Job Summary
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Food Safety & Quality Assurance Coordinator to help lead our efforts in maintaining the highest standards of food safety, quality control, and compliance across our snack manufacturing and co-packing operations.
This is a hands-on role responsible for monitoring, documentation, testing, and compliance activities that ensure all products meet regulatory requirements, customer specifications, and company quality standards.
This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with a passion for food safety who thrives in a production environment and wants to grow within a dynamic, established snack food company.
Responsibilities
- Perform review of pre-shipment samples — visual, organoleptic, COA review, etc.
- Review daily HACCP monitoring activities and critical control point checks for our manufacturers.
- Review GMP and sanitation inspections on the production floor.
- Assist in maintaining FSMA Preventive Controls documentation.
- Support environmental monitoring program (EMP) — swabbing, sample submission, result tracking.
- Monitor and document allergen control procedures including changeovers and line clearances.
- Support pest control program documentation and corrective action follow-up.
- Participate in mock recall exercises and traceability drills.
- Conduct quality checks on retain products and random items — weight, color, texture, and appearance.
- Collect and submit samples for third-party microbiological and chemistry testing as needed.
- Maintain nonconforming product logs and assist with dispositions.
- Track and trend quality KPIs — defect rates, holds, consumer complaints, supplier non-conformances and manufacturing non-conformances.
- Communicate non-compliances with suppliers and manufacturers.
- Participate in mock recall exercises and traceability drills.
- Assist with shelf life and stability testing programs.
- Communicate quality issues to management in real time.
- Sample review and preparations as needed.
- Provide manufacturing plants with required documentation and support.
- Provide warehouses with support and guidance as needed.
- Maintain accurate and complete HACCP records, GMP logs, and sanitation records
- Ensure all production records are complete, accurate, and legible.
- Support document control — version management of SOPs, forms, and specifications.
- Assist with preparation of records for internal and external audits.
- Support organic (NOP) and Non-GMO certification recordkeeping where applicable
- Help respond to FDA or state inspection requests under manager supervision
- Assist with label review for accuracy against approved specifications
- Support supplier documentation collection — COAs, specs, and audit questionnaires.
- Assist in delivering GMP and food safety training to our warehouse staff.
- Participate in daily meetings to address any quality concerns with the manufacturers.
- Assist with updating new customer item forms.
Qualifications Required
- Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, Nutrition, or related field — OR an Associate's degree with 2+ years of relevant food manufacturing experience.
- 1–3 years of experience in food manufacturing QA, food safety, or a related role.
- Working knowledge of HACCP principles and critical control point monitoring.
- Familiarity with FDA FSMA regulations and GMPs (21 CFR Part 110/117).
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate documentation.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office — Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Strong expertise in conducting quality audits and implementing quality assurance programs within manufacturing environments.
Preferred
- PCQI certification (or willingness to obtain within 6 months of hire).
- HACCP certification (or willingness to obtain).
- Experience with SQF, BRC, FSSC 22000 or other GFSI food safety management systems.
- Experience in snack food, dried fruit/vegetable, or produce manufacturing.
- Knowledge of organic (NOP) and Non-GMO certification requirements.
- Experience with dehydration, baking, or extrusion manufacturing processes.
Core Competencies
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through.
- Comfortable working independently and cross-functionally with operations, and sales.
- Clear written and verbal communicator — able to document precisely and report concisely.
- Able to prioritize and stay composed in a fast-paced production environment.
- Proactive — identifies and flags issues early rather than waiting.
- Comfortable on the production floor daily — this is a hands-on role.
- Committed to food safety culture — models GMP compliance at all times.
- Able to handle multiple projects at any given time and able to pivot as needed.
Working Conditions
- Manufacturing facility exposure — noise, temperature variation, and allergen environments.
- Occasional travel to co-packing or supplier facilities (on average 10%)
- May require early morning, evening, or weekend coverage depending on production schedule.
Pay: $71,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
