Lead Quality Technologist - Food Safety & Innovation

Ilitch Charities, Inc.; México; Remote; MXN 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Little Caesars is seeking a Quality Technologist to support QA and product development across key categories. You will apply chemistry and microbiology to ensure safety, quality and regulatory compliance, while collaborating with Purchasing, R&D and suppliers to drive improvement and cost savings.

You will lead QA programs, develop testing procedures, and maintain documentation for recalls and audits, with strong communication across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, Biology, Chemistry or related discipline or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of two (2) years Food Technology and Quality Assurance experience in the food industry with HACCP, SQF, and BRC requirements.
• FSMA awareness and impact on suppliers, warehouses and product transport.
• Knowledge of FDA and USDA regulations; OSHA lab standards.
• Ability to communicate effectively with franchisees, vendors and other departments.
• Ability to document, update and track quality metrics through standardized processes.
• Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail in issue documentation and root cause analysis.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to make sound business decisions using data.
• Able to resolve conflicts and gain consensus.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills; cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with a results-oriented approach.
• Computer proficiency with MS Office, databases and documentation software.
• Sensory abilities for product evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage quality assurance programs and initiatives for specific product categories.
• Develop inspection, testing and quality control procedures; design quality training; investigate customer complaints; facilitate audits.
• Manage product category during recalls and maintain required documentation.
• Study principles underlying processing and deterioration of foods using chemistry and microbiology.
• Research ways to make processed foods safe and palatable.
• Collaborate with Purchasing and R&D for continuous improvement and cost savings while maintaining quality.
• Ensure FDA, HACCP, SQF and regulatory compliance are met and maintained.
• Provide recommendations and implement policies, specifications and programs ensuring product safety and quality.
• Coordinate product sampling and testing across distribution centers as scheduled.
• Partner with Purchasing and R&D for process improvements and cost savings.

Skills

Food chemistry

Microbiology

Quality assurance

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

FSMA knowledge

HAACP

SQF

Documentation & data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in food science, Biology, Chemistry or related

Equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database experience

Documentation software

Job description

Little Caesars is seeking a Quality Technologist to support QA and product development across key categories. You will apply chemistry and microbiology to ensure safety, quality and regulatory compliance, while collaborating with Purchasing, R&D and suppliers to drive improvement and cost savings.

You will lead QA programs, develop testing procedures, and maintain documentation for recalls and audits, with strong communication across teams.