Quality Assurance Manager - Fort Wayne, IN

Austin Allen Inc; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Paid relocation to Upper MW

Job summary

Austin Allen Inc. in Fort Wayne, IN, seeks a hands-on Quality Assurance Manager to lead food safety and quality programs in a growing dairy operation. This on-site role offers a salary of $100,000–$120,000 plus bonus, benefits, and paid relocation to the Upper Midwest.

You will lead QA and laboratory teams, oversee audits, and partner with Operations to drive continuous improvement and a strong safety culture across shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience managing QA in food manufacturing; dairy experience preferred.
• Science-based background in a related field.
• Experience with SQF, GMP, HACCP, and food safety audits.
• Knowledge of laboratory testing, microbiological analysis, and environmental controls.
• Experience developing and improving quality systems and procedures.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Collaborative, servant-leadership approach with accountability.
• Self-motivated and able to work across departments.
• Flexibility to support off-shift operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the QA and laboratory teams.
• Oversee food safety, quality systems, laboratory testing, and regulatory compliance.
• Evaluate and improve QA programs, policies, procedures, and documentation.
• Manage microbiological testing, environmental monitoring, and product quality standards.
• Lead food safety audits and ensure GMP/HACCP/SQF compliance.
• Partner with Operations and Maintenance to drive continuous improvement.
• Promote accountability, teamwork, and a strong food safety culture.

Skills

QA leadership

Food science background

GMP/HACCP/SQF knowledge

Auditing and testing

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Education

Science degree (Food Science/Chemistry/Biology/Microbiology)

Job description

Quality Assurance Manager

Salary $100,000 – $120,000 + Bonus + Benefits + Paid Relocation to Upper MW

Are you a hands‑on Quality Assurance leader who thrives in a collaborative manufacturing environment? We're seeking a proactive QA Manager to lead food safety and quality programs for a growing dairy manufacturing operation. This is an excellent opportunity for a science‑minded professional who enjoys developing people, improving processes, and making a meaningful impact.

Location Fort Wayne, IN

No Remote

Posted Oct 13, 2026

As the Quality Assurance Manager, your focus will be to:

Lead, coach, and develop the Quality Assurance and laboratory teams.

• Oversee food safety, quality systems, laboratory testing, and regulatory compliance.
• Evaluate and improve QA programs, policies, procedures, and documentation.
• Manage microbiological testing, environmental monitoring, and product quality standards.
• Lead food safety audits and ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, and SQF requirements.
• Partner closely with Operations and Maintenance to drive continuous improvement.
• Promote accountability, teamwork, and a strong food safety culture.

Minimum Requirements For The Quality Assurance Manager

• Quality Assurance management experience in food manufacturing; dairy experience strongly preferred.
• Strong science background, ideally in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, or Microbiology.
• Experience with SQF, GMP, HACCP, and food safety audits.
• Knowledge of laboratory testing, microbiological analysis, and environmental controls.
• Experience developing, reviewing, and improving quality systems and procedures.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• A collaborative, servant‑leadership approach with the ability to hold teams accountable.
• Self‑motivated professional who takes initiative and works effectively across departments.
• Flexibility to support off‑shift operations when needed.

Ready to lead a great team? If you're passionate about food safety, continuous improvement, and building strong partnerships, we'd love to hear from you!