Food Safety and Quality Assurance Manager

Leoforce; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15% yearly bonus

Generous PTO

Substantial growth

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Leoforce in Atlanta, GA, seeks a Food Safety and Quality Assurance Manager to lead plant laboratory operations, oversee third-party sanitation, and ensure compliance with FSMA, USDA, and FDA standards. You will develop HACCP, SQF/BRC programs, supervise QA testing, and drive continuous improvement in product quality and processes. Requires a bachelor's degree, 5+ years QA, and 2+ years of supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5 years of QA experience and 2+ years of supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of USDA and FDA.
• Knowledge of the Food Safety Modernization Act.
• SQF Practitioner and/or GFSI certified.
• Process Control Qualified Individual.
• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Working knowledge of sanitation systems and clean-in-place techniques.

Responsibilities

• Manage plant laboratory operations, including supplies and equipment.
• Oversee third-party sanitation companies.
• Ensure product safety, regulatory compliance, and adherence to the Food Safety Modernization Act.
• Drive continuous improvement in product quality and process optimization.
• Lead coaching, education, and training for management and plant employees in Quality Assurance.
• Develop and maintain HACCP, FDA, and USDA programs.
• Ensure compliance with SQF/BRC audit requirements.
• Supervise chemical, bacteriological, sensory, and utilization tests on raw materials and finished goods.
• Collaborate cross-functionally as a change agent.

Skills

QA leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Cross-functional collab

Sanitation systems

GFSI knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Food Safety and Quality Assurance Manager

Location: Atlanta,GA, US

Date Posted: 10-14-2026

Job Description

Experience: Manager

Salary: $120,000 - $130,000 per year

Job Details

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Responsibilities

• Manage plant laboratory operations, including supplies and equipment.
• Oversee third-party sanitation companies.
• Ensure product safety, regulatory compliance, and adherence to the Food Safety Modernization Act.
• Drive continuous improvement in product quality and process optimization.
• Lead coaching, education, and training for management and plant employees in Quality Assurance.
• Develop and maintain HACCP, FDA, and USDA programs.
• Ensure compliance with SQF/BRC audit requirements.
• Supervise chemical, bacteriological, sensory, and utilization tests on raw materials and finished goods.
• Collaborate cross-functionally as a change agent.

Job Requirements

• A bachelor's degree is required.
• 5 years of QA experience and 2+ years of supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of USDA and FDA.
• Knowledge of the Food Safety Modernization Act.
• SQF Practitioner and/or GFSI certified.
• Process Control Qualified Individual.
• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Working knowledge of sanitation systems and clean-in-place techniques.

A bit about us

An established company in the food & beverage industry is looking to add a Food Safety & Quality Assurance Manager to their team!

Why join us

The Food Safety & Quality Assurance Manager ensures food safety and quality compliance with regulatory and company standards. This role oversees food safety and quality programs, communicates quality results, and transfers QA knowledge to the workforce.

Opportunity to transform the quality department and "own it"

• Competitive compensation
• 15% yearly bonus
• Generous PTO
• Substantial growth