FSQA Analyst

Bud Antle, LLC; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Bud Antle, LLC is seeking an FSQA Analyst to address microbiological and food safety issues in Soledad, CA, reporting to the FSQA Manager and partnering with Production and Sanitation to develop and implement policies and procedures.

You will support FSMA compliance, food safety plan development and plant validation, collaborating across product and process design to ensure ongoing food safety, with EMP execution, trend analysis, data collection, and GMP inspections as core duties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Chemistry, Food Science or related field.
• 3-5 years of food safety/quality experience required.
• Strong GMP knowledge and knowledge of Federal/State food regulations.
• Strong data collection, manipulation and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain the Environmental Monitoring Program (EMP) and related documentation.
• Trend microbiological testing of in-process and final product materials.
• Perform data collection, analysis, and reporting for quality improvement.
• Support equipment commissioning and sanitary design risk assessments.
• Conduct GMP inspections and uphold food safety requirements.
• Manage laboratory and EMP supplies inventory.
• Backup FSQA Supervisors to ensure daily operations.

Skills

Food safety

Quality assurance

GMPs

Data analysis

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelors in Microbiology

Bachelors in Chemistry

Bachelors in Food Science

Job description

Title: FSQA Analyst

Salary Range: $94,000 - $97,000 Annually

Status: Exempt

Location: Soledad, CA

Reports to: FSQA Manager

GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PRIMARY PURPOSE:

This role reports to the FSQA Manager and works on microbiological and food safety related issues while partnering with Production, Sanitation for development and implementation of policies & procedures. The position supports FSMA, the food safety plan development, validation for plants and collaborates with others on product and process design to ensure food safety.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS / DUTIES OF THE POSITION:

• Responsible for the implementation and execution of the Environmental Monitoring Program (EMP) including but not limited to documentation, sampling, training, and maintenance of associated software
• Responsible for trending and communication of microbiological testing of in-process and final product materials
• Conducts trend analysis of pre-operation inspections and regularly communicates to facility management team, Sanitation, Food Safety and Quality Director
• Assists in data collection and performs analysis, trending and reporting for quality improvement initiatives and shelf life retain studies.
• Participates in activities related to commissioning equipment including but not limited to documentation, sampling, and cross functional training
• Works cross-functionally to support sanitary design assessments for new equipment installations and modifications to existing equipment, partnering with the FSQA Manager to identify and address food safety and sanitary design risks, assists in execution of challenge studies and validation studies, including collaboration with external business partners
• Performs facility and GMP inspections to ensure best practices and sanitary principles are followed.
• Encourages safe working practices.
• Remains abreast of current science, regulatory principles, and emerging issues related to food safety.
• Follow all food safety requirements and GMP's as applicable for this position
• Responsible for inventory management of laboratory and Environmental Monitoring Program supplies to ensure adequate availability for required testing and sampling activities.
• Ensure the integrity and continued operations of the food safety system in the event of organizational or personnel changes within the company or associated facilities
• Responsible for all in-house micro sampling and testing along with analysis/trend data for continuous improvement.
• Serves as a backup to FSQA Supervisors to support continuity of daily FSQA operations and performs additional duties as assigned by manager.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:

• 3-5 years of food safety and/or quality related experience is required.
• Good understanding of basic food microbiology.
• Working knowledge of food technology, processing, and microbiology.
• Strong understanding of GMPs and Federal/State food regulations.
• Strong computer/statistical skills, particularly related to data collection, manipulation and reporting.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate and work with diverse workforce and achieve cultural change in the face of potential resistance.
• Ability to work and adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to travel independently.
• Work experience in team-oriented functions as well as individual contribution.
• Action-oriented with good project management skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to maneuver around an array of equipment.
• Must be able to work in a cold environment.
• Will have some exposure to fumes and airborne particles.

WORK HOUR & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• Flexibility to work both a variety of shifts and hours.
• Traveling to visit other facilities for auditing purposes may be required.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Chemistry, Food Science or related field is required.

EEO STATEMENT: We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) English https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlin.pdf

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Spanish https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlasp.pdf

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm

Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) English https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppac.pdf

Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) Spanish https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/eppaspan.pdf

Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/VETS/legacy/files/USERRA_Private.pdf

Department: BUD LUW-QA West-VAP Soledad 1651812200 This is a non-management position This is a full-time position Sub Company ID/Req #: BUD