Quality Assurance Manager - Fort Wayne

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

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.

• 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!