Quality Assurance Specialist - Lenexa, KS

Compass Group USA; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group USA's Canteen division in Lenexa, KS is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist to lead food safety programs and ensure regulatory compliance. This role focuses on HACCP systems, audits, and CAPA, driving improvements in quality across QA and production.

The ideal candidate holds HACCP and PCQI certifications, a bachelors in a related field, bilingual English/Spanish, and at least 2 years of QA experience, with strong attention to detail and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Must be HACCP and PCQI Certified
• Bachelor’s degree in food science/microbiology/public health or any related field
• Bilingual in English and Spanish required
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Quality Assurance or related field

Responsibilities

• Ensure full compliance with FDA, USDA, SQF, and customer food safety standards, maintaining the highest possible audit and inspection ratings.
• Develop, implement, and maintain food safety, sanitation, and maintenance programs, including related policies, procedures, and employee training.
• Approve the release of raw materials, packaging, and finished products once all quality and safety requirements have been met; oversee the product hold process for non-conforming items.
• Lead customer complaint investigations, document and report non-conformances, deviations, and out-of-specification results, and drive root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
• Manage environmental monitoring and sanitation programs to ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards.
• Review and approve QA and Production records, including CCPs, CPs, preventive programs, label verification, sanitation, environmental, and maintenance documentation.
• Perform and verify Food Safety (CCP) and quality documentation in accordance with company procedures.
• Oversee labeling operations, ensuring accuracy of ingredient statements, nutrition facts, and allergen declarations.
• Maintain and update the Supplier Quality Program, ensuring current specifications, third-party certifications, and Letters of Guarantee (LOGs).

Skills

Bilingual in English and Spanish

FDA/USDA/SQF compliance experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in food science/microbiology/public health or related field

Job description

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Quality Assurance Specialist - Lenexa, KS

Other Forms of Compensation: Yearly Bonus Opportunity

Fresh & Ready Food Group is a member of Canteen. Canteensets the national standard forexcellencein automated retail, andEVERYsegment of our business is thriving. We employ the best team in the industry and their dedication, collaboration and passion fuel ourgrowth. YOUbring enthusiasm, customer service, and commitment; we’ll supply theopportunityand innovation. TOGETHERwe’ll continue transforming the micro-market, dining, coffee, and vending industry.

Come grow with us. We are Canteen.

The Quality Assurance Supervisor is responsible for managing all food safety and quality programs to ensure compliance with FDA, USDA, SQF, and customer requirements. This role oversees the quality department, maintains and updates HACCP systems, conducts internal and external audits, implements corrective and preventive actions, and provides ongoing training for QA and production teams to uphold the highest standards of product quality and food safety.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure full compliance with FDA, USDA, SQF, and customer food safety standards, maintaining the highest possible audit and inspection ratings.
• Develop, implement, and maintain food safety, sanitation, and maintenance programs, including related policies, procedures, and employee training.
• Approve the release of raw materials, packaging, and finished products once all quality and safety requirements have been met; oversee the product hold process for non-conforming items.
• Lead customer complaint investigations, document and report non-conformances, deviations, and out-of-specification results, and drive root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
• Manage environmental monitoring and sanitation programs to ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards.
• Review and approve QA and Production records, including CCPs, CPs, preventive programs, label verification, sanitation, environmental, and maintenance documentation.
• Perform and verify Food Safety (CCP) and quality documentation in accordance with company procedures.
• Oversee labeling operations, ensuring accuracy of ingredient statements, nutrition facts, and allergen declarations.
• Maintain and update the Supplier Quality Program, ensuring current specifications, third-party certifications, and Letters of Guarantee (LOGs).

Requirements:

• Must be HACCP and PCQI Certified
• Bachelor’s degree in food science/microbiology/public health or any related field
• Bilingual in English and Spanish required
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Quality Assurance or related field

Recommendations:

• SQFI Certification
• Knowledge and experience in food microbiology, food safety, and sanitation systems
• Problem Solving, Analysis, and Decision Making

Canteen is a member of Compass Group USA

Associates at Canteen are offered many fantastic benefits.

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Canteen maintains a drug-free workplace.