What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Safety Quality Assurance Supervisor position at Tropichem Research Labs?
Primary Function:
Responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and maintenance of the Food Safety Program (FSP). The Food Safety QA Specialist will lead the core team and oversee the processes/SOPs, risk assessments, HACCP plans, and employee training program associated with the FSP. They are responsible for making sure all elements of the FSP meet safety and regulatory standards imposed by the organization, as well as any local, state, federal, and global health authorities. Additionally, this person will manage the Supplier Qualification Program/Foreign Supplier Verification Program and play a key role in investigations related to nonconformities of products and processes.
Key Responsibilities:
· Implements and manages the Food Safety Program
· Leads the Core Team responsible for Food Safety, including managing meetings and audit scheduling/planning
· Oversees the development and of risk assessments and HACCP plans
· Authors and/or oversees the development of Quality Documents related to Food Safety, including SOPs, monitoring documents, employee training requirements and records
· Conducts periodic reviews of all elements of the Food Safety Plan to ensure continued compliance with all organizational, local, state, federal, and global regulations and safety standards
· Assists in investigations related to nonconformities, including documenting and root cause analysis associated with deviations, OOS’, QIRs, and CAPAs
· Manages the Supplier Qualification and Foreign Supplier Verification Programs including approval, documentation review and archive, and requalification for incoming raw materials and packaging components
· Leads Quality Risk Management Program
Skills & Knowledge Required:
· Bachelor’s Degree (preferred), specialized in Food Science or related science field, or equivalent of 5 years minimum of work-related experience
· Minimum 5 years relevant food safety experience in an FDA/GMP environment
· Minimum 5 years experience in writing and review of technical documentation, including but not limited to SOPs, training records, risk assessments, and HACCP plans
· Knowledge of requirements related to FSMA, GFSI (SQF)
Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize demands
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Relocate:
- Jupiter, FL 33478: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $60,000