Quality Assurance Manager

Judge Direct Placement
Atlanta, GA

Judge Direct Placement is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager in the Atlanta, GA!


***Candidates must be certified in HACCP, PCQI, and SQF for this role ***


Responsibilities:

  • Key leadership for 24-hour operation of facility
  • Develop, implement, and maintain QA programs to ensure food safety & compliance
  • Establish, update, and enforce polices and procedures to meet federal, state, and local regulations
  • Lead internal & external audits and ensure the facilities and consistently audit ready
  • Manage and ensure timely completion of corrective and preventive actions from audit
  • Investigate quality and food safety related issues, conduct root cause analysis, and develop corrective preventative actions
  • Lead initiatives for continuous improvement
  • Supervise, train, and mentor a team of QA professionals across multiple sites
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on new project launches



Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred
  • 10+ years experience in quality & food safety
  • 7+ years experience in a food manufacturing facility
  • Deep understanding of food safety regulations, GMP, HACCP, and SQF standards. Familiarity with FDA, USDA, and other relevant regulatory bodies.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. Ability to work cross-functionally, manage projects, and lead a team to drive continuous improvement.
  • Previous experience with GFSI (SQF) audits.