Manufacturing Quality Assurance Manager

Manager, Supply Chain Quality Assurance

Indianapolis, IN | Full-Time | Manufacturing & Production

Northwest Talent Solutions is seeking an experienced and passionate Manager, Supply Chain Quality Assurance on behalf of a leading global manufacturing client in the food and consumer goods sector. This role is a high-impact leadership position responsible for driving quality assurance strategy, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives at a flagship production facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of plant quality operations, ensuring adherence to corporate, local, and ISO standards.

• Oversee food safety systems, regulatory compliance (HACCP, FSSC 22000, Organic, Kosher, etc.), and customer quality expectations.

• Manage and develop a team of QA and sanitation professionals, setting performance goals, conducting coaching, and supporting ongoing technical training.

• Drive root cause investigations and deploy a robust Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) program.

• Serve as site quality lead during audits, regulatory inspections, and customer visits.

• Champion a defect-eradication culture through Integrated Lean Six Sigma and site Quality Pillars.

• Monitor and improve site KPIs related to quality, safety, sanitation, and compliance.

• Lead internal audit programs, consumer complaint investigations, and continuous quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field (Required)

• 7+ years of experience in quality assurance within food, pharma, or regulated manufacturing

• 5+ years in a leadership role at a manufacturing facility

• Strong knowledge of food safety systems (HACCP, GMP, GFSI, FSSC)

• Proven ability to manage audits, internal quality systems, and regulatory inspections

• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing technical vendors

• Familiarity with sensory quality programs and analytical equipment a plus

Additional Information

• Compensation: Competitive base salary of $117,400$136,967 + full benefits package

• Relocation assistance may be available for the ideal candidate

• ️ Schedule: MondayFriday with flexibility as needed

• ️ Travel: Less than 5%

Why This Role?

This position offers the opportunity to lead a high-performing Quality team at a major production site, shape the future of food safety and quality assurance, and influence enterprise-wide systems. Youll work closely with plant leadership and have dotted-line reporting to corporate quality, giving you both operational and strategic visibility.

Ready to Elevate Your Career?

Submit your application today and join a mission-driven organization committed to excellence, innovation, and consumer trust.