Quality Systems Lead – Food Safety & Compliance

Griffith Foods Inc.; Lithonia (GA); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Education Assistance

Job summary

Griffith Foods is seeking a Quality Systems Compliance Coordinator in Lithonia, GA to develop and maintain the Quality Management System, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations and customer requirements while supporting continuous improvement and audit readiness.

The role emphasizes HACCP coordination, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional collaboration to meet BRC and company standards, with a hybrid work arrangement and relocation support as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related field.
• Experience in food manufacturing.
• Knowledge of GFSI requirements.
• Working knowledge of HACCP, Food Safety Plans, GMPs, internal audits, and corrective actions.
• Strong understanding of food manufacturing, quality, safety, regulatory and customer compliance.
• PCQI certification (may be obtained within 1 year).
• Lead Auditor certification (may be obtained within 1 year).
• Willing to work onsite in Lithonia, GA 4 days/week; 1 day hybrid.
• U.S. work authorization; no visa sponsorship available.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the Quality Management System per BRC and Griffith Foods requirements.
• Respond to customer compliance and food safety requests and complete documentation.
• Coordinate HACCP and Food Safety Plan activities; serve on HACCP team.
• Conduct internal, customer, third-party audits and regulatory inspections.
• Track audit findings and develop corrective action plans.
• Manage quality policies, procedures, databases, records and compliance docs.
• Support food safety culture, training, and continuous improvement.
• Investigate customer complaints related to food safety and quality systems.
• Support commercialization and first-batch approvals to ensure compliance.
• Develop reports, track compliance metrics, and maintain spreadsheets/databases.

Skills

HACCP knowledge

GFSI knowledge

Auditing

Regulatory compliance

Quality management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science related field

PCQI Certification

Lead Auditor Certification

Job description

Griffith Foods is seeking a Quality Systems Compliance Coordinator in Lithonia, GA to develop and maintain the Quality Management System, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations and customer requirements while supporting continuous improvement and audit readiness.

The role emphasizes HACCP coordination, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional collaboration to meet BRC and company standards, with a hybrid work arrangement and relocation support as needed.