SQF Practitioner / HACCP Coordinator

We are seeking an elite Audit Master and Process Owner to spearhead our Food Safety and Quality Assurance initiatives. In this critical role, you will take full ownership of our SQF System, driving compliance, executing QA protocols, and ensuring food safety objectives are flawlessly met. If you are a proactive leader who thrives on building bulletproof compliance frameworks, optimizing production, and fostering continuous improvement, we want you on our team. Responsibilities SQF & Compliance Leadership: Lead, develop, implement, and maintain the SQF System, Food Safety Plans, and GMPs. Ensure adherence to federal, state, SQF, HACCP, company, and customer requirements. Quality Assurance Oversight: Support QA technicians to ensure processes are followed effectively. Review and verify HACCP and production process records. Conduct internal audits and inspections per SQF code. Data & Testing Administration: Coordinate internal/external product sampling (sensory, microbiology) and environmental testing. Monitor quality metrics, analyze data, and generate reports on lab results, product testing, customer complaints, and CAPAs. Operational Quality Control: Perform and verify random weight and temperature checks on batter, baked, and finished products. Inspect incoming materials, validate raw ingredient and finished product specifications annually, and complete yearly audits on allergen statements and product panels. Corrective Action & Collaboration: Manage non-conformance and CAPA processes with cross-functional teams to prevent issue recurrence. Partner with production teams to resolve quality issues, improve consistency, and reduce food waste. Documentation & Training: Write, update, and maintain Food Safety Management SOPs. Deliver food safety training to employees through Alchemy. Document and provide monthly SQF updates to senior site management. Key Qualifications Minimum 5 years of QA/QC experience in the bakery or food manufacturing industry. Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or a related field (preferred). Certified SQF Practitioner and HACCP Certification required. In-depth knowledge of food safety regulations, strong problem-solving abilities, proficiency in quality management software, and exceptional cross-functional leadership. Bilingual skills preferred. Available to work weekends. Job Details Salary: $71,968 - $76,003 per year Shift: First Work hours: 8 AM - 4 PM Equal Opportunity Employer Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Randstad USA