QA Program Leader

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Brownsburg (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership training

Health & Welfare benefits including V&

Vision & Dental

401(k) matching

Discount program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

FGF Brands is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager (QA Program Leader) to design, execute, and manage QA activities in our fast-paced food manufacturing plants. You will lead a QA team across three shifts and drive regulatory compliance, HACCP, GMP, and GFSI programs.

You will mentor staff, collaborate with operations and R&D, conduct audits, implement CAPAs, and champion continuous improvement in quality and safety across all facilities.

Qualifications

• Postsecondary degree in Biology or Food Science.
• Minimum 5 years QA leadership in food manufacturing.
• Internal auditor training/certificate.
• Knowledge of HACCP and GMPs.
• Experience with GFSI audit programs or CI/Lean experience is desirable.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent MS Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead the QA team across 3 shifts, ensuring tasks are conducted efficiently and meet business needs.
• Develop a constructive work environment with strong leadership and open communication.
• Provide expertise and leadership on QA and Food Safety with management.
• Review quality systems through internal audits to support the GFSI program.
• Lead HACCP, GMP, and BRC programs, including updates and verifications.
• Act as a cross-functional liaison to ensure regulatory compliance for all plants.
• Schedule and conduct monthly GMP, internal, and external audits with cross-functional teams; coordinate 3rd party audits.
• Complete supplier audits and evaluate suppliers based on risk.
• Evaluate audit findings and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Document new policies and practices; train team members on QA and Food Safety.
• Identify training needs and organize GMP, HACCP training.
• Draft and implement QA/food safety policies and procedures.
• Assist with SOP development and ensure proper documentation and storage.
• Perform risk assessments and root cause analysis (5Why is an asset).
• Address corrective actions based on deviations or customer complaints.
• Maintain pest control programs and coordinate with operations.
• Foster continuous process improvement within the QA team.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Biology or Food Science degree

Job description

Introduction

We’re a naan traditional company…

Working at FGF Brands, there is never a dull moment! As a successful company that is continually growing there is always challenging yet rewarding work to be a part of. We have an entrepreneurial spirit which encourages all our team members to use their own creativity and out of the box thinking to come up with solutions and new ideas.

Overview

As Quality Assurance Manager (QA Program Leader), you will be responsible for designing, executing, and assisting in the day-to-day management of QA activities in our manufacturing plants. You will be leading a team consisting of QA technicians, all within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

What FGF Offers:

• FGF believes in Home Grown Talent, accelerated career growth with leadership training, and unleashing your potential.
• Competitive Compensation, Health & Welfare Benefits including Vision & Dental, and flexible options at competitive premiums.
• 401 (k) matching program
• Discount program - Restaurants, gyms, shopping, etc.
• Tuition reimbursement

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead the QA team across 3 shifts, ensuring that tasks are conducted consistently, efficiently, and meet the needs of the business.
• Developing a constructive work environment through excellent interpersonal, team-building skills, leadership, open communications, encouraging input, and constructive performance management.
• Work with all levels of management in providing expertise, technical support, recommendations, and leadership as it pertains to QA and Food Safety activities.
• Review the implementation and efficacy of the quality systems by conducting regular internal audits, which support the GFSI program
• Lead HACCP, GMP, and BRC program, including updates, maintenance, verifications, and validation as required.
• Act as a cross-functional liaison to ensure all plants are meeting regulatory and compliance requirements for all stakeholders.
• Scheduling and conducting monthly GMP, internal, and external audits with your cross-functional team. Coordinate and lead 3rd party audits
• Complete supplier audits as required and evaluate suppliers based on risk
• Evaluate audit findings and implement and/or recommend appropriate corrective and preventive actions, ensuring effective closure.
• Introduce and support innovative approaches to current audit best practices while simultaneously working with the team to document new policies and practices as required.
• Identify training needs supporting the Quality and Food Safety programs and organize training.
• Perform GMP, HACCP technical and SOP training as required.
• Draft and implement quality assurance/food safety policies and procedures
• Assist with cross-functional SOP development and ensure that facility SOPs and related documents are in the correct format, properly stored, and distributed as per manufacturing excellence requirements
• Conduct a Risk Assessment for all quality-related non-conformities and work on solving the most critical items.
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis to solve critical non-conformities. Knowledge in the 5Why process is an asset.
• Assist in follow-up and issue any corrective actions, if necessary, based on deviations found in the plant process or resulting from customer complaints.
• Ensure that the pest control program is being maintained and liaise with the operation to ensure that all requirements are met.
• Maintaining an attitude of continuous process improvement and training of Team Members

Requirements

• Postsecondary degree in a relevant field (preferably Biology or Food Science)
• A minimum of 5 years in a QA leadership role within a food manufacturing environment is required
• Internal auditor training/certificate
• Knowledge and experience of HACCP, GMPs
• Experience with the implementation and maintenance of a GFSI audit programExperience and/or education in continuous improvement, Six Sigma, or lean manufacturing is highly desirable
• Strong leadership and team-building skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent MS Office skills