Food Safety Quality Assurance – Compliance Specialist (2+ yrs FSQA + compliance exp. req.)

Food Safety Quality Assurance Compliance Specialist (2 yrs FSQA compliance exp. req.)
Location: Columbia MD
Salary: $60000 - $80000 Benefits
Benefits: Health Insurance 401k Holidays PTO
Job Type: Full-Time On-site
Typical Hours: MondayFriday 8 hours/day; occasional after-hours for overseas coordination
Start Date: ASAP
Sponsorship is not available
Relocation assistance negotiable

Food Safety Quality Assurance Compliance Specialist (2 yrs FSQA compliance exp. req.) Description

Our client a leader in imported food and private-label solutions is seeking a Food Safety Quality Assurance Compliance Specialist to join their Columbia MD this role you will maintain and enhance food safety and quality programs by reviewing lab testing results assisting with product specifications and ensuring supplier documentation meets regulatory requirements. Youll work closely with QA leadership and overseas suppliers to keep the companys imported food products compliant and audit-ready. This is a great opportunity for someone with a couple of years of QA or food safety experience who is ready to take the next step with more ownership and cross-functional impact without managing a team.

Food Safety Quality Assurance Compliance Specialist (2 yrs FSQA compliance exp. req.) Responsibilities

Maintain and enhance food safety and quality documentation to support audits and inspections
Review lab test results and flag non-compliance; provide preliminary assessments for management
Assist in updating product specifications and labeling to meet FDA and customer requirements
Track supplier documentation and certifications following up on missing or expiring records
Support third-party audit preparation and customer document requests; assist during audits
Collaborate with procurement QA leadership and logistics to resolve compliance questions
Communicate with suppliers to request documentation or clarify testing requirements
Work flexible hours to address urgent issues with global suppliers across time zones

Food Safety Quality Assurance Compliance Specialist (2 yrs FSQA compliance exp. req.) Qualifications

2 years of safety QA or regulatory compliance experience in food processing/production required
Experience reviewing lab test results or technical documentation and product specifications required
Familiarity with FDA regulations and basic food safety programs required
Occasional travel (domestic or international) may be required but minimal
Strong organizational and communication skills with attention to detail required