Food Safety & Quality Assurance Lead for Bakery & Warehouse

Penn State; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State Housing and Food Services seeks a Food Safety & Quality Assurance Specialist to lead HACCP and allergen programs for the Bakery and Warehouse. You will implement regulatory controls, support audits, and drive continuous improvement with operations and leadership.

Responsibilities include maintaining product specifications, labeling accuracy, and supplier quality, while training staff and coordinating recalls and traceability activities as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or four years of relevant experience.
• Experience developing and maintaining food safety and quality systems.
• Knowledge of FSMA and allergen labeling requirements.
• Ability to audit, analyze data, and implement CAPA programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead HACCP, Preventive Controls, and other safety documentation.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Develop and maintain GMPs, sanitation, and allergen controls.
• Investigate quality concerns and manage corrective actions.
• Collaborate with production, warehouse, purchasing, and leadership.

Skills

Strong analytical ability

Documentation & record-keeping

Effective communication

Auditing & corrective actions

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science

Bachelor's degree in Food Technology

Bachelor's degree in Animal Science

Bachelor's degree in Microbiology

Tools

ServSafe Certification

FSMA knowledge

Job description

Penn State Housing and Food Services seeks a Food Safety & Quality Assurance Specialist to lead HACCP and allergen programs for the Bakery and Warehouse. You will implement regulatory controls, support audits, and drive continuous improvement with operations and leadership.

Responsibilities include maintaining product specifications, labeling accuracy, and supplier quality, while training staff and coordinating recalls and traceability activities as needed.