Quality Control Manager

Job Details:

Job Location:

GFI Atlanta - Decatur, GA 30034, Position Type:
Full Time, Education Level: Bachelor's Degree, Travel Percentage:
None, Job Shift: Day, Job Overview

The Quality Control Manager is responsible for overseeing all food safety and quality assurance systems across the organization, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and company standards. This role leads the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of food safety programs, including SQF and HACCP systems, and manages training initiatives to ensure alignment across all facilities.

• Participate in R&D processes for new products, including regulatory approval of product labels and verification of nutrition and ingredient information.
• Oversee the development, implementation, and maintenance of the SQF system, including food safety fundamentals and plans.
• Ensure integrity of the SQF system through communication, verification, and validation activities.
• Manage plant HACCP reporting, including data collection, procedure development, and record keeping.
• Perform plant floor activities such as audits, documentation updates, and compliance checks.
• Facilitate and deliver food safety and quality training programs for new hires, supervisors, and management.
• Manage supplier control programs, including documentation and compliance tracking.
• Partner with plant Team Members to maintain compliance and improve food safety processes.
• Monitor adherence to quality standards, SOPs, and product specifications.
• Lead internal audits, root cause analysis, and corrective action initiatives.
• Support continuous improvement efforts across food safety and quality programs.

• Strong knowledge of HACCP-based food safety systems (HACCP Certification required).
• Experience with SQF systems and food safety program implementation.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements (FDA, USDA, FSMA, and Seafood HACCP 21
  
  CFR
  123).
• Experience working with third-party auditors, customer inspections, and regulatory agencies.
• Ability to develop, implement, and audit SOPs and food safety procedures.
• Knowledge of sanitation programs, pest control, and microbiological testing requirements.
• Ability to enforce GMPs, PPE, and OSHA standards.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook).
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to work independently.

• 3-5 years of experience in the food industry (import experience preferred).
• Experience with customer complaint tracking systems and feedback programs.
• Experience managing multi-site food safety programs.

• Stay Impactful:
  Play a key role in ensuring food safety and product quality across multiple facilities.
• Career Growth:
  College tuition reimbursement and advancement opportunities.
• Learning Culture:
  Gain exposure to regulatory compliance, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Team Environment:
  Collaborate with operations, quality, and leadership teams across the organization.

Candidates must be able to meet the scheduling requirements of the position. Depending on the role and business needs, schedules may include days, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, and/or travel. Specific scheduling and availability requirements will be discussed during the hiring process. GFI will consider reasonable accommodation in accordance with applicable law.

Gourmet Foods Benefits include Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Accident Insurance. We…