Food Safety and Quality Assurance Specialist – Supplier Compliance

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Food Safety and Quality Assurance Specialist to support our Supplier Compliance program. The ideal candidate will assist product supplier and processor/manufacturer compliance initiatives, ensuring adherence to applicable regulations and AFCFC’s standards. This role involves handling a high volume of documentation for incoming and existing suppliers and ingredients.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Review vendor documents such as supplier questionnaires, product specification sheets, letter of guarantees, certifications, HACCP plans, environmental monitoring programs, and third-party audits.
  • Support the collection and management of documents for incoming and existing suppliers and ingredients, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
  • Collaborate with internal teams on retail label reviews for new product launches and existing products.
  • Review product labels to ensure compliance with FDA and CFIA regulations and verify the accuracy of ingredient and allergen statements with regards to formulation and ingredient specifications.
  • Prioritize a high volume of documentation with an emphasis on organization, strong sense of urgency, and attention to detail.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in compliance with company standards.
  • Support risk assessments and verification activities for suppliers, raw materials, and packaging.
  • Assist with developing supplier compliance programs, including supplier audits and reviewing food packaging, food equipment and utensils, and third-party storage and distribution centers to meet regulatory and company standards.
  • Collaborate with internal teams on product launches, providing FSQA support to ensure new products meet safety and quality standards from concept through commercialization.
  • Support ingredient studies, including shelf-life, challenge studies, microbial/chemical verifications, etc.
  • Conduct impact analyses of ingredients and products to assess regulatory changes and determine market suitability.
  • Maintain social responsibility and sustainability documentation, including Global Seafood Sustainability Initiative documents, in accordance with AFCFC and client standards.
  • Identify areas of non-compliance and recommend corrective actions.
  • Stay current with applicable regulations, science, and company standards.
  • Perform additional tasks as assigned to support the FSQA team and company objectives.

Qualifications & Skills:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Biology, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 1 year of work experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant coursework and experience in food safety, quality assurance, nutrition, pharmaceuticals, or related fields.
  • Knowledge of food safety, quality assurance, and food regulatory and label compliance.
  • Preferred Credentials: PCQI, HACCP, Seafood HACCP, FSVP.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft 365 products and relevant software.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
  • Ability to travel up to 10%.

Job Type: Full-time

 

Pay: $26.00 – $35.00 per hour

 

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Experience:

  • Food safety: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

  • Torrance, CA (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Torrance, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person