Job Title:
Quality Manager
Company: The Judge Group
Location: Lyons, NY
Created: 2026-03-10
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
Position: QA Regulatory Compliance Manager (Quality Manager) Location: NY Finger Lakes Area Company Overview A long-established, family-owned feed manufacturing company in the Finger Lakes region of New York. With over 125 years of stability, the company produces custom bulk feeds, bagged feeds, and organic feeds for dairy, hog, poultry, beef, sheep, and goat operations. Known for integrity, innovation, and strong team orientation, the company has recently expanded with a new organic mill and continues to experience significant growth. Position Overview The QA Regulatory Compliance Manager will oversee quality assurance and regulatory compliance across multiple local facilities. This role is closely aligned with a strong quality supervisor position but carries a manager title. Reporting to the General Manager, the manager will lead one QA Lab Technician and collaborate across departments in a highly team-oriented environment. Key Responsibilities • Maintain and update feed safety, occupational safety, and fleet safety plans • Lead and prepare for FDA, NYS, and third-party audits; manage corrective actions • Oversee QA Lab operations and supervise QA Lab Technician • Conduct monthly inspections and manage compliance programs (pest control, fire safety) • Coordinate training programs including orientation, safety, and job-specific instruction • Investigate issues, recommend preventative measures, and maintain compliance reports • Ensure adherence to OSHA reporting and safety procedures Candidate Profile Required: • Strong-willed personality, able to balance production priorities with QA needs • Experience with audits (FDA, NYS, or third-party) • PCQI certification and OSHA training Preferred: • Experience in feed or food industry • Dry facility background • Relevant degree Cultural Fit: • Professional demeanor with respect for workplace rules (no visible tattoos, no swearing, adherence to dress code) Compensation & Benefits • Salary range: $95,000 - $110,000 • Possible relocation assistance for semi-local candidates • No travel required • No bonus program Why Join • Family-owned, values-driven company with over a century of stability • Significant growth and expansion, including a newly built organic mill • Collaborative, team-oriented environment • Opportunity to step into a leadership role with immediate impact #JDP