What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Safety Specialist position at LHH?
Food Safety Quality Assurance Specialist
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.
Salary : $55,000 - $67,000
