Quality Assurance Manager

Judge Direct Placement is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to lead all Food Safety and Quality programs for a growing local food manufacturing facility in Randolph, MA area!

This role ensures all products meet the highest standards for safety, quality, and regulatory compliance (FDA, USDA, FSMA, GFSI—BRC/SQF). The QA Manager drives food safety culture, continuous improvement, and operational excellence while protecting brand integrity.

Responsibilities:

• Lead all Food Safety programs including HACCP, Food Safety Plans, Preventive Controls, and FSMA compliance.
• Maintain certification and audit readiness for GFSI (BRC/SQF), customer, and regulatory audits.
• Oversee the Quality Management System (QMS), GMPs, documentation, training, and facility inspections.
• Lead hazard analysis (HARPC) and preventive control implementation.
• Investigate customer complaints and drive corrective/preventive actions (RCA/CAPA).
• Manage and develop the QA team; partner with Operations, Sanitation, Maintenance, and R&D.
• Approve and monitor suppliers; ensure raw materials meet specifications.
• Lead Recall & Traceability programs, including mock exercises.
• Use KPIs, SPC, and statistical tools to improve processes and performance.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, Food Technology,
• HACCP certification and GFSI certification (BRC or SQF).
• 5 years of food manufacturing QA or food safety leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of microbiology, sampling, preventive controls, and food safety systems.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets, statistical software, and D365.
• Strong communication, leadership, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Preferred Qualifications
• 5 years of comprehensive food processing or food safety experience.
• Experience with USDA/FDA-regulated facilities and GFSI/BRC/SQF audits.
• Advanced understanding of food manufacturing operations and regulatory programs.