SQF Practitioner / Food Safety Specialist

It’s Audit Season. Are You Ready to Lead the Floor? We are a premier, fast‑growing wholesale commercial bakery specializing in custom private‑label solutions, organic, and non‑GMO recipes. Our facility operates around the clock to deliver baking excellence, and right now, we are in peak audit season. We need a sharp, proactive, and audit‑ready SQF Practitioner / HACCP Coordinator to step in, take ownership of our compliance systems, and lead our food safety initiatives with confidence. If you thrive under the high stakes of regulatory scrutiny and love the precision of commercial food manufacturing, this is your time to shine. Responsibilities Drive Audit Readiness: Lead the daily maintenance, review, and continuous improvement of our SQF System, Food Safety Plans, and GMPs during our critical audit window and beyond. Oversee QA Oversight: Partner with a dedicated team of QA technicians to ensure all raw ingredient and finished product specifications consistently hit FDA and customer standards. Review & Verify: Execute timely verification of HACCP and production records, ensuring total accuracy and compliance. Sampling & Testing: Coordinate all internal and external micro‑testing, environmental monitoring, and sensory sampling. Data‑Driven CAPA: Monitor quality metrics (lab results, product testing, customer complaints) and lead cross‑functional teams to close out non‑conformances quickly. Train & Empower: Utilize the Alchemy platform to deliver high‑impact food safety training to our production teams. Develop, implement, and maintain the SQF system, Food Safety Plans, and GMPs. Act as the Primary or Back‑up SQF Practitioner to ensure regulatory compliance. Conduct internal SQF, GMP, and HACCP audits; ensure the facility meets all federal, state, and customer food safety requirements. Write, update, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the Food Safety Management Program; review production and HACCP records for accuracy. Manage internal/external product sampling (sensory, microbiology) and environmental testing; inspect incoming materials, conduct random weight/temperature checks, and verify production compliance. Monitor quality metrics (lab results, customer complaints), manage non‑conformances, and lead corrective/preventive action (CAPA) processes to reduce food waste and prevent issue recurrence. Work closely with QA technicians, production, purchasing, and R&D to validate raw ingredient and finished product specifications and resolve quality issues. Deliver employee food safety training utilizing the Alchemy platform; provide documented monthly updates to senior site management regarding SQF system maintenance. Qualifications Certified SQF Practitioner and HACCP certification required. Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or a related field preferred. Minimum 5 years of QA/QC experience within food manufacturing or commercial bakery industry. In‑depth knowledge of FDA regulations, SQF Codes, and dry/raw ingredient handling. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word). Strong audit‑ready mindset, exceptional attention to detail, and commitment to maintaining a clean, compliant environment. Bilingual skills are a major plus. Compensation & Schedule Salary: $72,000 - $72,800 per year. Shift: First. Work Hours: 8 AM – 4 PM. Education: High School. Benefits Medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings. Short‑term disability. 401(k) plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). Equal Opportunity 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. We welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. Qualified applicants in San Francisco with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Other Information This posting is open for thirty (30) days. Ready to step up? Apply today and own our next high‑score audit! #J-18808-Ljbffr Randstad USA