SQF-Driven Food Safety & Quality Assurance Pro

SSS Of Parma; Independence Township (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Health Savings Account

Company Paid Life Insurance

Free Catered Lunch Every Shift

Retirement plan

Disability insurance

Employee discount at sister restaurant

Job summary

SSS Of Parma seeks a Food Safety & Quality Assurance Specialist - SQF to uphold product quality control and safety programs in Independence, OH. This full-time role focuses on SQF compliance, HACCP, continuous improvement, and collaboration across departments.

The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree, 3-5 years in QA and lab testing in the food industry, and certifications or the ability to obtain SQF, HACCP, PCQI, or FSVP credentials.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s/ master’s degree in microbiology, Food Science, or equivalent field is prefered.
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in QA, production and hands-on lab testing in food industry.
• Ability to focus and prioritize duties in a rapidly changing and high demanding environment.
• SQF practitioner, HACCP, PCQI, FSVP certification or the ability to become certified.
• Must be detail oriented and computer savvy, Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Create, or update as necessary, all internal policies and procedures to satisfy SQF requirements.
• Analysis of product quality and safety metrics, audit data, customer feedback, impacts of regulatory changes as continuing effort to improve current SQF programs.
• Assist in administering training to plant personnel on SQF and food safety topics.
• Help ensure HACCP, GMP’s, Standard Operating Procedures, and all Quality programs are being followed.
• Coordinates investigation and resolution activities or regulatory concerns. Execute and record keep on appropriate corrective actions to be taken.
• Review quality assurance paperwork for accuracy and verification.
• Modify existing forms as needed to streamline QA workflow and increase transparency within the organization.
• Communicate with departments within the company regarding product quality or record keeping issues.
• Keep updated with food safety requirements, consumer protection, public health regulations, and industry best practices to ensure continued compliance with regulatory changes.
• Assist Project Manager/R&D Director with special projects and high priority objectives.

Skills

QA experience

Lab testing

Regulatory knowledge

Excel

English literacy

Education

Bachelor’s/Master in Microbiology or Food Science

SQF Practitioner

HACCP

PCQI

FSVP certification

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

SSS Of Parma seeks a Food Safety & Quality Assurance Specialist - SQF to uphold product quality control and safety programs in Independence, OH. This full-time role focuses on SQF compliance, HACCP, continuous improvement, and collaboration across departments.

The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree, 3-5 years in QA and lab testing in the food industry, and certifications or the ability to obtain SQF, HACCP, PCQI, or FSVP credentials.