Manager in SC. Quality Assurance Manager Position Summary The Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for leading all food safety, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance initiatives within a food manufacturing environment. This position oversees quality personnel, drives continuous improvement programs, and ensures products meet customer, regulatory, and company standards. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop the Quality team, including QA Supervisors, QA Coordinators, and QA Technicians, while fostering a culture of food safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Manage HACCP, SQF, GMP, SSOP, sanitation, environmental monitoring, and audit programs to ensure compliance with regulatory and customer requirements. Investigate customer complaints, conduct root cause analysis, review quality metrics and microbiological data, and implement corrective and preventive actions. Serve as the facility's Food Safety and Quality leader, maintaining HACCP, SQF, and process control programs. Monitor product compliance through inspections, trend analysis, AQL review, hold/release decisions, and validation of food safety systems. Coordinate internal and external audits, regulatory inspections, customer requests, and quality documentation updates. Qualifications Minimum 5 years of quality assurance or food safety leadership experience in a food manufacturing environment. Strong knowledge of HACCP, SQF, GMPs, SSOPs, regulatory compliance, and food safety systems. Proven leadership experience managing supervisors and hourly quality personnel. Education & Certifications Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Biology, Quality Assurance, or a related discipline; equivalent experience may be considered. HACCP Certification required or obtained shortly after hire. SQF Practitioner certification and audit experience preferred. USDA Experience. Please apply to kluke@judge.com #JDP By providing your phone number, you consent to: (1) receive automated text messages and calls from the Judge Group, Inc. and its affiliates (collectively "Judge") to such phone number regarding job opportunities, your job application, and for other related purposes. Message & data rates apply and message frequency may vary. Consistent with Judge's Privacy Policy, information obtained from your consent will not be shared with third parties for marketing/promotional purposes. Reply STOP to opt out of receiving telephone calls and text messages from Judge and HELP for help.
