FSQ Specialist

Gehl Food & Beverage

$75K — $90K *
Food & Beverages
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of Quality Assurance and Food Safety experience in the food or beverage industry
  • Familiarity with regulatory requirements in food or beverage manufacturing
  • Experience supporting GFSI certification
  • ASQ CQE certification or progress toward certification
  • Strong knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Allergen Control, and Sanitation
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and team-building skills

Responsibilities

  • Schedule and execute internal Food Safety and Quality audits
  • Lead change control processes to ensure operational adherence
  • Assist in the creation and delivery of FSQ programs for all employees
  • Facilitate cross-functional HACCP team meetings
  • Collaborate with process authorities on recommendations and deviations
  • Lead FDA process filings
  • Support 2nd and 3rd party audits for GMP, Food Safety, and Regulatory compliance
  • Provide technical support in GFSI certification audits, including CAPA reports
  • Maintain compliance with Halal, Kosher, USDA, and Identity Preservation Programs
  • Support customer relationships regarding Food Safety and Quality standards

Benefits

  • Opportunity for continuous professional development in Food Safety and Quality Management
  • Engagement with cross-functional teams and leadership roles
  • Involvement in GFSI certification processes
  • Hands-on experience with diverse food safety regulations and standards
  • Work in a company committed to compliance and quality excellence
Full Job Description
Now Hiring: FSQ Specialist
Reports To: FSQ Director
Salary Range: $75,000 - $90,000

Position Overview

The FSQ Specialist is responsible for the execution and technical support, effectiveness and continuous improvement of Gehl Food & Beverage Companies' Food Safety and Quality Management (FSQ) Systems and its processes, regulatory compliance, FSQ and Regulatory compliance aspects of the relationship with Customers assuring the manufacturing and trade of safe food and beverage products in conformance with customer requirements, and in compliance with domestic and international markets regulations including compliance with certification.

Key Responsibilities
  • Scheduling and execution of assigned Food Safety and Quality Internal Audits
  • Lead change control process to assure operational adherence
  • Assist in creation and delivery of FSQ programs to all employees
  • Lead and facilitate cross-functional HACCP team meetings
  • Work with process authority on process recommendations and deviations
  • Lead FDA process filings
  • Facilitate and provide technical support to 2nd party and 3rd party GMP, Food Safety and Regulatory audits and inspections
  • Facilitate and provide technical support in GFSI certification audits, including associated CAPA reports
  • Maintain compliance with Halal, Kosher, USDA, Identity Preservation Programs
  • Support Food Safety, Quality and Regulatory aspects of the relationship with customer


Requirements

Job Requirements
  • 3+ years of Quality Assurance and Food Safety experience in the food or beverage industry
  • Experience with regulatory requirements in food or beverage manufacturing
  • Experience supporting GFSI certification
  • Ability to enforce Quality and Food Safety policies and procedures
  • ASQ CQE certification or progress toward certification
  • Strong knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Allergen Control, and Sanitation.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and team-building skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong attention to detail
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Visio, PowerPoint)
  • Ability to work effectively within a diverse and inclusive environment
  • Ability to travel as needed; valid driver's license and required insurance coverage


Salary Description

75,000K - 90,000K

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