Quality Assurance Manager in Center Township, Indiana

Location

Center Township, Indiana

Job Type

Full-time

Company

Management Recruiters of Zionsville

A hands-on Quality Assurance Manager to lead all food safety, quality, and regulatory programs at a high-volume manufacturing facility is needed in Greater Indianapolis. This role is a critical member of the plant leadership team, responsible for driving a strong quality culture, ensuring audit readiness, and partnering cross-functionally with Operations, Maintenance, and Supply Chain.

This leader will be highly visible on the plant floor, influencing processes, people, and performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead all site food safety and quality systems, ensuring compliance with regulatory, customer, and internal standards

• Own and manage HACCP, QMS, and prerequisite programs, including implementation, validation, and training

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on product quality, process optimization, and waste reduction

• Investigate customer complaints and internal issues; lead Root Cause Analysis and CAPA execution

• Oversee plant laboratory operations, ensuring accurate chemical, microbiological, and sensory testing

• Establish, track, and communicate quality KPIs to plant and corporate leadership

• Ensure effective sanitation programs, including validation, verification, and troubleshooting

• Maintain audit-ready documentation and lead all customer, third-party (GFSI), and regulatory audits

• Ensure on-time release of raw materials and finished goods to support production and customer fulfillment

• Coach and develop plant personnel on food safety and quality standards; build a proactive quality culture

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or related field

• 5+ years of progressive quality/food safety management experience in food manufacturing

• Strong knowledge of HACCP, QMS, CAPA, and GMPs

• Experience with GFSI standards (SQF or BRC)

• HACCP & PCQI Certification

Compensation:

• Up to $150K base plus bonus potential and relocation assistance is offered

Contact: Jenny Sochocki at Management Recruiters of Zionsville at 317-678-0120 or jenny@mriz.net