Quality Assurance Manager - Fort Wayne, IN

Back To List Quality Assurance Manager Apply Location Fort Wayne, IN No Remote Type Full Time Salary $100,000 - $120,000 / yr ID 8410 Posted Oct 13, 2026 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. 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! Apply