Quality Systems Coordinator — Food Safety & Compliance

AmeriQual Group; Stone Mountain (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

AmeriQual Group in Stone Mountain, GA seeks a Quality Systems Coordinator to support the QMS, document control, audits, CAPAs, and continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.

The role partners with Production, Sanitation, Maintenance, and Purchasing to ensure FDA, SQF, and customer requirements are met, maintaining records and driving audit readiness while promoting food safety and quality ownership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, Microbiology, Engineering, Chemistry, or related field preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Better Process Control School completion required.
• Internal Auditor training or certification required.
• Minimum of 2 to 4 years of experience in food manufacturing quality systems, quality assurance, or compliance roles preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of FDA regulations, SQF or other GFSI standards, GMPs, CAPA systems, internal auditing practices, document control systems, and food manufacturing processes.
• Experience with ERP systems, SharePoint, electronic document control systems, or quality management software preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and support operational decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and support the company’s Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure ongoing compliance with FDA, SQF, customer, and internal requirements.
• Manage document control processes, including creation, revision, approval, distribution, archival, and retention of quality documents, SOPs, forms, work instructions, and records.
• Ensure all quality documentation is accurate, current, controlled, and audit-ready.
• Coordinate updates to policies, procedures, specifications, and quality system documentation across departments.
• Support implementation and sustainability of quality systems and compliance initiatives.
• Assist with management and organization of electronic and physical records and databases.
• Maintain and manage the facility’s approved chemical program, including ensuring all chemicals are properly reviewed, documented, approved, and compliant with food safety, regulatory, and customer requirements.
• Maintain the Approved Chemical List and ensure supporting documentation, including SDSs, specifications, labels, and related records, remain current and audit-ready.
• Maintain and manage the Approved Supplier Program, including supplier documentation, approvals, risk assessments, and ongoing compliance tracking.
• Ensure supplier records, certifications, questionnaires, specifications, COAs, and supporting documentation are current, organized, and readily accessible for audits and inspections.
• Track supplier-related nonconformances, corrective actions (SCAR), and compliance concerns to support continuous improvement and risk mitigation.
• Plan, coordinate, and conduct internal audits to verify compliance with GMPs, HACCP, SQF, regulatory requirements, customer expectations, and internal procedures.
• Support third-party, regulatory, and customer audits by preparing documentation, coordinating logistics, participating during audits, and assisting with audit responses.
• Track audit findings, observations, and nonconformances to ensure timely completion of corrective actions.
• Assist with root cause investigations and verification of corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
• Help drive audit readiness activities throughout the facility through proactive follow-up and communication.
• Partner cross-functionally to address compliance gaps and improve system effectiveness.
• Facilitate CAPA processes by tracking corrective actions, monitoring completion timelines, and verifying effectiveness.
• Support root cause analysis investigations related to quality issues, nonconformances, customer complaints, deviations, and audit findings.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement, risk reduction, and increased compliance.
• Help drive accountability for completion of quality-related action items and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support development and implementation of preventive measures to reduce recurring issues.
• Promote a culture of food safety, quality ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.

Job description

AmeriQual Group in Stone Mountain, GA seeks a Quality Systems Coordinator to support the QMS, document control, audits, CAPAs, and continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.

The role partners with Production, Sanitation, Maintenance, and Purchasing to ensure FDA, SQF, and customer requirements are met, maintaining records and driving audit readiness while promoting food safety and quality ownership.