Food Safety Compliance Specialist

About the role

The Food Safety Compliance Specialist supports the implementation, maintenance, verification, and continuous improvement of the Food Safety & Quality Management Systems for Grimmway Farms. This role ensures compliance with SQF, Juice HACCP, FDA regulations, customer requirements, and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Assists in ensuring compliance with SQF, Juice HACCP, FDA regulations, customer requirements, and company policies through program ownership, internal auditing, verification activities, record review, corrective action management, and audit support.
• Supports the development and implementation of food safety plans and procedures.
• Maintains and updates documentation related to food safety and quality management systems.
• Conducts internal audits and verifies compliance with food safety standards.
• Manages corrective actions and implements preventive measures to address non-conformities.
• Supports the preparation and presentation of audit reports and corrective action plans.
• Participates in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance food safety and quality management systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) in Food Science, Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Microbiology, Agricultural Sciences, related field or equivalent work experience.
• Working knowledge of food safety principles and prerequisite programs.
• Must understand the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) standards and Organic compliance standards (e.g., NOP).
• A willingness to acquire additional training and certification, including Juice HACCP and SQF Practitioner and/or Internal Auditor training, within six months of being hired.
• Strong computer skills and experience in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent leadership, conflict resolution, and professional communication skills.
• Ability to effectively respond to concerns of managers, subordinates, customers, and regulatory agencies.
• Good technical writing, statistical, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in food safety, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, food manufacturing, or related field.
• Experience supporting GFSI certification programs (SQF, BRCGS, PrimusGFS, etc.).

Skills

• Strong computer skills and experience in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent leadership, conflict resolution, and professional communication skills.
• Ability to effectively respond to concerns of managers, subordinates, customers, and regulatory agencies.
• Good technical writing, statistical, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Benefits

• Total Rewards: $70,304 - 75,000 / Yearly
• Filling Deadline: July 2nd, 2026 (Internal Candidates)
• Actual compensation paid within the range will be determined by factors such as the education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.
• Subsidized benefits package including Medical and Dental coverage.
• Generous vision reimbursement allowance for each covered family member per calendar year.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid Time Off/Paid Sick and Safe Time.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Subsidized gym membership.
• Discounted tickets to major theme parks throughout California.