Food Safety & Quality Assurance Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Summary:

The FSQA Coordinator serves as the Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) and/or SQF Practitioner for the site, overseeing all aspects of the Food & Feed Safety and Quality Management Systems. This role ensures that all products meet regulatory, internal, and customer standards, while driving continuous improvement in food safety programs and compliance across facilities. Some travel to other company sites may be required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of Food & Feed Safety and Quality Assurance programs and policies.

• Review and update food safety plans, conduct management reviews, and facilitate FSQA meetings.

• Manage training programs related to Food & Feed Safety, including onboarding, refresher, and job-specific training.

• Oversee corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) and customer complaint investigations.

• Manage Integrated Pest Management, Foreign Material Control, and Non-Conforming Product programs.

• Maintain document control for all FSQA systems and ensure version updates are tracked.

• Lead internal audits, support external and certification audits, and ensure timely closure of non-conformances.

• Oversee verification, validation, and calibration programs related to food safety.

• Participate in crisis management, food defense, and food fraud prevention activities.

• Direct traceability and mock recall exercises, documenting results and implementing corrective actions.

• Monitor and review site water and air quality programs in collaboration with Environmental teams.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor???s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, or a related field preferred.

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Food Safety or Quality Systems (food, beverage, animal feed, or pharma industry preferred).

• HACCP certification required; SQF Practitioner certification preferred.

• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Ability to work collaboratively, manage multiple priorities, and adapt in fast-paced environments.

Key Competencies:

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

• Self-motivated and proactive in driving process improvements.

• Effective team leader and communicator with high ethical standards.

• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and continuous learning.

Pay Details: $80,000.00 to $90,000.00 per year

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