Quality Assurance Supervisor - Night Shift

The Judge Group, INC.; Claxton (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Judge Group, INC. is seeking a Quality Assurance Supervisor in Southeast Georgia to lead QA/food safety activities in a poultry facility. You will ensure compliance with USDA-FSIS, HACCP, SSOPs, and GMPs while directing QA Technicians and inspectors to maintain product safety and quality.

Responsibilities include audits, data review for trends, root cause analyses, and coordinating with Production and Regulatory teams to drive continuous improvement and readiness for audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of QA/food safety experience in food manufacturing.
• 2+ years of supervisory or leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily quality assurance and food safety activities in a poultry facility.
• Ensure compliance with USDA-FSIS regulations, HACCP, SSOPs, and GMPs.
• Supervise QA Technicians and Inspectors; review data for trends.
• Lead corrective actions, audits, and regulatory readiness.
• Support customer and third‑party audits and inspections.

Skills

HACCP

USDA-FSIS

SSOPs

GMPs

FSMA

GFSI standards

Root cause analysis

Leadership

Communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science / related field

Job description

Quality Assurance Supervisor

Location: Southeast Georgia
Department: Quality Assurance / Food Safety
Reports To: Quality Assurance Manager or Plant Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time

The Quality Assurance Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily quality assurance and food safety activities within a poultry processing facility. This position ensures compliance with USDA-FSIS regulations, HACCP requirements, SSOPs, customer specifications, and company quality standards. The QA Supervisor leads QA technicians, monitors production processes, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and helps maintain the highest standards of product safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Food Safety & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with USDA-FSIS regulations, HACCP plans, SSOPs, GMPs, and company food safety standards.


• Monitor and verify critical control points (CCPs) throughout processing operations.


• Conduct daily audits of production, sanitation, and quality systems.


• Investigate and document food safety and quality incidents, implementing corrective actions as required.


• Support USDA inspections and address regulatory concerns promptly and professionally.


• Maintain readiness for customer, third-party, and regulatory audits.

Quality Assurance Operations

• Supervise and coordinate activities of QA Technicians and Quality Inspectors.


• Verify product specifications, weights, labeling, packaging, and product appearance.


• Review quality data and identify trends requiring corrective or preventive action.


• Monitor microbiological and product testing programs.


• Ensure compliance with customer-specific quality requirements.


• Assist with product holds, releases, and disposition decisions.

Leadership & Training

• Train, coach, and develop QA team members on food safety and quality standards.


• Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing feedback.


• Promote a strong food safety and quality culture throughout the facility.


• Partner with Production, Maintenance, Sanitation, and Human Resources departments to achieve operational goals.

Continuous Improvement

• Analyze quality metrics and implement improvement initiatives.


• Lead root cause investigations and corrective action programs.


• Develop and maintain quality documentation, procedures, and records.


• Participate in customer complaint investigations and resolution activities.


• Drive initiatives to reduce defects, customer complaints, and product non-conformances.

Qualifications Education

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Poultry Science, Biology, Microbiology, Quality Assurance, or related field preferred.


• Equivalent combination of education and relevant industry experience may be considered.

Experience

• 3-5 years of quality assurance, food safety, or regulatory compliance experience in food manufacturing.


• Minimum 2 years of supervisory or leadership experience preferred.


• Poultry processing, meat processing, or USDA-inspected manufacturing experience strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of HACCP


• Strong understanding of USDA-FSIS regulations


• Strong understanding of SSOPs


• Strong understanding of GMPs


• Strong understanding of Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)


• Strong understanding of SQF, BRC, or other GFSI standards


• Excellent problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.


• Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and translate them into operational practices.


• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and quality management systems.


• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment.