Assistant Food Safety and Quality Assurance Manager

JobSquad; Alma (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JobSquad Solutions Team is seeking an Assistant Food Safety and Quality Assurance Manager in Alma, GA. The role focuses on ensuring regulatory compliance, implementing HACCP and GMPs, and maintaining documentation for safe and high-quality food products.

The candidate will oversee pest control, traceability, recalls, and staff training, working closely with QA, HACCP teams, and external audits.

Qualifications

• Must have five years of experience in the food industry.
• Experience writing, implementing, verifying, and maintaining food safety and quality procedures.
• FAIR understanding of HACCP, GMPs, labeling, allergen control, and prerequisite programs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between plant and FSIS; stay current with USDA/FSIS regulations.
• Oversee HACCP-based food safety plans and internal audits.
• Investigate customer complaints and implement CAPAs.
• Maintain pest control programs and product traceability.
• Develop and update food safety manuals and SOPs.
• Coordinate food safety and quality training for staff.
• Review export/library requirements for product export.
• Oversee laboratory functions and environmental programs.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Regulatory liaison

Attention to detail

Leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Food Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Label Matrix

Byzerba

EZ Form

Job description

The JobSquad Solutions Team is currently looking for a Assistant Food Safety and Quality Assurance Manager to work at a company located in the Alma, GA area!Job Title: Assistant Food Safety and Quality Assurance ManagerJob Location: Alma, GASalary: $65k to $90k depending on experienceShift: 6am to 3pmBilingual – English/Spanish PreferredJob Description:* ****Must have five years of experience in the food industry* Serve as the designated liaison between the plant and FSIS; keep current with USDA/FSIS regulations and ensure compliance with requirements related to plant conditions, Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures, HACCP, GMPs, labeling, microbiology, allergen control, and prerequisite programs.* Assist in writing, implementing, verifying, and maintaining food safety and quality procedures and programs to produce safe food with acceptable quality attributes, including documentation, document control, and record retention.* Oversee BRC implementation and management, including food safety fundamentals,* HACCP-based food safety plans, food quality plans, verification activities, internal audits, and external supplier audits as needed.* Investigate customer complaints, determine appropriate corrective and preventive actions, and ensure complaint responses and documentation are completed.* Maintain and verify the pest control program, including monitoring contracted service reports, open conditions, program effectiveness, and required records.* Maintain product traceability for ingredients, supplies, raw materials, packaging, and finished products, including supplier database activities and records to support recall or recovery events.* Maintain the written recall program and test its effectiveness through mock recalls.* Provide and coordinate food safety and quality training for management, employees, and team members, including HACCP and other applicable food safety training required by the training program.* Maintain and verify the Food Defense Program to ensure it remains current and properly implemented.* Review FSIS export library requirements and ensure required export procedures and documentation are followed when product is exported.* Oversee laboratory functions, scientific testing, environmental programs for raw and cooked facilities, and corrective or preventive actions based on results.* Ensure food safety and quality requirements are considered during new product development and that regulatory compliance is maintained.* Conduct yield tests, maintain related data, and report results as required.* Maintain Sanitation Programs and related sanitation support activities assigned to the Food Safety and Quality Assurance function.* Develop and update food safety manuals, SOPs, and program documents as needed for new programs or changes to existing programs.* Conduct validations of CCPs and intervention systems and implement corrective actions for food safety deficiencies as needed.* Maintain food safety files and records, returned goods and hold logs, foreign object investigation logs, and other required compliance recordsSupervisory ResponsibilitiesDirectly supervises employees in the Food Safety and Quality Assurance Department, including Quality Assurance Supervisors, QA and HACCP Assistant, Quality Assurance Technicians, and other assigned personnel. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.Computer SkillsMust have proficient computer skills and an understanding of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Access as well as experience in labeling software for development (Label Matrix, Byzerba, or similar) and for label approval (EZ Form or similar).Certificates, Licenses, Registrations• HACCP certified• Food Safety and Handling certifications.Education:Minimum Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, Meat Science, Microbiology, or a related field. OR a minimum of five years of experience in the food industry with knowledge of the responsibilities listed in this job description.The JobSquad Solutions Team is made up of experts around the country. Serving our local workforce communities is our passion.#TM123456