations.
  • Proven experience
    leading successful third-party and regulatory audits.
  • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
    with the ability to influence and drive change at all levels of the organization.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills
    using methodologies like 5-Whys, Fishbone Diagrams, and statistical analysis.
  • Proficiency with quality management software
    and Microsoft Office Suite.

Why Join Us?

  • Competitive base salary and annual performance-based bonus.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match.
  • Critical leadership role with a direct impact on product safety and company success.
  • Significant opportunity for professional growth and career advancement.
  • Play a key role in a respected, growing company with a strong commitment to quality.

Apply Today

Ready to lead our quality mission? Send your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant food safety and quality management experience to
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or click "Apply" to connect.

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