FSQA Specialist

Domino's Corporate

Ann Arbor (MI)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 85,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Job summary

Domino's Corporate is seeking an FSQA Specialist to support product quality and technical services by performing product evaluations, sensory testing, ingredient assessments, and lab operations. You will partner with QA, Product Development, Procurement, and suppliers to ensure ingredients meet safety, quality, and brand standards.

The role involves coordinating evaluations, collecting and analyzing data, maintaining technical records, and assisting R&D with product development activities,

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in food science, food manufacturing, or related field.
Minimum of 1 year of experience in Food Safety and Quality Assurance or Product Development, preferably in quick-service restaurant industry.
Experience conducting product evaluations, laboratory testing, sensory testing, or food manufacturing activities.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact across functions.

Responsibilities

Support ingredient commercialization, supplier qualification, product renovation, quality improvement, and new product development through evaluations and data collection.
Plan, organize, schedule, set up, execute, and report product and ingredient evaluations and audits.
Analyze evaluation data, identify trends, and develop recommendations for QA, Procurement, Product Development, and R&D teams.
Maintain technical records, databases, specifications, test protocols, and evaluation reports.
Coordinate procurement, receipt, inventory, and disposal of samples for evaluations and testing.
Maintain clean, safe QA laboratory and assist R&D with sensory testing and kitchen support.
Travel as necessary to conduct sensory setups and activities supporting QA, Procurement, and R&D initiatives.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Independent work

MS Office / data analysis

Data management

Urgency / time management

Travel readiness

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in food science / food manufacturing / restaurant or retail

1 year in Food Safety & QA or Product Development

Experience with product evaluations / lab testing / sensory testing

Job description

Job Description

The FSQA Specialist supports Domino's Product Quality and Technical Services programs by executing product evaluations, sensory testing, ingredient assessments, commercialization activities, and laboratory operations. This role partners with Quality Assurance, Product Development, Procurement, and suppliers to coordinate evaluations, collect and analyze data, maintain technical records, and support projects that help ensure ingredients consistently meet food safety, quality, and brand standards.

What You’ll Do

Support ingredient commercialization, supplier qualification, product renovation, innovation, quality improvement, equipment change, process change, ingredient change, new product development, and food safety validation projects through product evaluations, technical assessments, data collection, and project coordination.
Plan, organize, schedule, set up, execute, and report on product and ingredient evaluations and audits, including pre- and post-evaluation communications and database oversight.
Analyze product evaluation, ingredient performance, and ingredient quality data; identify trends; interpret results; and develop recommendations for Technical Services, Procurement, Product Development, and Quality teams.
Maintain technical records, databases, specifications, test protocols, evaluation reports, and project documentation, including reviewing and modifying specifications.
Coordinate the procurement, receipt, inventory, storage, preparation, shipment, and disposal of product and ingredient samples used in evaluations and testing programs, and order and maintain ingredients and packaging for the FSQA lab area.
Maintain clean, orderly, safe, and efficient QA laboratory, test kitchen, and QA shipping and receiving areas, and assist the R&D team with product development activities and sensory testing by providing kitchen support.
Travel as necessary to conduct product sensory setups and other activities supporting Quality Assurance, Procurement, and R&D initiatives.

Qualifications

Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills across functions and organizational levels, with the ability to interact effectively with various constituencies.
Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Ability to identify opportunities, set goals, work independently, and be self-motivated.
Knowledge of computer skills, including Microsoft Office programs, data analysis, and data management.
Ability to operate with a sense of urgency, as needed.
Ability to be on call 24 hours a day and travel without extended notice.
Ability to travel approximately up to 30%.
Ability to perform at the appropriate proficiency level for the organization’s core competencies, including Ensures Accountability, Collaborates, Self-Development, and Customer Focus.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and expertise in food science, food manufacturing, or the restaurant or retail business.
Minimum of 1 year of experience in Food Safety and Quality Assurance or Product Development, preferably within the quick-service restaurant industry.
Experience conducting product evaluations, laboratory testing, sensory testing, or food manufacturing activities.