Food Safety & Quality Coordinator
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PaleovalleyFood Manufacturing
United StatesFull-TimeMiddle
Salary50,000 - 65,000 USD per year
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Job Details
- Experience
- 2–5 years
- Required Skills
- Microsoft OfficeGoogle Workspace
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in food science, microbiology, biology, chemistry, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience
- 2–5 years of experience in USDA/FSIS-regulated food manufacturing (meat, poultry, or seafood strongly preferred)
- Experience supporting HACCP programs, GMPs, SSOPs, CAPA processes, and audit readiness
- Familiarity with FSIS labeling requirements and regulatory documentation
- Experience working with co-manufacturers, suppliers, or multi-site quality systems preferred
- Experience in a cGMP manufacturing environment
- Familiarity with GFSI standards (SQF, BRC) and electronic document control systems
- Proficiency with digital tools such as Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and collaboration platforms
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and documentation skills
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating cross-functionally and seeking guidance when needed
- Demonstrated judgment in identifying when to escalate issues versus resolve independently
Responsibilities
- Support and maintain food safety and quality programs in alignment with USDA, FSIS, HACCP, and internal standards
- Serve as a key point of coordination between internal teams and co-manufacturing partners to support quality and food safety processes
- Review production and quality records from co-manufacturers to support compliance verification and identify potential gaps
- Track and support investigation and resolution of nonconformances (NCIs), complaints, and CAPAs
- Maintain organized, audit-ready documentation across HACCP plans, SOPs, SSOPs, CCP monitoring, and sanitation logs
- Apply established USDA/FSIS regulations and guidance to day-to-day quality processes, escalating complex or unclear situations as needed
- Support the product label review process for FSIS compliance by identifying issues and coordinating with internal stakeholders and partners for resolution
- Assist in preparation for and response to internal audits, third-party audits (e.g., SQF/BRC), and USDA/FSIS inspections
- Collaborate with QA, R&D, operations, and external partners to support adherence to QMS requirements
- Track and organize quality data to identify trends and support continuous improvement initiatives
- Maintain organized, accurate records within document control and quality systems (e.g., Monday.com, Dropbox)
- Communicate quality issues, findings, and corrective actions clearly to internal stakeholders and external partners, escalating when appropriate
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