QA Manager — Food Safety Leader (Relocation Included)

The Judge Group, INC.; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Judge Group, INC. is seeking a Quality Manager to lead the QA department in a regulated food manufacturing facility in Greater Indianapolis, IN.

This role manages QA supervisors and labeling personnel, drives corrective actions, supports audits, and coordinates with an external sanitation provider; relocation assistance is provided.

The position offers a salary range of $90,000 to $110,000 plus bonus and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and relevant professional experience preferred. Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Food safety certification preferred.
• Quality management system practitioner certification preferred.
• Must be available to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as required to support continuous operations.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills with the ability to build positive working relationships in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Directly manage QA supervisors and labeling personnel; oversee hourly QA technicians.
• Investigate customer quality complaints, identify root causes, implement corrective actions.
• Monitor and report customer complaints to leadership; drive preventive action plans.
• Liaise with external sanitation provider; oversee cleaning schedules, program effectiveness, and invoices.
• Develop and monitor KPIs for food safety, quality, sanitation, and compliance.
• Support audits and ensure ongoing regulatory compliance and audit readiness.
• Report significant quality and regulatory matters to leadership with corrective actions.
• Manage creation, review, and approval of product specs and labeling per regulations.
• Maintain expert knowledge of applicable food safety and regulatory standards.
• Promote workplace safety and ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Develop and deliver food safety and quality training programs.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to strengthen food safety culture and improvements.

Job description

The Judge Group, INC. is seeking a Quality Manager to lead the QA department in a regulated food manufacturing facility in Greater Indianapolis, IN.

This role manages QA supervisors and labeling personnel, drives corrective actions, supports audits, and coordinates with an external sanitation provider; relocation assistance is provided.

The position offers a salary range of $90,000 to $110,000 plus bonus and benefits.