Sr Food Safety Quality & Regulatory Affairs Specialist - Packaging
About The Position
Job Summary Reporting to the Manager of Food Safety, Quality & Regulatory Affairs, you will implement programs within the Packaging Supplier FSQRA group under limited supervision. You will support the execution of processes and procedures and lead daily activities related to food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. Your Impact You will gather and analyze data to identify trends and provide insights for decisions impacting product safety and quality. You will assist or guide others within assigned technical areas to ensure compliance and best practices. You will provide technical and decision-making support, including data analysis, to manage quality and food safety issues. You will collaborate across functions to maintain food safety and quality standards for company products. You will design and implement processes and procedures within your technical area to drive continuous improvement. You will participate on cross-functional teams to ensure effective implementation of QA initiatives and supplier process improvements. You will interface with company facilities and packaging suppliers to maintain strong relationships and regulatory compliance. You will evaluate program effectiveness and recommend improvements to enhance food safety and quality performance.
Requirements
- BS in Food, Biological, or Chemical Science or related field required
- 5+ years of industry experience in food safety, quality, or regulatory affairs.
- Knowledge of food manufacturing processes, technologies, and packaging requirements.
- Strong report writing, interpersonal, and communication skills (written and verbal).
- Knowledge of government regulatory requirements in food packaging (GFSI, FSMA, FDA, USDA).
- Demonstrated ability to lead by example and influence others.
- Proficiency in troubleshooting, data analysis, and investigative techniques.
- Travel 25-75% , independently and as a responsible company representative.
Responsibilities
- implement programs within the Packaging Supplier FSQRA group
- support the execution of processes and procedures
- lead daily activities related to food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance
- gather and analyze data to identify trends and provide insights for decisions impacting product safety and quality
- assist or guide others within assigned technical areas to ensure compliance and best practices
- provide technical and decision-making support, including data analysis, to manage quality and food safety issues
- collaborate across functions to maintain food safety and quality standards for company products
- design and implement processes and procedures within your technical area to drive continuous improvement
- participate on cross-functional teams to ensure effective implementation of QA initiatives and supplier process improvements
- interface with company facilities and packaging suppliers to maintain strong relationships and regulatory compliance
- evaluate program effectiveness and recommend improvements to enhance food safety and quality performance
Benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement
- Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan
- Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement
- Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
