Alpha Baking Co., Inc. · 1 week ago
Sr. Quality Assurance Manager
La Porte, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expAlpha Baking Co., Inc. is seeking a Sr. Quality Assurance Manager to lead and develop the QA team while ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. The role involves overseeing facility audits, managing quality programs, and collaborating with various departments to resolve quality issues.
BakeryFood and Beverage
Responsibilities
Lead, coach, and develop the QA team to ensure strong execution of quality and food safety responsibilities across all shifts
Ensure compliance with applicable FDA, USDA, and state food safety regulations and customer requirements
Oversee facility audits including third-party certifications (e.g., BRC, SQF, AIB), customer inspections, and internal GMP reviews
Manage and continuously improve programs related to HACCP, HARPC, allergen control, sanitation, pest control, traceability, and product hold/release
Collaborate with Operations, R&D, Maintenance, and Sanitation to proactively resolve quality issues and drive root cause corrective actions
Lead or support investigations related to product complaints, deviations, and non-conformances
Ensure documentation and data integrity across all QA systems, including product testing, calibration records, and process control charts
Develop and monitor quality KPIs and present metrics to plant and corporate leadership
Partner with HR to ensure QA training programs are maintained and effectively implemented
Support implementation of corporate and customer-driven quality initiatives at the site level
Monitor and analyze plant quality metrics (holds, customer complaints, deviations, non-conformances)
Lead or support capital projects related to quality and food safety (new lines, equipment upgrades)
Act as a change agent, building engagement across production, sanitation and maintenance
Direct implementation of line-level QA process (in-process checks, packaging integrity, foreign material prevention, metal/x-ray detection, amongst others)
Serve as the primary contact for auditors
Drive quality KPI's and accountability across departments
Design, implement and continuously improve the plant-wide quality management system that aligns with the corporate level
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field
Minimum 5–7 years of progressive QA/Food Safety experience in a food manufacturing environment, with at least 2 years in a leadership role
Strong knowledge of FSMA, HACCP, GMPs, and food safety regulatory compliance
Demonstrated success leading teams and managing third-party audits
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; data-driven decision-making required
Excellent communication and cross-functional leadership skills
Proficiency with QA software systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and ERP platforms (e.g., SAP, Plex, etc.)
Preferred
Experience with bakery or high-volume food manufacturing environments strongly preferred
Company
Alpha Baking Co., Inc.
Alpha Baking Company, Inc. was established in 1979 with the acquisition of the Mary Ann Baking Company in Chicago.
1001-5000 employees
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