Food Safety & QA Specialist

Title:  Food Safety and QA Specialist
Location:  Monroe, NJ
Schedule:  M-F 8:30 AM- 5 PM
Type:  Direct Hire

Responsibilities:
Primarily focus on the implementation and maintenance of food safety policies and procedures at the production floor level. This role plays a key part in supporting the Quality Assurance (QA) department by ensuring the facility and its products meet customer specifications and audit requirements.

• Maintain a thorough understanding of the company’s Food Safety Program, including relevant policies and protocols.
• Perform daily reviews of records related to quality inspections, HACCP, SSOP, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) within the facility.
• Conduct regular, direct observations of food safety-related actions, including monitoring the Food Safety Program, sanitation processes, and other inspection activities.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of food safety programs and the regulatory requirements associated with these programs.
• Lead or assist with weekly or monthly inspections, working alongside process owners and supportive departments for each business unit.
• Understand audit requirements and related programs. Conduct periodic reviews of relevant records to ensure compliance with audits and assist with organizing audit materials.
• Maintain and analyze trends related to food safety inspections, self-inspections, and other relevant issues for management evaluation.
• Utilize available data to aid in continuous improvement efforts related to food safety and quality in production, maintenance, sanitation, and quality assurance areas.
• Attend and actively participate in regular Food Safety Training sessions.
• Lead or participate in meetings with Quality and Production employees to ensure effective communication of food safety and quality topics at all organizational levels.
• Provide support for the development and maintenance of written programs and documentation to ensure clear communication of plant policies, procedures, and programs. 

Requirements:

• BS in Food Science or related field preferred 
• Previous experience in food safety, quality assurance, or a related role in a food production environment.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, SSOP, GMP, and food safety regulations.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and food safety management systems.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.
• HACCP certification preferred.
• Bilingual preferred - English/Spanish