Food Safety & Quality Specialist

BG Foods; Maryland; On-site; USD 43,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

B&G Foods, a leader in the food manufacturing industry, is seeking a Food Safety & Quality Specialist in Hurlock, MD. The role includes critical responsibilities such as managing the SQF program, conducting compliance audits, and ensuring food quality and safety standards are met. Ideal candidates hold a degree in Food Science or a related field and possess 3-5 years of relevant experience.

Benefits

Paid time off (holidays, vacation, and sick days)

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement program

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance programs

Work-life balance initiatives

Wellness program

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of manufacturing experience with safe quality food.
• SQF, HACCP, and PCQI Certified (or to be obtained within 6-9 months).
• Strong planning, organizing, and coordinating skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SQF Site Practitioner and conduct audits.
• Collaborate with manufacturing departments for improvements.
• Manage environmental monitoring and compliance programs.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Microbiology, Food Science, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Major Responsibilities:

• Serve as the SQF Site Practitioner.

• Responsible for ensuring the SQF program is functioning and making continuous improvements.

• Responsible for conducting internal, cGMP, and HACCP audits.

• Coordinate customer, third-party, Regulatory, and compliance audits with support from Quality Assurance Manager.

• Responsible for collaborating with manufacturing departments to improve current programs, implementation of new programs, and Food Safety Culture in the facility.

• Serve as PCQI in Food Safety, Quality, and compliance-related areas.

• Manage new item set-up and changes that occur relating to Food Safety and Quality.

• Responsible for ensuring success and compliance of new items, changes to the process, label approval, etc.

• Coordinate key Food Safety and Quality programs managed by Quality.

• Responsible for the environmental monitoring program, Food defense, Pest Control, SPC, RCA, Quality Close Calls, Supplier Approval, Food Fraud, etc.

• Foster team environment and learning.

• Assist in tracking key performance indicators within the Quality Group and for the facility.

• Share knowledge and assist in the learning of the department.

• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures and, incorporate safety and health in all tasks and responsibilities.

• Responsible for reporting any food safety and quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.

• Assist with any corrective actions.

• Complete special projects and other duties as assigned by the Quality Assurance Manager.

• Assume the duties of the Quality Assurance Manager in the manager’s absence.

• Correct and/or report unsafe acts and unsafe working conditions through proper procedures.

• Ensure food safety/quality policies are followed, to report all food safety/quality problems out of their realm of responsibility to personnel with the authority to initiate action.

• Responsible for making sure a good safe wholesome product is produced safely.

• All other duties as required.

Education/Skills/Abilities/Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Microbiology, Food Science, or a related field.

• SQF, HACCP, and PCQI Certified (or obtained within first 6 – 9 months).

• Computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word & PowerPoint).

• 3 – 5 years of manufacturing with safe quality food and audit experience.

• Possesses planning, organizing, and coordinating skills with attention to detail.

• Possesses strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

• Able to balance team and individual responsibilities.

• Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally.

• Able to work in conditions.

• Interact well with other employees.

• Adhere to and promote all Good Manufacturing Practices.

Physical Requirements:

• Plant environment.

• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods.

• Work could involve stooping, crouching, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, and grasping.

• Ability to substantially move wrists, hands, and/or fingers to adjust machine parts and computer operations.

• Must be flexible to work hours outside of regular schedule as needed.

Compensation:

Base Pay Range:

$43,500.00 - $72,500.00

Final base pay will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to; role responsibilities, experience, skills, education, geographic location, and/or internal pay equity. Please keep in mind that we consider internal pay equity and hiring at the maximum of the salary range uncommon.

Benefits:

We offer a variety of benefits that include comprehensive, affordable health and wellness coverage for you and your family.

• Paid time off (holidays, vacation and sick days)

• Medical, prescription drugs, dental and visioncoverage

• Life, disability and AD&D insurance

• 401(k) plan

• Flexible spending accounts

• Tuition reimbursement program

• Employee assistance programs

• Telemedicine

• Work-life balance

• Employee discounts

• Wellness program

• Paid parental leave

Benefits may vary by location and position.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

B&G Foods is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please see www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf .

About Us

With our headquarters based in Parsippany, New Jersey, B&G Foods and our subsidiaries manufacture, sell and distribute high-quality, branded shelf-stable and frozen foods across the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. With B&G Foods’ diverse portfolio of more than 50 brands you know and love, including B&G, B&M, Cream of Wheat, Clabber Girl, Crisco, Dash, Green Giant, Las Palmas, Le Sueur, Mama Mary’s, Maple Grove Farms, New York Style, Ortega, Polaner, Spice Islands and Victoria , there’s a little something for everyone. For more information about B&G Foods and our brands, please visit www.bgfoods.com.