Quality Assurance Manager Jobs in Ohio
Quality Assurance Manager jobs in Ohio are consistently active, concentrated in manufacturing, automotive supply chains, food and beverage production, and medical device industries, with openings at every level from entry-level quality coordinator to senior QA director. The heaviest hiring clusters in Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati, where established employers such as Procter & Gamble, Sherwin-Williams, and Cardinal Health have long maintained quality and compliance functions. The most in-demand specialties are ISO and FDA regulatory compliance, supplier quality management, and statistical process control. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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About the Role:
As K9 & Kin continues to grow, we are seeking a motivated and hands-on Quality Assurance Supervisor to lead daily quality operations at our state-of-the-art pet food manufacturing facility. This leadership role is responsible for supervising the quality team while ensuring products consistently meet company standards, customer expectations, and regulatory requirements.
Reporting to the Quality Assurance Manager, you will serve as the primary leader for day-to-day quality activities while partnering with Operations, Food Safety, Maintenance, Warehouse, and Production Planning to ensure quality is built into every step of the manufacturing process. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced quality professional who enjoys developing people, improving processes, solving problems, and making a direct impact on product excellence.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Quality Team Leadership: Lead and develop Quality Assurance Technicians and Laboratory Technicians while promoting a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
- Daily Quality Operations: Provide daily direction and support to ensure quality standards are consistently achieved throughout manufacturing. Monitor production processes and product quality to verify compliance with company specifications.
- Cross-Functional Partnership: Partner with Operations, Food Safety, Maintenance, Warehouse, and Production Planning to resolve quality concerns, improve manufacturing performance, and promote open communication across departments.
- Data Review & Corrective Actions: Review production data, identify trends, and support root cause investigations and corrective actions that improve product quality and process performance.
- Inspections, Sampling & Laboratory Oversight: Oversee product inspections, sampling programs, laboratory activities, and quality verification processes.
- Documentation, Training & Audits: Ensure accurate documentation and timely completion of quality records. Support internal audits, customer visits, third-party certification activities, and employee training related to quality systems, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and product standards.
Who you are:
- Experience: You have three or more years of quality experience within a manufacturing environment, with previous supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
- Education: An associate's or bachelor's degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, Animal Science, Agriculture, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, is preferred.
- Leader: You are an approachable leader who enjoys developing people, coaching teams, and building accountability through strong communication and teamwork.
- Quality-Focused: You understand that strong quality programs are built through communication, collaboration, continuous improvement, and quality systems rather than inspection alone.
- Analytical: You bring strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and effective problem-solving capabilities to identify trends, support investigations, and improve processes.
- Collaborator: You build strong partnerships across Operations, Food Safety, Maintenance, Warehouse, and Production Planning to ensure quality is integrated into plant operations. You have a strong understanding of quality systems and manufacturing processes, with preferred experience in pet food, food manufacturing, feed milling, SQF, GMPs, HACCP, audits, certification programs, continuous improvement, or Lean Manufacturing.
Working Conditions:
This role is primarily based at our pet food manufacturing facility in Carey, Ohio. Work is conducted within a pet food manufacturing and quality environment and may involve regular exposure to production areas, laboratory settings, manufacturing equipment, and quality verification activities. Occasional travel to customer sites, supplier facilities, certification activities, or industry events may be required.
About the Company:
K9 & Kin is a family-owned, U.S.-based pet food company built to develop, produce, and support a diverse portfolio of high-quality pet nutrition brands across multiple segments of the industry. Our platform is designed to serve the unique needs of the farm, feed, and specialty retail channels, delivering products that balance performance, value, and trust.
Being family-owned shapes how we operate. We take a long-term view, value relationships over transactions, and hold ourselves accountable to the same standards we expect from our partners. We collaborate closely with retailers and suppliers who share our commitment to reliability, transparency, and sustainable growth.
Above all, we are driven by a simple goal: to produce pet food people can trust, from a company they enjoy doing business with.
K9 & Kin Offers:
- Competitive compensation package
- Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with eligibility from the date of hire
- 401(K) with company match
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy
- Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance
- Company-paid Life Insurance
- Professional development opportunities
- A collaborative and dynamic work environment
K9 & Kin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants based on their qualifications and experience, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Employment is subject to verification of credentials, reference checks, and a pre-employment drug screening and background check.
Only qualified candidates will be contacted.
About the Role:
As K9 & Kin continues to grow, we are seeking a motivated and hands-on Quality Assurance Supervisor to lead daily quality operations at our state-of-the-art pet food manufacturing facility. This leadership role is responsible for supervising the quality team while ensuring products consistently meet company standards, customer expectations, and regulatory requirements.
Reporting to the Quality Assurance Manager, you will serve as the primary leader for day-to-day quality activities while partnering with Operations, Food Safety, Maintenance, Warehouse, and Production Planning to ensure quality is built into every step of the manufacturing process. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced quality professional who enjoys developing people, improving processes, solving problems, and making a direct impact on product excellence.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Quality Team Leadership: Lead and develop Quality Assurance Technicians and Laboratory Technicians while promoting a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
- Daily Quality Operations: Provide daily direction and support to ensure quality standards are consistently achieved throughout manufacturing. Monitor production processes and product quality to verify compliance with company specifications.
- Cross-Functional Partnership: Partner with Operations, Food Safety, Maintenance, Warehouse, and Production Planning to resolve quality concerns, improve manufacturing performance, and promote open communication across departments.
- Data Review & Corrective Actions: Review production data, identify trends, and support root cause investigations and corrective actions that improve product quality and process performance.
- Inspections, Sampling & Laboratory Oversight: Oversee product inspections, sampling programs, laboratory activities, and quality verification processes.
- Documentation, Training & Audits: Ensure accurate documentation and timely completion of quality records. Support internal audits, customer visits, third-party certification activities, and employee training related to quality systems, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and product standards.
Who you are:
- Experience: You have three or more years of quality experience within a manufacturing environment, with previous supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
- Education: An associate's or bachelor's degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, Animal Science, Agriculture, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, is preferred.
- Leader: You are an approachable leader who enjoys developing people, coaching teams, and building accountability through strong communication and teamwork.
- Quality-Focused: You understand that strong quality programs are built through communication, collaboration, continuous improvement, and quality systems rather than inspection alone.
- Analytical: You bring strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and effective problem-solving capabilities to identify trends, support investigations, and improve processes.
- Collaborator: You build strong partnerships across Operations, Food Safety, Maintenance, Warehouse, and Production Planning to ensure quality is integrated into plant operations. You have a strong understanding of quality systems and manufacturing processes, with preferred experience in pet food, food manufacturing, feed milling, SQF, GMPs, HACCP, audits, certification programs, continuous improvement, or Lean Manufacturing.
Working Conditions:
This role is primarily based at our pet food manufacturing facility in Carey, Ohio. Work is conducted within a pet food manufacturing and quality environment and may involve regular exposure to production areas, laboratory settings, manufacturing equipment, and quality verification activities. Occasional travel to customer sites, supplier facilities, certification activities, or industry events may be required.
About the Company:
K9 & Kin is a family-owned, U.S.-based pet food company built to develop, produce, and support a diverse portfolio of high-quality pet nutrition brands across multiple segments of the industry. Our platform is designed to serve the unique needs of the farm, feed, and specialty retail channels, delivering products that balance performance, value, and trust.
Being family-owned shapes how we operate. We take a long-term view, value relationships over transactions, and hold ourselves accountable to the same standards we expect from our partners. We collaborate closely with retailers and suppliers who share our commitment to reliability, transparency, and sustainable growth.
Above all, we are driven by a simple goal: to produce pet food people can trust, from a company they enjoy doing business with.
K9 & Kin Offers:
- Competitive compensation package
- Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with eligibility from the date of hire
- 401(K) with company match
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy
- Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance
- Company-paid Life Insurance
- Professional development opportunities
- A collaborative and dynamic work environment
K9 & Kin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants based on their qualifications and experience, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Employment is subject to verification of credentials, reference checks, and a pre-employment drug screening and background check.
Only qualified candidates will be contacted.
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- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Ohio Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in quality assurance manager jobs across Ohio.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, life sciences, or a related technical field required
- Five or more years of quality assurance experience in manufacturing or regulated industries
- Demonstrated knowledge of ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or FDA quality system regulations
- Proficiency with statistical process control tools and quality management software
- Experience leading root cause analysis and corrective and preventive action processes
- ASQ Certified Quality Manager or Certified Quality Engineer credential preferred
Quality Assurance Manager Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a quality assurance manager in Ohio?
Ohio does not require a state-issued license to work as a quality assurance manager, so the path runs through education, industry experience, and professional certification. Most Ohio employers expect a bachelor's degree in engineering, chemistry, or a related field, followed by several years in quality roles such as quality technician or quality engineer. Earning an ASQ Certified Quality Manager or Certified Quality Auditor credential significantly strengthens candidacy, particularly for positions in Ohio's heavily regulated automotive and medical device sectors.
How much do quality assurance managers make in Ohio?
Quality assurance managers in Ohio earn a median of about $109,340 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $73,180 for the lowest 10% to over $171,100 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire quality assurance managers in Ohio?
Employers hiring quality assurance managers in Ohio right now include TALNT, Tosoh, and Resilience, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Ohio's dense concentration of automotive suppliers, consumer goods manufacturers, and healthcare companies creates steady, recurring demand for quality assurance leadership across the state.
Which Ohio cities have the most quality assurance manager jobs?
Cincinnati, Columbus, and Cleveland account for the most quality assurance manager openings in Ohio. Columbus anchors demand through its large healthcare systems and growing logistics sector, Cleveland draws heavily from its legacy in medical devices and metals manufacturing, and Cincinnati is driven by consumer goods giants and a strong pharmaceutical and chemical manufacturing base.
Are there remote quality assurance manager jobs in Ohio?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely desk-based fields, since quality assurance managers frequently oversee physical production lines, audits, and lab environments. About 33% of quality assurance manager openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the role's mix of on-site oversight and administrative work. The tasks most likely to be performed remotely include documentation review, supplier audits conducted virtually, and quality management system reporting.
How can I get hired as a quality assurance manager in Ohio with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a quality technician or quality inspector role at one of Ohio's large manufacturing employers, then advancing internally. Companies such as Honda of America, Worthington Industries, and large Tier 1 automotive suppliers in the Toledo and Dayton corridors regularly hire quality technicians and inspectors as a direct pipeline into quality engineer and eventually manager roles. Pursuing an ASQ Certified Quality Improvement Associate credential while working in an adjacent role such as production supervisor or supply chain coordinator demonstrates commitment and accelerates promotion consideration.
Where can I find and apply to quality assurance manager jobs in Ohio?
You can find and apply to quality assurance manager jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current Ohio openings across industries and experience levels. Search the listings, find the roles that fit your background and location, and apply directly to the ones that match.
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