Food Quality & Safety Analyst

Flora Food Group; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Flora Food Group in Kansas is seeking a Quality Analyst to join our manufacturing team, ensuring product quality, food safety, and regulatory compliance across analytical, sensory, microbiological, and packaging evaluations. You will partner with Production to monitor specs, investigate issues, and drive CAPA and continuous improvement.

The role requires a 2+ year background in food manufacturing quality or lab work, knowledge of HACCP/GMPs, and strong data handling with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a food manufacturing quality, laboratory, or food safety environment.
• Knowledge of food safety systems, HACCP principles, and GMPs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analytical and sensory evaluations of raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods.
• Monitor product specifications, including moisture, salt, pH, sorbate levels, appearance, and sensory attributes.
• Communicate quality findings and recommend corrective actions to support product compliance.
• Support site Food Safety programs and maintain a working knowledge of HACCP and GMP requirements.
• Assist with quality investigations, root cause analysis, and CAPA.
• Participate in site quality improvement initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
• Perform routine laboratory testing according to established procedures and specifications.
• Conduct microbiological sampling and analysis on intermediate and finished products using approved methods.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and support calibration programs.
• Review, update, and maintain laboratory SOPs.
• Ensure laboratory activities are conducted in accordance with GLP.
• Inspect packaging materials and finished products to verify compliance with quality standards.
• Monitor package appearance, fill weights, code dates, and other critical quality parameters.
• Verify compliance with weight control standards and support use of the FreeWeigh system.
• Communicate deviations and assist Production teams in resolving quality issues.
• Conduct GMP inspections and internal quality audits.
• Maintain accurate and timely quality documentation, records, and reports.
• Support document control activities and ensure proper record retention.
• Utilize Microsoft Office and other software systems for data entry, analysis, and reporting.
• Assist with quality training programs related to GMPs, quality systems, and operating procedures.

Skills

Analytical testing

Data analysis

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Flora Food Group in Kansas is seeking a Quality Analyst to join our manufacturing team, ensuring product quality, food safety, and regulatory compliance across analytical, sensory, microbiological, and packaging evaluations. You will partner with Production to monitor specs, investigate issues, and drive CAPA and continuous improvement.

The role requires a 2+ year background in food manufacturing quality or lab work, knowledge of HACCP/GMPs, and strong data handling with Microsoft Office.