Food Safety Quality Assurance

Reliable Products Inc | PureFarms Organic; Woodinville (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Complimentary snacks/beverages

Quarterly team events

Job summary

A food safety and quality assurance company in Woodinville, WA, is seeking a Food Safety & Quality Assurance (QA) Manager. This role involves leading food safety programs and managing audits. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in food science, relevant certifications, and experience in food manufacturing. Competitive salary, health benefits, and paid time off offered.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in U.S. food manufacturing.
• Experience with Allergen Program, Backward Traceability, Mass Balance.
• Prior supervisory or leadership experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead food safety programs including HACCP and SQF.
• Coordinate third-party audits and certifications.
• Train employees on food safety protocols.

Skills

Certified HACCP Certification

Certified GMP

Experience with Organic Certification and audits

Strong understanding of FDA-FSMA regulations

Proficient in MS Office 365 suite

Experience working cross-functionally

Excellent written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in food science or Food Biology

Master’s degree in relevant field or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office 365

Job description

Overview

Food Safety & Quality Assurance (QA) – On-Site | Puget Sound, WA

Location Requirement:

· Local candidates only (Seattle, Eastside, and the surrounding Puget Sound area)

· No relocation assistance provided at this time

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain food safety programs: HACCP, SQF Level 2, GFSI, FDA, USDA Organic, Kosher, Allergen Control, Traceability, etc.
• Develop, implement, and maintain key documentation: Food Safety Plans, Sanitation SOPs, GMP, Organic Plan, MSDS, Recall Program, Training Manuals, etc.
• Coordinate and support third-party audits and certifications (Organic, Kosher, SQF, etc.).
• Manage supplier qualification and documentation updates.
• Maintain lab testing schedules (microbiological and allergen testing) and partner with third-party labs.
• Develop product specifications, ingredient statements, and nutritional labels.
• Oversee QA inspections on raw materials, WIP, finished goods, packaging, and facility hygiene.
• Train employees on GMP, HACCP, and food safety protocols.
• Address customer complaints and lead investigations to resolution.
• Maintain pest control logs and facility inspection programs.
• Collaborate with R&D for new product development and formulation testing.
• Maintain all quality databases and document control systems.
• Support internal audits and continuous improvement efforts.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in food science or Food Biology (REQUIRED)
• Master’s degree or equivalent job experience of 7-12 years in food manufacturing (IS A BIG PLUS BUT NOT REQUIRED)
• Between 5-10 years of experience in U.S. food manufacturing on the floor (Required)
• Certified HACCP Certification (Required)
• Certified GMP (Required)
• Certified SQF auditor experience (IS A BIG PLUS – but not required)
• Certified Organic auditor experience (IS A BIG PLUS – but not required)
• Experience with Organic Certification and audits (REQUIRED)
• Experience with SQF and Kosher audits (REQUIRED)
• Experience with Non-GMO
• Trained in GFSI SQF version 8 and version 9. (IS MUST)
• Strong understanding of FDA-FSMA regulations and GFSI standards. (IS A MUST)
• Strong understanding of FDA-FSVP requirements and regulations (IS A MUST)
• Experience working cross-functionally with production, procurement, and sales.
• Proficient in MS Office 365 suite of tools, Outlook, Excel, PDF documents. (IS A MUST)
• Experience with ATP Testing, swabbing equipment (IS A MUST)
• Experience with Food Environmental testing and working with external laboratories. (IS A MUST)
• Experience with Allergen Program, Backward Traceability, Mass Balance (Required).
• Experience with Training employees for GMP, HACCP, Food Hygiene, QA responsibilities. (IS A MUST)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with internal and external customers.
• Prior supervisory or leadership experience is a big plus.
• Experience in product R&D and label compliance is desirable but not required.
• Full-Time On-site, Monday–Friday, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm (flexible hours - 30 mins to 1 hour lunch break) with occasional weekends or evening work if business requires. However, you must be on-site during Production hours.
• Occasional travel to supplier sites for audits and verification (only if necessary).

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
• 8 paid holidays per year
• 1 week of PTO
• Health benefits (eligibility immediately)
• 401(k) retirement plan (eligible immediately)
• Company-paid travel for business. Company credit card.
• Employee perks: Complimentary snacks/beverages, birthday celebrations, anniversary lunches/dinners, quarterly team events, company holiday party
• Access to Working Advantage corporate/employee discount program (eligible immediately)

How to Apply

To be considered, please submit your resume, cover letter, and professional references. Candidates who also submit a brief letter of interest explaining how their experience aligns with this role will receive priority consideration.

• Please apply via email only.
• No phone calls or agency inquiries, please.
• Local applicants only. We are not able to offer relocation, contract, or remote arrangements at this time.
• We will contact qualified applicants directly to schedule interviews.
• If you hear from us, it means we are interested and you’ve made the shortlist!

Reliable Products Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Woodinville, WA location reference for notification purposes only.