Quality Assurance Management

Austin Allen Company - Professional Recruitment · Cincinnati metropolitan area, United States

Quality Assurance Management

Quality Assurance Manager - $100,000 – $120,000

Quality Assurance Supervisor - $80,000 – $85,000

Included: Big Company Benefits + Bonus + Paid Relocation to the Upper Midwest

Are you a hands-on Quality Assurance leader who thrives in a collaborative manufacturing environment? We're seeking proactive QA leaders to steer the 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 Supervisor/Manager, you’ll focus on:

• Lead, coach, and develop Quality Assurance and laboratory teams.
• Oversee quality control, laboratory testing, food safety programs, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop, implement, and improve quality systems, policies, and procedures.
• Monitor product quality, investigate issues, and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, SQF, and food safety audit requirements.
• Collaborate with Operations and other departments to drive continuous improvement.
• Promote a strong culture of quality, food safety, accountability, and teamwork.

What we are looking for in the Quality Assurance Supervisor/Manager:

• Quality Assurance leadership experience in food manufacturing; dairy experience preferred.
• Strong science background in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, or Microbiology.
• Knowledge of laboratory testing, microbiological analysis, and food safety standards.
• Experience with GMP, HACCP, SQF, and food safety audits; PCQI certification a plus.
• Ability to develop, implement, and improve quality systems, policies, and procedures.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Collaborative, hands-on leader who takes initiative, uses data to make decisions, and holds teams accountable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Flexibility to support production operations across shifts as needed.