Senior Food Safety Specialist - Remote Opportunity

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Food Safety Specialist to join our team remotely. In this role, you will lead the food safety and quality assurance programs at our production facility, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.

What You'll Do

• Administer and oversee food safety systems, ensuring compliance with SQF, HACCP, USDA, FDA, and customer requirements.
• Supervise daily QA and food safety activities, providing training and development for the quality team.
• Monitor production and microbiological results to verify product specifications and authorize product release.
• Conduct validations, verifications, internal audits, and record reviews to maintain compliance and program effectiveness.
• Prepare for and lead third-party, regulatory, and customer audits, managing corrective actions and documentation.
• Collaborate with operations leadership to investigate nonconformities and implement preventive and corrective actions.
• Maintain supplier documentation and perform ingredient and process risk assessments.
• Develop and deliver food safety and quality training programs for QA and operations personnel.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or a related field preferred.
• 6+ years of experience in food safety or quality assurance within USDA or FDA regulated environments.
• At least 1 year of supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of food safety systems, HACCP principles, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• HACCP Certification, PCQI certification, and Advanced SQF Practitioner certification required.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and quality documentation systems.

Nice to Have

• Experience driving employee engagement and ownership of compliance programs.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills.

What We Offer

• Regular performance reviews.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• HSA with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• 401K with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program.

This Senior Food Safety Specialist role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in food safety and quality assurance while working remotely. Join us at Versova, where you will be part of a dedicated team committed to producing safe, high-quality food products.