Quality Assurance Lead Jobs in Georgia
Quality Assurance Lead jobs in Georgia are active across manufacturing, logistics, financial services, and technology sectors, with demand at every level from associate QA lead through senior quality director. Atlanta, Savannah, and Macon are the primary hiring centers, where employers such as Delta Air Lines, NCR Voyix, and Genuine Parts Company regularly staff quality assurance teams. The most consistently sought specialties are software QA, supply chain quality control, and regulatory compliance within medical device and aerospace manufacturing. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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The DC Quality Assurance Supervisor ensures inventory accuracy flow through problem resolution, system and process quality, as well as vendor compliance. This role will build relationships with internal customers, vendors, and functional groups at the SSC to drive quality within the DC and service to over 100 stores.
Key Responsibilities:
- 40% Identify, analyze and resolve all inventory control, warehouse management system and process issues. Conduct root cause analysis on all related issues, document issues and make recommendations for improvement.
- 20% Assist in the disposition of freight diverted to the Problem Resolutions Area as a result of inventory, vendor compliance or systems issues.
- 10% Participate as a liaison between the IT, WMS and Vendor Compliance groups at the SSC and communicate needed information and processes to the DC management and associates. Monitors WMS releasese from the SSC and ensures succcessful roll-out.
- 10% Audit inbound shipments and directed by the SSC partners and create detailed reports of any deficiencies fround in the inbound shipments including defects in ASN and load quality compliance. Partners with AP, vendors and IPR to ensure inventory accuracy and vendor compliance with the DC.
- 10% Drives accruacy and awareness by training managers and associates on the warehouse management system as well as load quality reporting and ASN compliance.
- 10% Diagnose, troubleshoot, understand, maintain and diagnose problems associated with hardware issues and maintenance.
Direct Manager/Direct Reports:
- Reports to the Operations Manager
- No associates report to this role on a permanent basis, but requires the technical leadership of a project work team; may select team members and assess capabilities, provide technical training, provide information necessary to meet work, project or program objectives, evaluate program or project performance.
Travel Requirements:
- Typically requires overnight travel 5% to 20% of the time.
Physical Requirements:
- Requires intermittent periods during which continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking, standing, stooping, climbing, lifting material or equipment, some of which may be heavy or awkward.
Working Conditions:
- Typically in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors such as temperature extremes, moving machinery, loud noise, and fumes which cause noticeable discomfort or a moderate risk of accident or illness.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be eighteen years of age or older.
- Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of Manhattan WMOS
- Experience with MS Office Suite
- Knowledge of the RDC warehouse operation
Minimum Education:
- The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma and/or GED.
Preferred Education:
- No additional education
Minimum Years of Work Experience:
- 2
Preferred Years of Work Experience:
- No additional years of experience
Minimum Leadership Experience:
- None
Preferred Leadership Experience:
- None
Certifications:
- None
Competencies:
- Operations Systems: Understands and uses systems and tools used for day to day operation of a facility. Navigates the various DC operations systems in order to retrieve data accurately and effectively.
- Business Communication: Writes, speaks and presents clearly and succinctly across a variety of communication settings and adjusts communication style to the audience.
- Creative Thinking: Demonstrates originality and imagination in thinking while developing a solution to a problem.
- Conflict Management: Views conflict as an opportunity to find common ground and gain cooperation from all parties. Reads situations quickly, actively listens, and settles disagreements and disputes equitably.
The DC Quality Assurance Supervisor ensures inventory accuracy flow through problem resolution, system and process quality, as well as vendor compliance. This role will build relationships with internal customers, vendors, and functional groups at the SSC to drive quality within the DC and service to over 100 stores.
Key Responsibilities:
- 40% Identify, analyze and resolve all inventory control, warehouse management system and process issues. Conduct root cause analysis on all related issues, document issues and make recommendations for improvement.
- 20% Assist in the disposition of freight diverted to the Problem Resolutions Area as a result of inventory, vendor compliance or systems issues.
- 10% Participate as a liaison between the IT, WMS and Vendor Compliance groups at the SSC and communicate needed information and processes to the DC management and associates. Monitors WMS releasese from the SSC and ensures succcessful roll-out.
- 10% Audit inbound shipments and directed by the SSC partners and create detailed reports of any deficiencies fround in the inbound shipments including defects in ASN and load quality compliance. Partners with AP, vendors and IPR to ensure inventory accuracy and vendor compliance with the DC.
- 10% Drives accruacy and awareness by training managers and associates on the warehouse management system as well as load quality reporting and ASN compliance.
- 10% Diagnose, troubleshoot, understand, maintain and diagnose problems associated with hardware issues and maintenance.
Direct Manager/Direct Reports:
- Reports to the Operations Manager
- No associates report to this role on a permanent basis, but requires the technical leadership of a project work team; may select team members and assess capabilities, provide technical training, provide information necessary to meet work, project or program objectives, evaluate program or project performance.
Travel Requirements:
- Typically requires overnight travel 5% to 20% of the time.
Physical Requirements:
- Requires intermittent periods during which continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking, standing, stooping, climbing, lifting material or equipment, some of which may be heavy or awkward.
Working Conditions:
- Typically in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors such as temperature extremes, moving machinery, loud noise, and fumes which cause noticeable discomfort or a moderate risk of accident or illness.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be eighteen years of age or older.
- Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of Manhattan WMOS
- Experience with MS Office Suite
- Knowledge of the RDC warehouse operation
Minimum Education:
- The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma and/or GED.
Preferred Education:
- No additional education
Minimum Years of Work Experience:
- 2
Preferred Years of Work Experience:
- No additional years of experience
Minimum Leadership Experience:
- None
Preferred Leadership Experience:
- None
Certifications:
- None
Competencies:
- Operations Systems: Understands and uses systems and tools used for day to day operation of a facility. Navigates the various DC operations systems in order to retrieve data accurately and effectively.
- Business Communication: Writes, speaks and presents clearly and succinctly across a variety of communication settings and adjusts communication style to the audience.
- Creative Thinking: Demonstrates originality and imagination in thinking while developing a solution to a problem.
- Conflict Management: Views conflict as an opportunity to find common ground and gain cooperation from all parties. Reads situations quickly, actively listens, and settles disagreements and disputes equitably.
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Top Industries Hiring
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Automotive
- Construction & Real Estate
- Manufacturing
What Georgia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in quality assurance lead jobs across Georgia.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, life sciences, business, or a related technical field
- Three or more years of quality assurance experience, including direct team leadership
- Proficiency with quality management systems such as ISO 9001, AS9100, or 21 CFR Part 820
- Demonstrated experience conducting root cause analysis and corrective action processes
- Familiarity with Agile or Scrum methodologies for software or product development environments
- Certified Quality Engineer or Certified Quality Auditor credential from ASQ strongly preferred
Quality Assurance Lead Jobs in Georgia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a quality assurance lead in Georgia?
Most quality assurance lead roles in Georgia require a bachelor's degree in engineering, a technical discipline, or business alongside several years of hands-on QA experience. Georgia does not issue a state-specific QA license, but employers in regulated industries such as medical devices and aerospace strongly favor candidates holding credentials like the Certified Quality Engineer or Certified Quality Auditor from the American Society for Quality. Building experience in a junior QA analyst or quality technician role at a Georgia manufacturer or technology firm is the most direct path.
How much do quality assurance leads make in Georgia?
Quality assurance leads in Georgia earn a median of about $103,040 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $68,130 for the lowest 10% to over $141,760 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire quality assurance leads in Georgia?
Employers hiring quality assurance leads in Georgia right now include Chromalloy, Knapp, and Food Lion, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Georgia's concentration of aerospace, logistics, and financial technology companies means QA lead openings appear across a wide range of industries beyond traditional manufacturing.
Which Georgia cities have the most quality assurance lead jobs?
Atlanta, Alpharetta, and Newnan have the most quality assurance lead openings in Georgia. Atlanta drives the largest share due to its density of technology companies, corporate headquarters, and healthcare systems, while Savannah's growing manufacturing and port logistics sector and Macon's established industrial base account for strong demand outside the metro.
Are there remote quality assurance lead jobs in Georgia?
Yes, and they are more common than in many other lead roles because a significant portion of QA work, including test planning, documentation review, and audit coordination, can be done remotely. About 16% of quality assurance lead openings tied to Georgia are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting genuine flexibility in the field. Roles focused on software testing and compliance documentation are the most likely to offer fully remote arrangements.
How can I get hired as a quality assurance lead in Georgia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is starting as a quality technician or QA analyst at a Georgia manufacturer or technology firm and moving into a lead role after demonstrating process ownership. Large Georgia employers in the medical device and aerospace sectors, including suppliers concentrated around Atlanta and Savannah, regularly hire quality technicians and post internal advancement opportunities. Earning an entry-level ASQ credential such as the Certified Quality Improvement Associate before applying gives candidates a concrete edge and signals commitment to the profession.
Where can I find and apply to quality assurance lead jobs in Georgia?
You can find and apply to quality assurance lead jobs in Georgia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Georgia openings updated regularly. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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