FSQA Compliance and Documentation Specialist

Kowalski Companies Inc; Hamtramck (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Discount

Referral Program

Job summary

Kowalski Companies Inc is seeking a detail-oriented FSQA Compliance & Documentation Specialist to support and maintain our food safety and quality programs across all facilities. The role focuses on regulatory compliance, documentation systems, and audits to foster a culture of food safety throughout the organization.

The position is onsite, full-time, with responsibilities spanning management of the Food Safety Library, regulatory training, supplier approvals, and calibration of analytical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in food science or related field (or 4+ years of experience without a degree)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP systems
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, SOP, SSOP, SPS regulations
• Familiarity with basic laboratory equipment such as thermometers, scales, fat analyzer, and water activity meter
• HACCP, PCQI, or other relevant certifications

Responsibilities

• Manages Food Safety Library, SSOPs, FSPs, and other regulatory documentation for all locations.
• Manages the plant's internal auditing program and maintains audit readiness.
• Supports 3rd party certification and regulatory audits with FSQA Director.
• Ensures timely corrections to inspection observations and monitors effectiveness.
• Collaborates with company consultants.
• Manages Supplier Approval Program using Trustwell platform.
• Participates in creating quality and regulatory training for plant personnel.
• Contributes to annual FSP re-analysis for all facilities.
• Calibrates and verifies analytical instruments supporting monitoring activities.
• Performs analytical measurements in support of FSP/HACCP.
• Conducts direct observation or arranges assistance for direct observation.
• Monitors GMPs and conducts daily pre-operational and operational audits.
• Performs environmental monitoring program swabbing and sampling

Skills

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Documentation management

Laboratory equipment familiarity

HACCP/PCQI certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

FSQA Compliance and Documentation Specialist

Onsite | Full-Time

We are seeking a detail-oriented FSQA Compliance & Documentation Specialist to support and maintain our food safety and quality programs across all facilities. This role ensures regulatory compliance, manages documentation systems, supports audits, and helps drive a culture of food safety throughout the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Manages Food Safety Library, SSOP's, FSPs, and other regulatory related documentation for all company locations.
• Manages the plant's internal auditing program and ensures plant is always audit ready.
• Works with FSQA Director during 3rd Party certification and regulatory audits.
• Ensure timely corrections are made to all inspection observations and monitor effectiveness.
• Work with company consultants.
• Manage Supplier Approval Program using Trustwell platform.
• Participate in creating quality and regulatory training for all plant personnel.
• Contribute to annual FSP re-analysis for all facilities.
• Calibration and verification of various analytical instruments in support of monitoring activities
• Perform various analytical measurements in support of FSP/HACCP
• Perform direct observation or obtain assistance with direct observation
• Monitor GMPs and conduct daily pre-operational and operational audits
• Perform environmental monitoring program swabbing and sampling

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in food science or related field with 1-4 years' experience OR 4+ years' experience without a degree
• Computer literacy to include working knowledge of Microsoft Office and ERP systems
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of quality regulations regarding HACCP, GMP, SOP, SSOP, SPS
• Familiarity with basic laboratory equipment, thermometers, weight scales, fat analyzer, and water activity meter
• HACCP, PCQI, or other relevant industry certifications

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Discount
• Referral Program

Schedule

• 8-10-hour shifts
• Day shift, Monday to Friday with occasional weekend availability as needed