Job Description

Gpac is partnering with a confidential pet food manufacturer in Northern Indiana to identify a Quality & Food Safety Manager . This role will lead food safety and quality programs at the plant level, ensuring compliance with FSMA, GFSI/BRC standards, and corporate quality requirements. The position plays a critical role in regulatory compliance, audit readiness, continuous improvement, and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and maintain FSMA compliance, Food Safety Plans, and Preventive Controls
Oversee and manage BRC/GFSI certification and audit readiness
Manage site-level quality assurance and food safety systems, SOPs, and documentation
Serve as primary point of contact with FDA, certification bodies, customers, and consultants
Lead CAPA programs, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives
Oversee pest control, microbiological testing, and finished product evaluation programs
Train, develop, and lead QA staff including supervisors, specialists, and technicians
Support supplier quality programs and raw material approval processes
Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, maintenance, R&D, and leadership teams
Actively contribute to site senior management initiatives and business objectives

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in food manufacturing or quality
5-10 years of food processing experience with supervisory responsibility
Experience with FDA-regulated environments and GFSI certification programs
HACCP and/or PCQI certification preferred
Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, APPLY TODAY! Or for immediate consideration send your confidential resume to Brittany at

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

Job Tags

Full time, Immediate start

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