Quality Systems Manager

Skjodt-Barrett Foods•Lebanon, IN

22d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Plant Quality Assurance Manager, we are looking for a Quality Systems Manager to join and lead our team and programs. You will partner closely with QA, production, sanitation, maintenance, procurement, scheduling, and plant leadership as you drive program execution and support continuous improvement. You will work directly with sampling, testing, hold-and-release processes, laboratory programs, pest control, and documentation management. This is an onsite role working Monday to Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., at our Lebanon, Indiana, plant with some flexibility to cover other shifts on occasion.

Requirements

The education. You have a bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or a related field, or equivalent technical training that supports strong comprehension of food safety and quality systems. You can read and interpret standards, measurements, and documented processes relevant to food production environments.
The experience. You have hands-on plant experience in the food industry, including exposure to supervisory or leadership responsibilities. You are comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing setting and managing shifting priorities. You have strong knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, allergen management, pasteurization, BRCGS or other GFSI programs, and applicable food safety regulations. You may have HACCP, PCQI, or other food safety certifications.
The technical skills. You are proficient with Microsoft Office and quality data management systems. You can conduct, document, and interpret in-process checks, support investigations, and contribute to corrective and preventive actions. You can navigate documentation, specifications, and production records with accuracy and attention to detail.
The leadership. You bring a steady, accountable, and solutions-focused approach to guiding others. You can coordinate tasks, support team members, and contribute to planning and executing projects that strengthen food safety and quality outcomes. You lead by example, follow through on commitments, and create clarity around expectations. You are organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage timelines, priorities, and cross-functional collaboration. You demonstrate a continuous learning mindset and encourage others to do the same, fostering a culture of consistency, improvement, and shared responsibility.
The interpersonal skills. You have clear, professional, and adaptable communication skills, verbal and written, including the ability to prepare reports and relay quality expectations. You can work directly with cross-functional teams and build productive relationships across levels and departments, collaborating effectively in a diverse plant environment.