We are seeking an experienced QA Manager to lead and strengthen our Quality Assurance, Feed Safety, and Regulatory Compliance programs. This is a critical leadership role for a hands-on professional with proven experience in feed or dry food safety, audit leadership, and regulatory oversight. Full-Time role, in-office Monday-Friday, 40 hours/week. There's potential to run the facility as well for the right candidate!
**Must relocate to Kalamazoo area!
If you thrive in fast-paced environments, take ownership of compliance systems, and are passionate about safety, quality, and continuous improvement—this role is for you.
Feed Safety & Quality Plan
Occupational Safety & Health Plan
Fleet Safety Plan
Maintain and update the Feed Safety & Quality Plan (reviewed every 3 years or as regulations/processes change)
Lead supplier, FDA, and NYS feed safety audits
Manage corrective actions and reporting
Perform monthly plant and grounds inspections
Oversee QA Lab and Drug Room operations
Develop, implement, and track training programs
Maintain training logs and compliance documentation
3–5+ years of experience in a QA Manager or Regulatory Compliance leadership role
Experience in feed safety or dry food manufacturing required
Proven experience leading audits (FDA, NYS, suppliers strongly preferred)
Strong working knowledge of FDA, OSHA, and NYS regulations
Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills
Ability to work on-site and manage multiple compliance programs simultaneously
If you are qualified and serious, please submit a resume or contact Chad Smith at 605-978-5433 or chad.smith@gogpac.com for more information on this position. I place professionals in these types of roles nationally, so if this isn't a perfect fit for you, please reach out to see what else I'm recruiting on!
Keywords: Quality Assurance QA Regulatory Compliance Food Safety HACCP FSMA Food Feed Livestock Dairy
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.
