SQF-Driven Food Safety & Quality Lead

Signature Sauces; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Health Savings Account

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Vision insurance

Job summary

Signature Sauces is seeking a Food Safety & Quality Assurance Specialist - SQF to lead quality programs and ensure regulatory compliance. The role focuses on maintaining SQF standards, HACCP, and continuous improvement across production.

The ideal candidate has a degree in microbiology or food science and 3–5 years in QA within the food industry, with strong data analysis, SOP management, and Excel/Word skills. This on-site position offers competitive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in microbiology, food science, or equivalent field.
• 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 internal policies to satisfy SQF requirements.
• Analyze product quality and safety metrics, audit data, and regulatory changes.
• Assist in training plant personnel on SQF and food safety topics.
• Ensure HACCP, GMPs, SOPs, and all Quality programs are followed.
• Coordinate investigations and corrective actions for regulatory concerns.
• Review QA paperwork for accuracy and verification.
• Modify forms to streamline QA workflow and increase transparency.
• Communicate with departments about product quality issues.
• Stay updated with food safety requirements and regulations.
• Assist Project Manager/R&D Director with special projects.

Skills

Quality assurance

Attention to detail

Excel

Word

English communication

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Microbiology or Food Science

Tools

GMPs

SOPs

HACCP

PCQI

FSVP

SQF training

Job description

Signature Sauces is seeking a Food Safety & Quality Assurance Specialist - SQF to lead quality programs and ensure regulatory compliance. The role focuses on maintaining SQF standards, HACCP, and continuous improvement across production.

The ideal candidate has a degree in microbiology or food science and 3–5 years in QA within the food industry, with strong data analysis, SOP management, and Excel/Word skills. This on-site position offers competitive benefits and growth opportunities.