Food Safety Quality Assurance Specialist
Dayton, New Jersey
Permanent
$55,000.00 - $67,000.00 per Year
ABOUT THE ROLE
Are you a Jack or Jill of all trades? Do you enjoy working cross-functionally across the organization to produce the best product for the customer? If so, then we want to talk to you! We are currently seeking a customer and product-oriented Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA) Specialist. This person will serve as a vital part of the organization when it comes to keeping our customers happy and in the know with all things food safety and compliance related. We are really looking for a researcher and investigator who understands food safety and quality assurance, and someone who wants to work in a dynamic and transformative environment!
This role is office-based and does not include lab work.
As a response to the pandemic, LHH Recruitment Solutions office employees have transitioned to a hybrid working schedule, requiring employees to report in-person Tuesday through Thursday, with the option to telework on Monday and Friday each week. Due to the collaborative, cross-functional nature of the organization, employees at the NY and NJ offices are required to work in-person for the abovementioned days, outside of any People & Culture-approved disability accommodation request.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Effectively communicate with suppliers to get accurate information for all products
Work on cross-functional team with Innovation, Category Management, and Creative to bring new items to the market in a timely manner
Research and investigate proper labeling of ingredients
Assure supplier compliance with product consistency among multiple suppliers
Evaluate GMO, allergen statements, and gluten statements from all suppliers
Work with the Creative and Revenue Management departments regarding label compliance
Review for accuracy all ingredient declarations, weight statements, and nutrition facts panels to comply with all labeling regulations
Evaluate supplier information to verify product compliance against Company standards, labeling laws, and regulations
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Required
2+ years’ experience in the food industry as food tech/QA/food safety with a background in food manufacturing and/or food imports
General knowledge of HACCP, ISO 9002, GMP, and USDA, FDA, and federal, state, and local laws
Strong computer skills; proficient in Excel and Word
Food safety and nutrition knowledge; general food science knowledge; familiar with analytical and microbiological terms
Preferred
BS in food science, biology, or nutrition. A culinary arts degree and/or related work experience will also be considered
Interest and aptitude for science and technology; good mathematic skills
Proficient in gleaning information by observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources
Efficient with processing information by compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data
Good oral and written communication skills including technical writing
Active learner; good initiative; excellent organizational skills; detail-oriented and accurate; problem solver
SALARY RANGE
LHH Recruitment Solutions hires exceptional people to perform a wide variety of important functions that contribute to the success of the Company. One of the ways LHH Recruitment Solutions does that is through a competitive compensation package. The base salary for this role will be $55,000 - $67,000.
Pay Details: $55,000.00 to $67,000.00 per year Search managed by: Antonio CettaEqual Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Food Safety Quality Assurance Specialist
LHH
5 days ago
$55,000.00 - $67,000.00 per Year
Permanent
Dayton, New Jersey
ABOUT THE ROLE
Are you a Jack or Jill of all trades? Do you enjoy working cross-functionally across the organization to produce the best product for the customer? If so, then we want to talk to you! We are currently seeking a customer and product-oriented Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA) Specialist. This person will serve as a vital part of the organization when it comes to keeping our customers happy and in the know with all things food safety and compliance related. We are really looking for a researcher and investigator who understands food safety and quality assurance, and someone who wants to work in a dynamic and transformative environment!
This role is office-based and does not include lab work.
As a response to the pandemic, LHH Recruitment Solutions office employees have transitioned to a hybrid working schedule, requiring employees to report in-person Tuesday through Thursday, with the option to telework on Monday and Friday each week. Due to the collaborative, cross-functional nature of the organization, employees at the NY and NJ offices are required to work in-person for the abovementioned days, outside of any People & Culture-approved disability accommodation request.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Effectively communicate with suppliers to get accurate information for all products
Work on cross-functional team with Innovation, Category Management, and Creative to bring new items to the market in a timely manner
Research and investigate proper labeling of ingredients
Assure supplier compliance with product consistency among multiple suppliers
Evaluate GMO, allergen statements, and gluten statements from all suppliers
Work with the Creative and Revenue Management departments regarding label compliance
Review for accuracy all ingredient declarations, weight statements, and nutrition facts panels to comply with all labeling regulations
Evaluate supplier information to verify product compliance against Company standards, labeling laws, and regulations
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Required
2+ years’ experience in the food industry as food tech/QA/food safety with a background in food manufacturing and/or food imports
General knowledge of HACCP, ISO 9002, GMP, and USDA, FDA, and federal, state, and local laws
Strong computer skills; proficient in Excel and Word
Food safety and nutrition knowledge; general food science knowledge; familiar with analytical and microbiological terms
Preferred
BS in food science, biology, or nutrition. A culinary arts degree and/or related work experience will also be considered
Interest and aptitude for science and technology; good mathematic skills
Proficient in gleaning information by observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources
Efficient with processing information by compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data
Good oral and written communication skills including technical writing
Active learner; good initiative; excellent organizational skills; detail-oriented and accurate; problem solver
SALARY RANGE
LHH Recruitment Solutions hires exceptional people to perform a wide variety of important functions that contribute to the success of the Company. One of the ways LHH Recruitment Solutions does that is through a competitive compensation package. The base salary for this role will be $55,000 - $67,000.
Pay Details: $55,000.00 to $67,000.00 per year Search managed by: Antonio CettaEqual Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance