Job Description
*THIS IS NOT A JOB WITH CONSUMER CONNECTION*
Job Description:
This QA Manager position is critical. The ideal candidate will ensure that all food products meet regulatory standards, customer expectations, and internal quality benchmarks. The candidate will have a strong background in food science, quality systems, and regulatory compliance, along with excellent leadership and communication skills.
We will only be considering candidates who are able to be onsite full-time.
No Visa sponsorship.
Key Responsibilities:
1) Customer Service
- Engage with customers to address QA-related queries and complaints, ensure timely resolution of non-conformances
- Conduct root cause analysis and implement effective corrective and preventative actions.
- Ensure customer requirements (QA documents, questionnaires) are fulfilled on time, in full
- Work closely with the international team where needed
2) QA Operations
- Develop and implement food safety and quality assurance programs such as HACCP, GMP, SQF
- Work closely with production, procurement, and R&D teams to ensure that quality standards are integrated into every stage of the food production process.
- Lead problem resolution for system, process, and product issues and subsequent implementation of containment actions.
- Analyze quality data and implement improvements
- Maintain documentation and records for traceability
3) Audits & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and customer requirements
- Lead internal and external audits and manage corrective actions
- Train teams and individuals effectively on quality procedures, ensuring compliance with best practices across the business functions.
- Collaborate with suppliers to ensure raw material quality
4) Leadership & Continuous Improvement
- Train and supervise quality assurance staff
- Stay current with food safety regulations and industry trends and communicate these changes effectively across the organization
- Communicate quality issues and solutions across departments
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in food quality assurance or food safety
- Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMP, and food safety regulations
- Experience with third-party audits and certifications such as SQF, BRC
- Experienced in writing process documentation and relevant quality documentation
- Excellent leadership and team management skills with a strong sense of ownership and urgency
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and quality management systems
- Passion for food safety and a commitment to continuous improvement
Full-time onsite in NE Atlanta, GA
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