FSQA Specialist Seattle, WA 7/27/2026

Maple Leaf Foods; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Life Insurance

Short/Long-term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Referral Bonus

Flexible Spending Account

Paid vacation & sick leave

Health Insurance

Career development opportunities

Competitive salary

Job summary

Maple Leaf Foods in Seattle, WA seeks an experienced FSQA professional to coach team members, assess competencies, and conduct internal audits against corporate standards. The role ensures the Food Safety Plan remains current and compliant across programs.

You will train colleagues on Preventive Controls documentation, maintain deviation trackers, and support third-party and regulatory audits to drive continuous improvement. A strong background in FSMA PCQI/HACCP is required.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in the food industry preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, or equivalent food industry experience.
• Certified FSMA Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) and HACCP certified.

Responsibilities

• Coach, assess and review competencies of Food Safety Team Members.
• Conduct internal audits of facility Food Safety and Quality Programs against standards.
• Verify implementation of the Food Safety Plan and related programs.
• Train staff on Process Preventive Controls documentation and maintain FSQ plans.
• Maintain deviation and corrective action tracking to drive improvements.
• Support multiple audits (BRC, Organic, Kosher, FDA) and prepare cross-functional coaches.
• Lead and present at Monthly Regulatory/HACCP meetings and cross-functional reviews.

Skills

Food industry experience

PCQI & HACCP knowledge

SAP experience

Education

Bachelor of Science in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Coach, assess and review current and new Food Safety Team Members competencies through quizzes and participation
• Conduct internal audits of facility Food Safety and Quality Programs against corporate standards
• Conducts audits to verify the Food Safety Plan and associated programs are successfully being maintained
• Conducts training and performs paperwork verification on Process Preventive Controls documentation
• Maintain and update facility Food Safety Plans and associated programs to ensure compliance with existing or changing regulatory, such as the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), or corporate requirements
• Maintains deviation program, following up on issues and corrective actions, if necessary, based on deviations found in plant programs
• Maintains corrective action tracker database to ensure continuous improvement activities cited from internal and external audits are acted upon and remain on track
• Maintain tracking of foreign material findings at the site and provide data for FMPC Team Meetings
• Operates as back-up to the FSQA supervisory roles when necessary
• Participate and prepare presentations for Monthly Regulatory/HACCP Meetings
• Support third party, regulatory, and Maple Leaf internal audits (BRC, Organic, Kosher, FDA, etc.) and collaboratively prepare/coach cross-functional managers before and during these audits
• Train FSQA, Operations, Maintenance, and other cross-functional supervisors and hourly front-line employees annually and when changes occur to the Food Safety Plan thus maintaining an attitude of continuous process improvement

What You’ll Bring:

• 2-3 years’ experience in the Food industry preferred
• Bachelor of Science in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, or equivalent food industry experience
• Certified FSMA Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) & HACCP Certified
• Previous experience in a technical role with SAP experience highly desired

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
• An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
• 401K with company match (available after 6 months)
• Company Paid Life, Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Generous paid vacation and sick leave
• Health Insurance - medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage (available in first 30 days)
• Temperature controlled environment
• Career development opportunities
• Competitive salary

About Us:

We’re a carbon neutral food company on a purposeful journey to Raise the Good in Food through better nutrition, safer food and workplaces, more humane animal care, and environmental sustainability efforts that protect our planet. We care about our communities and commit to reducing food insecurity in Canada. Join us on the journey. Let’s build a better future, together.

We’re passionate about food. For more than 100 years, we’ve made delicious, healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands, like Maple Leaf®, Schneiders®, and Greenfield Natural Meat Co.® We’re on a journey to become the most sustainable protein company – not just in Canada – but on earth.

• We are carbon neutral.
• We are one of the only food companies in Canada to set science-based targets.

We’re a global food company with approximately 10,000 team members. We operate sites in 20+ locations across Canada. We also have locations in the U.S. and Mexico, and do business in Asia.

A diverse and inclusive work environment

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision and living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values. We believe in building, investing in, recognizing, and rewarding remarkable people who value an inclusive workplace, embrace all forms of diversity, and commit to including every voice in our collaborative environment. We’re so much stronger when we know we’re accepted and valued for who we are and what we each bring to the workplace.

We embrace a strong, values-based culture

• Doing What’s Right
• Shared Value
• High Performance
• Diverse and Inclusive Teams
• Disciplined Decision Making
• Our Accountability
• Intense Curiosity
• Transparency and Humility

We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position. Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision, living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values, and delivering winning results. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Talent Attraction Team at [e-mail]. Disclaimer: Please note that salaries posted on sites other than the MLF Careers Page are not a reflection of Maple Leaf Foods and are an estimated salary range provided by that particular job board. Maple Leaf Foods offers competitive wages and an attractive total rewards package, which will be discussed during an interview with our Talent Team.

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