QA Program Leader — Food Quality & Compliance

fgf brands; Brownsburg (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home Grown Talent

Vision & Dental

401(k) matching

Discount program

Tuition reimbursement

Leadership training

Job summary

FGF Brands is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to lead the QA team across 3 shifts in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. You will design, implement, and manage QA activities, drive continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with HACCP, GMP, and GFSI standards.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior management to optimize quality systems, mentor staff, and uphold safety and regulatory requirements across facilities in the USA and Canada.

Qualifications

• Postsecondary degree in a relevant field (Biology or Food Science)
• Minimum of 5 years in a QA leadership role within a food manufacturing environment
• Internal auditor training/certificate
• Knowledge and experience of HACCP, GMPs
• Experience with the implementation and maintenance of a GFSI audit program
• Experience/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

Responsibilities

• Lead the QA team across 3 shifts, ensuring tasks are conducted consistently and efficiently
• Foster a constructive work environment with strong leadership and open communication
• Provide QA and Food Safety expertise to all management levels
• Review quality systems and conduct internal audits supporting the GFSI program
• Lead HACCP, GMP, and BRC program updates and verifications
• Coordinate audits with cross-functional teams and 3rd parties
• Evaluate supplier audits and implement corrective actions
• Document new policies and best practices while improving processes

Skills

QA leadership

Auditing

GFSI knowledge

Root Cause Analysis

Communication skills

Team-building

MS Office

Education

Biology or Food Science degree

Internal auditor training/certificate

Tools

HACCP

GMPs

Six Sigma/Lean

Job description

FGF Brands is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to lead the QA team across 3 shifts in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. You will design, implement, and manage QA activities, drive continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with HACCP, GMP, and GFSI standards.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior management to optimize quality systems, mentor staff, and uphold safety and regulatory requirements across facilities in the USA and Canada.