QUALITY ASSURANCE COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST
Position Type: Direct Hire
Position Location: Freemont, OH, Willoughby OH or Rockford, OH
Position Shift: 1st Shift
Position Salary: $65K-75K + Bonus
Position Overview
Our client is looking for a passionate Quality Assurance Compliance Specialist who will be the guardian of their quality standards and the champion of food safety across our Ohio operations. In this role, you won't just ensure compliance – you'll ensure compliance, elevate our brand, and strengthen the trust families place in our products every day.
Responsibilities
Inspire Quality Excellence Across Ohio Family of Plants
- Be the expert voice ensuring our facilities meet and exceed FDA, USDA, and industry standards (HACCP, SQF, BRC, FSMA)
- Travel throughout Ohio (40-60% travel – all within the state!) to conduct audits, share best practices, and ensure consistency across our three facilities
- Build strong relationships with facility teams as you guide them toward quality excellence
Drive Innovation & Continuous Improvement
- Develop cutting-edge quality assurance programs and food safety plans
- Analyze quality metrics and trends to identify opportunities for improvement
- Lead root cause analysis for quality issues and turn challenges into learning opportunities
- Support exciting new product development and facility expansion projects
Empower & Educate Our Teams
- Design and deliver engaging training programs that make food safety come alive
- Mentor facility quality teams and build their expertise in GMP, HACCP, and allergen control
- Create a culture where quality is everyone's responsibility
Ensure Compliance with Confidence
- Coordinate third-party audits and regulatory inspections with professionalism and expertise
- Manage CAPA processes that drive meaningful improvements
- Maintain comprehensive documentation systems that stand up to any scrutiny
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or related field
- 3-5 years of quality assurance/compliance experience in food manufacturing
- Strong knowledge of FDA/USDA regulations and food safety systems
- Experience with SQF, BRC, or similar certification programs
- Expert understanding of food safety hazards, sanitation, and allergen management
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and quality management software
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel within Ohio
Bonus Points QUALIFICATIONF:
- PCQI (Preventive Controls Qualified Individual) certification
- SQF Practitioner or Lead Auditor certification
- Multi-site or corporate quality experience
- Food allergen management expertise
BENEFITS
- Competitive salaries/wages
- Health Insurance
- Paid Time Off & Holidays
- Dental/Vision Insurance
- 401k with Company Match
- Accident/Critical Illness/Cancer Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Flexible Spend for Health and Child Care
- Internal community service
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