Food Safety and Quality Assurance Specialist III

Food Safety and Quality Assurance Specialist III Are you ready for your next adventure?

Who?

At Oregon Freeze Dry, innovation isn’t just a buzzword, it’s our foundation.

As the creators of Mountain House ©  meals and pioneers in advanced freeze-drying technology, we’ve been redefining what’s possible in food and pharmaceuticals for over 60 years.

Our headquarters in Albany, Oregon sits at the crossroads of science and nature, surrounded by breathtaking landscapes that fuel bold ideas and transformative breakthroughs.

We're driven by a commitment to quality, creativity, and continuous improvement, and we're always looking ahead to what's next.  We’re proud of our legacy, but our future is even more exciting.

If you're passionate and ready to make an impact, Oregon Freeze Dry isn't just a place to work, it's where your adventure begins.   What?

Join our team as a FSQA Specialist III and play a vital role in protecting what matters most, the safety and quality of the food we make.

In this role, you’ll take the lead in ensuring full compliance with regulatory, customer, and company standards while driving continuous improvement in every process.

You’ll champion our food safety and quality programs, collaborate across departments, and represent Oregon Freeze Dry’s unwavering commitment to excellence with clients, auditors, and partners.

This is a meaningful opportunity to make a real impact in a company where quality is at the heart of everything we do.

Main aspects of the role include :

• Lead food safety and quality programs, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, client expectations, and company standards.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, auditors, and external stakeholders on food safety and quality matters.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to implement new or updated food safety and quality programs effectively.
• Develop and execute monitoring plans, interpret test results, and lead investigations into deviations, including customer complaints.
• Support and drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs), ensuring accountability and alignment across teams.
• Leads customer, 3 rd party, and regulatory audits evaluating overall QMS.
• Create and deliver training materials to ensure compliance across relevant departments.
• Maintain and update documentation to support food safety and quality programs in your area of focus.
• Supports product release activities for your area of focus.
• Provides guidance and mentorship to junior FSQA staff, providing backup support and fostering team development.

Aea of Focus :

Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion in applying knowledge to variable situations.

Environment of this position :

Apply with your resume at Careers | Oregon Freeze Dry (ofd.com) or you can find more information about our company on our website.