The Judge Group · 10 hours ago
Quality Assurance Manager
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$95K/yr - $120K/yr
5+ years expThe Judge Group is a company focused on food manufacturing, and they are seeking a Quality Assurance Manager. This role is responsible for overseeing food safety and quality systems within a poultry manufacturing plant, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
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Hiring Manager
Jack Roth
Responsibilities
Oversee daily QA operations to ensure compliance with USDA, FDA, OSHA, HACCP, and GMP standards
Maintain audit readiness and lead responses to regulatory inspections and third-party audits (SQF, BRC, etc.)
Develop, implement, and monitor quality programs, policies, and procedures to ensure product integrity
Conduct facility inspections, environmental monitoring, and verification activities to identify risks and corrective actions
Partner with plant leadership to align QA initiatives with production goals
Monitor and analyze key quality metrics, including yield, defects, and customer complaints
Lead root-cause investigations for quality or food safety issues and implement corrective/preventive actions
Drive continuous improvement projects to enhance product quality, reduce waste, and improve efficiency
Build, train, and mentor a QA team including supervisors, technicians, and auditors
Provide ongoing education on food safety, sanitation, and regulatory requirements
Promote a positive, safe, and respectful work environment
Work closely with production, sanitation, and maintenance teams to integrate quality standards into daily operations
Communicate effectively across departments to resolve issues and maintain customer focus
Support new product launches and process changes by validating quality and safety requirements
Qualification
Required
5+ years of poultry or food manufacturing experience, with at least 3 years in a QA or food safety leadership role
Strong understanding of poultry processing operations and USDA/FDA regulatory environments
HACCP certification and experience with SQF, BRC, or similar food safety programs
Demonstrated success in managing quality systems and leading QA teams
Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment
Preferred
Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies in QA processes
Bilingual skills are a plus but not required
Company
The Judge Group
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1001-5000 employees
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