QA & Food Safety Manager at Kelly Services Indianapolis, IN

QA & Food Safety Manager – Indianapolis, IN Kelly Science & Clinical has a new direct hire opportunity for a QA & Food Safety Manager in Indianapolis, IN. Shift: Monday‑Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Summary Responsible for ensuring product quality and food safety systems meet company, regulatory, and customer standards. Leads, trains, and implements compliance, continuous improvement initiatives, and certifies systems including SQF, GFCO, Organic, Kosher, Vegan, Fair Trade, and Non‑GMO. Key Responsibilities Develop, implement, and update quality and food safety SOPs/programs. Maintain product specifications and QA documentation; conduct audits and continuous verification. Train staff in food safety, security, compliance, and crisis management. Ensure adherence to GMP, regulatory requirements, and preventive controls (FSPCA). Oversee sanitation, plant cleanliness, and Lean manufacturing initiatives. Manage compliance with certification systems and regulatory agents. Lead resolution of quality issues, customer complaints, and corrective actions. Monitor supplier compliance and update supplier matrix. Develop and manage QA budget, staff training, and change management processes. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in food science or related field. SQF or GFSI certification. Minimum 5 years’ experience in food processing/QA. Strong knowledge of food safety regulations (US and Canada), FSPCA, food microbiology/chemistry/toxicology. Experience in Lean manufacturing, 5‑S, Six Sigma, and Root Cause Analysis. Effective communicator, team builder, and decision maker; strong leadership qualities and emotional intelligence. Salary $90,000 - $120,000 depending on education, title, and relevant industry experience. Benefits Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short‑term disability. Employees have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans, and a transit spending account. Paid sick leave is provided under the applicable state or local plan. Equal Employment Opportunity Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. #J-18808-Ljbffr Itlearn360