Quality Assurance Manager

Description

Seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to lead food safety and quality programs. This role oversees the Quality Assurance team, monitors production and sanitation practices, and has the authority to hold product or stop production when standards are not met. The right candidate brings hands-on experience with USDA-inspected ready-to-eat (RTE) food manufacturing and can turn regulatory requirements into clear, reliable practices on the production floor.

Lead the QA team and set clear expectations for food safety, product quality, documentation, and daily performance.
Monitor incoming materials, formulations, production processes, facility conditions, and finished products against established standards.
Exercise and delegate authority to hold product or stop production when food safety or quality requirements are not met.
Maintain and improve HACCP, SQF, GMP, SSOP, and applicable FSMA programs and documentation.
Verify that product specifications, process sheets, SOPs, USDA label approvals, and identity-preserved product requirements are followed.
Oversee pre-operational and operational sanitation verification, pest control, and GMP audits.
Lead identity-preserved programs and related audits, including gluten-free, hormone-free, and antibiotic-free claims where applicable. Serve as the primary contact for the Gluten Free Certification Organization.
Partner with R&D, Technical Services, and Regulatory colleagues on changes to food safety plans, procedures, and product requirements.
Train and coach QA employees, manage schedules and timecards, and address performance issues.
Review QA measures and use findings to drive continuous improvement.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

USDA, Ready to Eat, GMP, Quality Assurance, HACCP, PCQI, SQF, sanitation

Top Skills Details

USDA,Ready to Eat,GMP,Quality Assurance,HACCP,PCQI

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience in USDA-inspected RTE food manufacturing.
PCQI qualification and HACCP certification for food manufacturing.
SQF Practitioner certification, or the ability to obtain it within 90 days.
At least three years of food processing or manufacturing experience, including at least one year in a supervisory role.
Strong knowledge of GMPs, sanitation, food safety systems, and quality data.
An undergraduate degree in biological sciences, food technology, or a related field is preferred.

Experience Level

Expert Level

Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Americus, GA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $80000.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. We offer competitive compensation, health and dental insurance, a 401(k) with employer match, profit sharing, and free food.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Americus, GA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Americus,GA. About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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