SQF & Food Safety Compliance Specialist

C.H. Guenther; Elk Grove (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement savings

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance

Educational assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company holidays

Job summary

C.H. Guenther & Son is seeking a Regulatory & Compliance Specialist in Elk Grove, CA to support the QA Manager in developing, implementing, and maintaining SQF, HACCP, and related food safety programs.

You’ll ensure regulatory compliance and readiness for audits while driving continual improvement across functions. You will coordinate SOP updates, conduct trainings, and prepare audit documentation, collaborating with QA, Training, Process Systems, and Production teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in food science or equivalent field.
• 5+ years of work experience in QA / Food Manufacturing.
• Experience with USDA, FDA, or CA Dept. of Food & Agriculture guidelines/requirements.
• SQF Certified Practitioner and related experience.
• HARPC/ PCQI Certified and SQF related certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist QA Manager with QA activities for Food Safety and Quality Programs.
• Enforce company rules, policies, and procedures.
• Develop and implement SQF programs including HACCP, Food Safety, Food Quality, and Food Defense plans.
• Maintain SQF program compliance and readiness for audits.
• Coordinate updates to SOPs and work instructions; ensure documentation accuracy and currency.
• Support audits, data analysis, and customer requests; assist with mock recalls and internal audits.
• Train staff on SQF requirements and food safety practices.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and continuous improvement across departments.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Time management

Analytical skills

Communication

Team player

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

ERP system proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in food science or equivalent

HARPC/ PCQI Certified

SQF Certified Practitioner

SQF Implementation & Auditing Certified

SQF Internal Auditing Training

Tools

ERP system

Job description

C.H. Guenther & Son is seeking a Regulatory & Compliance Specialist in Elk Grove, CA to support the QA Manager in developing, implementing, and maintaining SQF, HACCP, and related food safety programs.

You’ll ensure regulatory compliance and readiness for audits while driving continual improvement across functions. You will coordinate SOP updates, conduct trainings, and prepare audit documentation, collaborating with QA, Training, Process Systems, and Production teams.