Senior Quality Assurance Technician

Who we are

Skjodt-Barrett is a world-class manufacturer of food solutions and custom ingredients for North America's most beloved and trusted brands. We take pride in working closely with our customers to understand their unique needs and create innovative, individualized solutions that deliver joy to their customers.

A family-founded company started over 35 years ago, we are backed by the investment company Axel Johnson Inc (AJI). With their investment and support, we are well-positioned to foster growth and explore new opportunities.

Our customers, blue-chip international brands and mid-sized producers alike, are why we exist. Our teams of innovators, communicators, and managers are the people who meet their needs, build trust, and exceed their expectations. 

Who we need

Reporting to the Quality Assurance Supervisor, we are looking for a Senior Quality Assurance Technician to join our state-of-the-art food production plant in Lebanon, Indiana. You will play a critical role in performing and supporting daily QA activities across both the production floor and the laboratory. You will execute sampling programs, conduct verification checks, support investigations, maintain quality documentation, and provide guidance to QA Technicians to ensure compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements.

This is an on-site role.

Who you are

You bring hands-on experience as a QA Technician in a regulated manufacturing environment - food, beverage, pharmaceutical, or similar. You understand how quality programs operate in real production settings, and you are motivated by the opportunity to elevate standards and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement. You want to work for a company where your contributions are valued, where you can collaborate across teams, and where you can grow your career in QA and beyond.
 

What's in it for you

Autonomy and influence. You will play an essential role in maintaining our position as a leading manufacturer of innovative food products. You will independently perform technical sampling, verification checks, and quality monitoring programs, while providing support to QA Technicians and contributing to daily operational excellence.

Impact. You will help strengthen our quality culture by ensuring every product meets the highest standards of safety, compliance, and consistency. Your work in inspections, investigations, sampling, and documentation will directly influence production performance, customer satisfaction, and audit readiness.

Career development. You will join a collaborative QA team that values transparency, respect, and learning. This role is ideal for a seasoned QA Technician ready to step into a senior-level position with the opportunity to gain deeper investigative experience, support Quality Management System programs, and grow toward leadership or specialized QA roles.

How you will make an impact: 

• Perform sampling and testing. You will complete internal and external sampling activities, fulfill customer sample requests, collect retained samples, and maintain retention programs. You will conduct routine sampling for environmental monitoring programs in light, water, air, and nitrogen.
• Work on the production floor and in the lab. You will divide your time between the floor and the laboratory, performing hands-on verification checks, reviewing product quality, conducting testing, and supporting QA Technicians completing line checks.
• Lead verification and inspection activities. You will perform GMP self-inspections, conduct verification checks (including equipment verifications), complete routine audits, and ensure all documentation is accurate and audit-ready.
• Support investigations. You will assist in deviation investigations, including participating in equipment inspections, completing swabbing, coordinating sample pulls, gathering documentation, and collaborating with Production, Maintenance, and Warehouse teams to support root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Collaborate across teams. You will work closely with Production, Maintenance, Warehouse, and Purchasing to ensure product quality and program compliance. You will support equipment or process deviations, help locate warehouse samples, and verify that standards are maintained.
• Support QMS program execution. You will complete administrative tasks, including program trackers, verification logs, routine reports, and other documentation required to support QA programs. You will help ensure that all programs are current, accurate, and audit-compliant.
• Provide support for QA Technicians. You will assist floor Technicians with questions, troubleshooting, sample pulls, and verifications. You will provide off-shift or PTO coverage to ensure continuity of testing, inspections, and documentation.

What you bring to the role:

• The experience. You have experience in quality assurance, quality control, or a related function within a regulated manufacturing environment. You understand how manufacturing quality programs operate and have hands-on experience conducting sampling, inspections, audits, and verifications.
• The technical skills. You have strong knowledge of GMP, HACCP, and quality management systems. You are proficient in Microsoft Office and quality data systems. You bring analytical thinking, accuracy, and a strong attention to detail.
• The adaptability and communication. You are able to work across departments, building relationships with Production, Maintenance, Warehouse, and other teams. You communicate clearly, adapt to shifting priorities, and maintain composure in a fast-paced environment.
• The approach. You bring a continuous improvement mindset, strong organization, and a proactive sense of ownership. You are not new to quality—you have the confidence and experience to step into a senior technical role and support both daily operations and long-term quality initiatives.

Why join?

We've got great taste. We care deeply about fostering a culture of transparency, responsibility, and integrity. It's what drives us to make great-tasting, convenient, and healthy ingredients and finished products that our customers depend on. With a focus on nurturing and growing our employees' careers and professional satisfaction, we believe in open communication, idea sharing, and knowledge building. Skjodt-Barrett is committed to building an inclusive culture that helps to create longevity, growth, and innovation in the food industry.

We are working towards a sustainable future. We believe that what's good for people and the planet is good for profit. It is everyone's responsibility to do their part. We recognize the growing need to prioritize sustainability in manufacturing, and we continue to take steps to evolve. We strive to accelerate the adoption of sustainable packaging and food products to be a responsible partner for our customers and for the greater good. We take our role as a supply chain partner to heart and adhere to a strict Supplier Code of Conduct to ensure that our vendors uphold the integrity and values we live by.

We believe actions speak louder than words. Every day, we come together to exceed the expectations of our customers, each other and ourselves, inspired by our values:

• We care. About family, honesty, and respect.
• We communicate. Across every level, often, effectively, and clearly.
• We Empower. With trust, integrity, and accountability.
• We Deliver. Every time, through teamwork, innovation, and results.

Apply now.

At Skjodt-Barrett, we aim for diversity, equality, accessibility and inclusion in all of our operations and interactions. We welcome and appreciate candidates with a range of backgrounds and experiences. If you have 70% of the qualifications we are looking for and want to play an integral role in delivering innovative food product solutions, apply to express your interest. 

What you can expect from our interview process:

1. A virtual interview with a Talent Advisor discussing your interest in the role and the company. The conversation will be recorded using BrightHire, an AI-powered video interview tool. More details will be shared when you are invited to interview.
2. An on-site interview with the Plant QA Manager and QA Supervisor, including a tour of the facility to give you a closer look at the environment and team.
3. A virtual interview with the QA Director and Plant Manager, where you will discuss your experience in quality, your approach to collaboration, and your alignment with the team's needs.

Skjodt-Barrett welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Please let us know what accommodations you require across the selection process.

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