Quality Assurance Manager

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 facilityDevelop, implement, and maintain QA programs to ensure food safety & complianceEstablish, update, and enforce polices and procedures to meet federal, state, and local regulationsLead internal & external audits and ensure the facilities and consistently audit readyManage and ensure timely completion of corrective and preventive actions from auditInvestigate quality and food safety related issues, conduct root cause analysis, and develop corrective preventative actionsLead initiatives for continuous improvementSupervise, train, and mentor a team of QA professionals across multiple sitesCollaborate with cross-functional teams on new project launchesRequirements:Bachelor’s degree requiredBi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred10+ years experience in quality & food safety7+ years experience in a food manufacturing facilityDeep 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.