Owning the food safety program and quality management system, the full-time remote Food Safety & Quality Specialist will manage seafood HACCP importer verification, product specifications, supplier audits, and quality claim resolutions while ensuring compliance and traceability readiness.
Key Responsibilities:
Maintain and reassess the food safety plan and quality management system, including FDA seafood HACCP regulations and Foreign Supplier Verification Program
Oversee product specifications and lot release processes, ensuring compliance with quality standards and documentation
Manage supplier approvals, audits, and complaint resolutions, driving corrective actions and maintaining strong relationships with canneriesRequired Qualifications 5+ years of experience in food quality assurance or food safety, with ownership of a program
Seafood HACCP certified and PCQI trained, or able to complete both within 90 days of starting
Extensive experience leading recalls, market withdrawals, or mock recalls
Fluency in FDA requirements for imported, shelf-stable foods, including FSMA and FSVP
Exceptional organizational skills with a strong focus on documentation and compliance readiness
