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QFS Specialist

QFS Specialist

Cross Resource GroupCity of Industry, CA, US
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Job Description

Job Description

Job Title

QFS Compliance Specialist

Location

City of Industry, CA – Manufacturing Facility (onsite)

Employment Type / Salary

Full-time W2 Contract (Estimated 6 months- could extend or potentially lead to full time role)

Day Shift- $45 / hr (anything over 40 hours or over 8 hours in a day is OT) Healthcare, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance offered and eligible to sign up after 30 days.

Job Purpose

As a high-visibility member of the Food Safety & Quality team, you’ll manage and coordinate all quality-compliance activities across our manufacturing site. You’ll own audit-ready processes for food safety and regulatory programs—including FSSC 22000, FSMA, Non-GMO, Organic, Kosher and related standards—and help the team maintain 100% compliance.

Essential Responsibilities

  • Program Ownership :  Maintain and review all food-safety and regulatory compliance records (CCPs, OPRPs, PCs), such as processor, sterile-tank and filler charts, CIP logs, raw-receiving and sugar-tank records.
  • Deviation Management :  Escalate and drive corrective-action plans for any process deviations or non-conformances.
  • Root-Cause Investigations :  Lead cross-functional problem-solving teams to close out issues and prevent recurrence.
  • Audit Support :  Prepare for and support internal, regulatory and customer audits; coordinate CAPA close-out.
  • Regulatory Compliance :  Ensure HACCP / FSHCP, FSMA, GMP, Non-GMO, Organic and Kosher activities are performed and documented properly.
  • Complaint Handling :  Lead consumer- or customer-complaint investigations from root-cause through resolution.
  • Equipment Calibration :  Verify equipment calibration and maintenance schedules; maintain calibration records.
  • Transition Management :  Oversee product and packaging line changeovers to guarantee compliance and documentation.
  • Program Administration :  Support complaint-management, pest-control and traceability initiatives.
  • Document Control :  Administer and update controlled procedures, work instructions and training materials.
  • Training Delivery :  Develop and deliver food-safety and quality training; keep materials current.
  • Continuous Improvement :  Identify and implement process improvements to bolster safety and quality systems.
  • Backup Support :  Serve as backup to the QFS Compliance Supervisor as needed.
  • Safety :  Follow and promote all established safety practices in a 24 / 7 manufacturing environment.

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Experience

  • BS / BA in Food Science, Technical Field or equivalent experience
  • 3–5 years in food- or ingredient-manufacturing compliance roles
  • PCQI certification
  • GFSI audit / inter­nal-auditor training (e.g. FSSC 22000, HACCP)

    • Knowledge & Skills

  • Federal & state regulatory requirements (FSMA, GMP, etc.)
  • Familiarity with Non-GMO, Organic and Kosher processes
  • Strong document-control and record-keeping abilities
  • Excellent communication, presentation and organizational skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with SAP or similar systems preferred
  • Ability to work independently, multitask and handle confidential materials under pressure

    • Required Experience in Food Safety & Regulatory Programs

  • Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, and maintaining Food Safety Plans in compliance with FSMA requirements.
  • Hands-on involvement with Food Defense programs, Vulnerability Assessments, and mitigation strategies.
  • Familiarity with supplier verification, allergen control, sanitation controls, pest control, traceability, and recall programs.
  • Experience supporting or leading regulatory, third-party, or customer audits (e.g., FDA, USDA, GFSI, FSSC 22000, SQF, BRCGS).

    • Preferred Certifications (any of the following) :

  • PCQI (Preventive Controls Qualified Individual) certification.
  • HACCP Certification (International HACCP Alliance).
  • Internal Auditor certification for a GFSI-recognized scheme (FSSC 22000, SQF, or BRCGS).
  • FSPCA Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) certification.
  • Allergen Management or Sanitation certification (e.g., AIB, NSF, or equivalent).

    • Physical & Environmental Demands

  • Prolonged standing, sitting, bending, stooping and climbing
  • Manual dexterity for operating lab equipment, computer keyboards and tools
  • Normal hearing and vision (including color perception) for record review and reporting
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work around production machinery, chemicals and solvents
  • Adaptability to a fast-paced, pressurized environment with potentially variable shifts
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