327,424 Jobs

food safety and quality assurance programs across both our FDA plant-based and USDA regulated meat production divisions. This position plays a critical role in maintainingcertifications, ensuring compliance with FDA/USDA regulations, and championing aculture of continuous improvement in food safety, sanitation, and quality assurance

practices.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in food manufacturing food safety, quality and

microbiological systems, regulatory compliance, and team leadership. This role will

collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including production, sanitation, R&D,

and supply chain to maintain excellence in quality and safety standards across all product

lines.

Primary Responsibilities:

Food Safety & Quality Program Leadership

• Lead and maintain SQF, FSMA, HACCP, and Preventive Control programs across

both divisions.

• Ensure compliance with FDA and USDA regulations, including routine internal

validations and audits.

• Maintain certifications including Non-GMO Project, Kosher, Organic, Halal, and

Certified Humane.

• Conduct nutritional audits and manage Genesis Nutrition Facts Panel creation and

updates.

• Oversee packaging claims, certifications, and USDA and FDA label compliance

(NFP, ingredient statements, allergen declarations).

Compliance, Documentation & Reporting

• Interface with regulatory agencies, certification bodies, and customer QA teams to

ensure audit readiness.

• Review product specifications, COAs, testing protocols, and maintain up-to-date

QA documentation.

• Ensure all sanitation, microbiological, and lab testing procedures are conducted

and meet company and regulatory standards.

• Prepare and present KPI reports detailing microbiological trends, deficiencies, and

corrective actions.

Training, Projects & Process Improvement

• Lead food safety and quality training initiatives; monitor training effectiveness and

engagement.

• Drive plant audit corrective action plans and ensure timely resolution.

• Support R&D and shelf-life studies to validate product safety, microbial limits, and

sensory benchmarks.

• Participate in new product development and facility improvement projects,

including equipment qualification and facility setup.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Champion quality and food safety across the organization by partnering with

production and operations leadership.

• Respond to consumer complaints, implement root cause analysis, and develop

corrective actions.

• Provide technical support and industry insights through continuous education and

participation in Food Safety seminars and events.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in food science, Microbiology, Biology, or a related field preferred;

equivalent industry experience considered.

• Minimum 5 years of Food Safety Quality Assurance experience in a USDA or FDA regulated food manufacturing environment. (Dual inspection experience preferred)

• Strong knowledge of GMP, HACCP, FSMA, SQF, USDA/FDA regulatory requirements,

and third-party certifications.

• Proficient in Genesis Nutritional Software, Microsoft Office Suite, and ERP systems.

• Excellent written and verbal communication, organization, and analytical skills.

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

• Ability to work weekends as needed and thrive in a fast-paced production

environment.

Opportunities for Growth:

• Advance into Senior Quality Assurance or Compliance leadership roles.

• Gain cross-functional exposure across plant-based and meat operations.

• Participate in professional development through industry training and certifications

(e.g., SQF Practitioner, HACCP, PCQI).