Senior FSQA Specialist (Production)

DrSchar•Swedesboro, NJ

About The Position

The Senior FSQA Specialist is responsible for ensuring food safety and quality compliance across the facility. The role requires daily work on the production floor in a manufacturing environment and the ability to manage projects independently in a fast-paced setting. The specialist oversees facility food safety and quality programs, supports production operations and external audits, and drives continuous improvement. The position reports to the FSQA Manager.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science, Biological Sciences, or a related field.
At least 8 years of food industry, food safety, and QA experience.
Strong knowledge of FDA regulations and application of food safety principles, including FSMA, HACCP, GMPs, SQF, allergens, and microbiology.
Experience with SQF or other GFSI schemes.
HACCP and/or PCQI certification.
Experience reviewing and writing policies and procedures.
Strong interpersonal, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Strong Microsoft Office skills.
Ability to work on the production floor and in a GMP-regulated setting.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and share restricted information only with authorized persons.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a food manufacturing or production environment.

Responsibilities

Oversee facility FSQA programs, including Foreign Material Control, Pest Control, Allergen Management, and CAPAs, ensuring procedures are in place and comply with company and regulatory standards.
Conduct facility GMP inspections and oversee follow-up corrective actions and trend monitoring to ensure compliance with FSQA programs.
Oversee the facility Food Safety Culture program and related activities, such as employee surveys, the Food Safety Bulletin board, One Point Lessons, food safety champions, and Production Huddles.
Review, analyze, and track finished product complaints; communicate adverse trends to cross-functional teams; initiate root-cause investigations; and oversee corrective-action implementation and verification as needed.
Act as a backup to the SQF practitioner and participate in SQF Management Review meetings.
Oversee Recipe Part 2 management and communicate findings to cross-functional teams.
Partner with Production to troubleshoot day-to-day product quality, equipment, and sanitation issues.
Participate in management of facility sanitation operational performance and the 5S program.
Oversee execution of line trials (GTVs) for new material validations, equipment, Recipe Part 2 changes, and other needs.
Audit food safety and quality processes as assigned to ensure compliance.
Assist with mock recalls and trace exercises as needed.
Support recall response and execution alongside the Crisis Management Team as needed.
Support external audits, such as SQF and FDA audits, by providing required documentation and participating as needed.
Communicate FSQA information to cross-functional teams through reports, meetings, and presentations as required.
Create, revise, and maintain food safety and quality documentation in collaboration with cross-functional teams as needed.
Coach and train employees on food safety and quality best practices.
Drive continuous improvement in facility food safety and quality programs and recommend improvements to food safety, quality, and sanitation processes.
Manage projects independently and execute tasks with minimal supervision.
Follow all company safety protocols and procedures.
Perform additional duties as assigned to support department and company goals.
Work flexibly in hours and days depending on business need.