Job Description
Job Description
SQF Practitioner / Food Safety & Quality Specialist
Cranbury, NJ (On-Site)
Full-Time | Exempt
About the Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented SQF Practitioner / Food Safety & Quality Specialist to support food safety, quality assurance, compliance, and audit readiness within a food manufacturing environment. This position plays a key role in maintaining SQF programs, regulatory compliance, training initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.
Key Responsibilities
- Support and maintain SQF, HACCP, GMP, FSMA, and food safety programs.
- Coordinate food safety documentation, corrective actions, and compliance records.
- Assist with internal, customer, regulatory, and certification audits.
- Investigate quality issues, customer complaints, and non-conformances.
- Conduct training and promote a strong food safety culture.
- Support traceability exercises, mock recalls, environmental monitoring, and certification programs.
- Track quality metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
- 2+ years of Food Safety, Quality Assurance, or Quality Control experience in a food manufacturing environment.
- Experience supporting SQF-certified operations.
- Knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, FSMA, FDA regulations, audits, and corrective actions.
- Strong documentation, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Bilingual English/Spanish required.
What We're Looking For
- Strong attention to detail and accountability.
- Hands-on, collaborative approach within a manufacturing environment.
- Excellent communication and follow-through.
- Desire to grow within Food Safety & Quality leadership.
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