Food Safety and Quality Assurance – Fsqa – Specialist

Food Safety and Quality Assurance – Fsqa – Specialist

Requirements

• 2+ years’ experience in the food industry as food tech/QA/food safety with a background in food manufacturing and/or food imports
• General knowledge of HACCP, ISO 9002, GMP, and USDA, FDA, and federal, state and local laws
• Strong computer skills; proficient in Excel and Word
• Food safety and nutrition knowledge; general food science knowledge; familiar with analytical and microbiological terms

Responsibilities

• Effectively communicate with suppliers to get accurate information for all products
• Work on cross functional team with Innovation, Category Management and Creative to bring new items to the market in a timely manner
• Research and investigate proper labeling of ingredients
• Assure supplier compliance with product consistency among multiple suppliers
• Evaluate GMO, allergen statements and gluten statements from all suppliers
• Work with the Creative and Revenue Management departments regarding label compliance
• Review for accuracy all ingredient declarations, weight statements and nutrition facts panels to comply with all labeling regulations
• Evaluate supplier information to verify product compliance against Company standards, labeling laws and regulations

Preferred Qualifications

• BS in food science, biology or nutrition. A culinary arts degree and/or related work experience will also be considered
• Interest and aptitude for science and technology; good mathematic skills
• Proficient in gleaning information by observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources
• Efficient with processing information by compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data
• Good oral and written communication skills including technical writing
• Active learner; good initiative; excellent organizational skills; detail-oriented and accurate; problem solver