SQF Practitioner

Manpower, Inc.; Cranbury Township (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower Group (USA) is seeking a detail-oriented SQF Practitioner / Food Safety & Quality Specialist to support SQF programs, regulatory compliance, and audit readiness in a food manufacturing setting in Cranbury, NJ. This on-site role focuses on ensuring food safety and quality across operations.

The position requires 2+ years of related experience, knowledge of SQF, GMPs, HACCP, FSMA, and the ability to drive continuous improvement through training, documentation, and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in food safety or quality QA in manufacturing.
• Experience supporting SQF-certified operations.
• Knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, FSMA, and FDA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain SQF, HACCP, GMP, FSMA, and food safety programs.
• Coordinate documentation, corrective actions, and compliance records.
• Assist with internal, customer, regulatory, and certification audits.
• Investigate quality issues, customer complaints, and non-conformances.
• Conduct training and promote a strong food safety culture.
• Support traceability exercises, mock recalls, environmental monitoring, and certification programs.
• Track quality metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Food safety

Quality assurance

Documentation

Audits

Job description

SQF Practitioner / Food Safety & Quality Specialist

Cranbury, NJ (On-Site)
Full-Time | Exempt

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented SQF Practitioner / Food Safety & Quality Specialist to support food safety, quality assurance, compliance, and audit readiness within a food manufacturing environment. This position plays a key role in maintaining SQF programs, regulatory compliance, training initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and maintain SQF, HACCP, GMP, FSMA, and food safety programs.
• Coordinate food safety documentation, corrective actions, and compliance records.
• Assist with internal, customer, regulatory, and certification audits.
• Investigate quality issues, customer complaints, and non-conformances.
• Conduct training and promote a strong food safety culture.
• Support traceability exercises, mock recalls, environmental monitoring, and certification programs.
• Track quality metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Food Safety, Quality Assurance, or Quality Control experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting SQF-certified operations.
• Knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, FSMA, FDA regulations, audits, and corrective actions.
• Strong documentation, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

What We're Looking For

• Strong attention to detail and accountability.
• Hands-on, collaborative approach within a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication and follow-through.
• Desire to grow within Food Safety & Quality leadership.