Job Description
Quality Assurance Specialist - for Leading Food & Beverage Manufacturer
- Jersey City, NJ Area
- Quality Assurance Specialist
Are you a detail-driven, proactive professional passionate about food safety and quality excellence? Join a dynamic, fast-paced team at a leading food manufacturing facility where innovation, integrity, and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do.
We are seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist who thrives in a collaborative environment and is committed to upholding the highest standards of product quality, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
- Champion quality assurance initiatives across manufacturing and support facilities.
- Lead and optimize quality control processes to ensure product safety and consistency.
- Conduct inspections, audits, and testing aligned with FDA, USDA, and internal standards.
- Drive compliance with food safety regulations including HACCP, SQF, and GMP protocols.
- Analyze quality data, identify trends, and implement corrective/preventive actions.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance quality systems and continuous improvement efforts.
- Develop and deliver training programs on QA procedures and food safety standards.
- Manage vendor relationships and coordinate external support when needed.
- Monitor regulatory changes and assess operational impact.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Bachelor's Degree preferred (Food Science, Microbiology, or related field).
- HACCP, SQF, or equivalent certification highly desirable.
- 2-5 years of hands-on experience in QA within the food and beverage sector.
- Strong knowledge of FDA, USDA, and state/local regulatory frameworks.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and QA software tools.
- Exceptional analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish is a strong plus.
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