Job Responsibilities

Food Safety & Regulatory Compliance

• Maintain and update all BRC, HACCP, and food safety documentation (digital and physical).
• Ensure compliance with USDA, FSMA, HACCP, GFSI/BRC, and internal food safety programs.
• Conduct internal audits and maintain required certifications (HACCP, PCQI, Internal Auditor, FSMA, FDA IA Rule).
• Lead mock recall exercises and manage product traceability systems.

Quality Control Leadership

• Oversee QC department operations and ensure testing is accurate, safe, and cost-efficient.
• Manage positive product release and maintain product specifications.
• Track and trend customer complaints and specification deviations.
• Participate in complaint investigations and support CAR reporting for sales and customer teams.

Audit Support & Corrective Action Management

• Respond promptly to internal, regulatory, and customer audit corrective actions.
• Confirm completion, documentation, and training associated with corrective actions.
• Collaborate with management and department leaders to address audit findings.

Documentation, SOPs & Training

• Maintain controlled documents on SharePoint or equivalent systems.
• Review SOPs annually and ensure alignment with FSMA regulations.
• Assist HR with pre-harvest and new-hire training on contamination prevention and foreign material risks.
• Prepare and submit all required customer and regulatory documentation.

Continuous Improvement & Safety

• Identify opportunities for operational improvements within QC and QAFS functions.
• Mitigate food and employee safety hazards; communicate risks proactively.
• Support departmental initiatives and perform other duties as assigned.