Food Safety Quality Assurance Manager - ZipRecruiter : Job Details

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionFood Safety & Quality Assurance ManagerLocation: College Park, GASchedule: Monday–Friday, 1st ShiftAbout the CompanyThis is a rapidly expanding, well-established food manufacturer with over 30 years in the business. Known for producing premium snack and ready-to-eat (RTE) food products, the company is investing heavily in automation, employee well-being, and infrastructure upgrades. With a leadership team committed to continuous improvement and employee growth, this is a place where people stay, thrive, and move up.Selling Points

• Salary range: $100K–$130K base + 20% bonus
• Clear path to a director-level role as the company continues expanding
• Highly employee-centric culture with strong work-life balance
• Monthly free catered lunches for all staff
• Newly renovated breakroom and locker areas
• Supportive, long-tenured leadership team with transparent communication
• First shift role, no evenings or weekends

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead food safety and quality operations in a USDA and FDA regulated food manufacturing plant
• Manage 2 QA supervisors, and oversee 10+ QA and Sanitation Technicians
• Drive continuous improvement across compliance, documentation, and training
• Monitor and maintain compliance with USDA, FDA, and GFSI standards
• Oversee HACCP, allergen, traceability, pest control, food defense, sanitation, and more
• Lead internal audits and prepare for third-party audits, including CAPA management
• Work cross-functionally with operations, R&D, labeling, and procurement teams
• Support new product onboarding and commercialization
• Act as the Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) and HACCP Team Leader
• Train, coach, and mentor QA staff while setting clear expectations and goals

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree required, OR a minimum of 5+ years of food safety leadership experience
• 3+ years in a QA Manager or higher-level role in food manufacturing
• 7+ years total experience in food quality, regulatory, or sanitation functions
• HACCP and PCQI certifications required
• USDA experience strongly ; FDA knowledge required
• Understanding of SQF or other GFSI systems
• Experience with sanitation programs and validation methods
• Strong communication, leadership, and documentation skills
• Bi-lingual English / Spanish is

Who You Are

• Strategic yet hands-on leader who thrives in fast-paced environments
• Passionate about food safety and developing people
• Ready to take on a growing team and make a lasting impact
• Looking for a stable, forward-thinking company that invests in its people

This is a prime chance to join a growing company with leadership opportunities on the horizon. If you're ready to lead quality from the floor to the front office, apply today.#ZRCompany DescriptionThe team at JSK Recruiting, Inc. prides itself on providing boutique-level services combined with the resources of a larger recruiting firm. We forgo the traditional nine-to-five workday model in favor of complete accessibility. We are here for our clients and candidates when they need us most.With 12 years of experience in the field of supply chain and manufacturing recruiting, we maintain the relationships that employers are looking for in a recruiting firm as well as those that talented professionals need when they are ready to make a career change.At JSK Recruiting, we provide complete recruiting services, from sourcing candidates to organizing the interview process. Finding both long-term employees and rewarding careers across manufacturing and supply chain positions has never been easier.Company DescriptionThe team at JSK Recruiting, Inc. prides itself on providing boutique-level services combined with the resources of a larger recruiting firm. We forgo the traditional nine-to-five workday model in favor of complete accessibility. We are here for our clients and candidates when they need us most.With 12 years of experience in the field of supply chain and manufacturing recruiting, we maintain the relationships that employers are looking for in a recruiting firm as well as those that talented professionals need when they are ready to make a career change.At JSK Recruiting, we provide complete recruiting services, from sourcing candidates to organizing the interview process. Finding both long-term employees and rewarding careers across manufacturing and supply chain positions has never been easier.