Quality Systems Specialist

Jobot; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus Incentives

Sign-on Bonus

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Annual/Performance Bonuses

Job summary

Jobot in Vernon, CA seeks a Quality Systems Specialist to own digital quality systems across departments, standardizing processes that impact compliance, traceability, and audit readiness. You’ll report to the VP of Quality and touch the entire production environment.

You bring 3–5 years in QA or food safety in USDA settings, with experience implementing digital platforms (RedZone, Smartsheet, Tableau) and strong GMP/HACCP knowledge.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in Quality Assurance, Quality Systems or Food Safety in USDA/BRC environments.
• Experience implementing or managing digital quality or operations platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update internal Quality Management Systems (QMS) documentation, including SOPs, SSOPs, GMPs, and logs.
• Conduct gap assessments and readiness checks for USDA, BRC, customer, and third-party audits.
• Standardize processes for traceability, product release, deviation management, and non-conformance tracking.
• Partner with Operations to integrate LEAN tools into QA workflows.
• Own document control practices across the Quality function to ensure version control and audit compliance.
• Lead recurring review meetings to evaluate data, trends, and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Act as a change champion—building buy-in for digital systems and acting as the go-to resource for QMS questions.

Skills

Digital QMS

Quality Assurance

Tableau

Smartsheet

RedZone

LEAN tools

Audit readiness

Documentation

Excel

Tools

Tableau

Smartsheet

Job description

Quality Systems Specialist - Vernon, CA

Salary: $70,000 - $85,000 per year

A bit about us

We are a leading food manufacturing company with a long history of producing high-quality food products for close to 75 years. Our commitment to quality and innovation has allowed us to maintain a strong reputation in the industry as one of the largest food processors on the West Coast. We offer a wide range of food products, all made from the freshest ingredients and processed using the latest technology. As a company that values its employees, we provide a supportive work environment that encourages personal and professional growth. We offer competitive compensation packages, health benefits, and opportunities for career advancement.

Why join us

• Annual Bonus Incentives
• Sign-on Bonus
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
• Annual/Performance Bonuses

Job Details

You’ll be the primary owner of digital quality systems, working across departments to standardize and digitize processes that directly impact compliance, traceability, audit readiness, and production efficiency. Your work will have executive visibility and touch every corner of our production environment. You’ll be part of the Quality Assurance team, reporting to the VP of Quality, with a dotted line to Operations and Continuous Improvement.

• Develop, maintain, and update internal Quality Management Systems (QMS) documentation, including SOPs, SSOPs, GMPs, and logs.
• Conduct gap assessments and readiness checks for USDA, BRC, customer, and third-party audits.
• Standardize processes for traceability, product release, deviation management, and non-conformance tracking.
• Partner with Operations to integrate LEAN tools into QA workflows.
• Own document control practices across the Quality function to ensure version control, accessibility, and audit compliance.
• Lead recurring review meetings to evaluate data, trends, and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Act as a change champion—building buy-in for digital systems and acting as the “go-to” resource for QMS-related questions and troubleshooting.

Who You Are

• Tech-savvy quality pro who thrives at the intersection of systems, data, and compliance.
• Passionate about transforming outdated, manual processes into digital, automated ones.
• Proactive communicator who can collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders and build trust.
• Detail-obsessed and committed to getting it right—even under pressure

What You Bring

• 3–5 years of Quality Assurance, Quality Systems, or Food Safety experience in USDA-regulated or BRC-certified food manufacturing preferred.
• Demonstrated experience implementing or managing digital quality or operations platforms (RedZone, Smartsheet, and Tableau).
• Strong knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, SSOPs, CAPA processes, and related documentation practices.
• Solid background in audit prep, traceability, document control, and regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, cloud-based platforms, and digital reporting tools

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.