Food Safety System Specialist

Duties and Responsibilities

• Accurate data entry in quality logs and reports
• Assist the QA Manager in implementing and maintaining quality assurance processes and standards
• Support internal and external audits, including preparation of documentation and follow-up actions
• Monitor quality metrics, compile reports, and track key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Maintain and organize quality documentation, including SOPs, inspection records, and compliance logs
• Help investigate quality issues, non-conformances, and customer complaints
• Coordinate corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) and track progress
• Perform routine inspections, checks, or testing as required
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations, safety standards, and company policies
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve quality processes
• Assist with training staff on quality standards and procedures
• Communicate with parent company and ingredient broker
• Review daily Beta Lactam test results
• Assist with maintaining state records and reports
• Create work orders for action items
• Assist Lab with data entry
• Assist in preparation and take part in audit activities
• Maintain a clean and neat work environment
• Ensure all company policies and procedures are carried out
• Responsible for reporting food safety and quality issues and initiate action to their immediate Supervisor or QA personnel

Follow all Food Safety guidelines, such as, but not limited to:

• GMP’s

• Allergen Program

• Quality

• HACCP

• Sanitation

• Safety

• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills and Abilities:

• High degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Organized and analytical mindset
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Willingness to work occasional weekends and overtime as needed

Education and Experience:

• 1–3 years of experience in quality assurance, manufacturing, or a related environment
• Experience with SafetyChain or similar Compliance and Quality Management System
• Experience with audits, both internal and external
• Familiarity with quality standards and SQF program
• Basic data analysis and reporting skills
• PCQI certification
• Willingness to attain other certifications including but not limited to HACCP, SQF, Texas DSHS

Physical Requirements:

• Often: Standing, walking, sitting
• Frequently: Keyboarding
• Occasionally: Climbing stairs/ladders, kneeling/squatting, grasping/squeezing, bending/stooping, wrist flexion/extension, pushing/pulling, reaching, twisting, overhead reaching, lifting