FSQA Technical Consultant - CQA, Lakeland

Department Manufacturing Job Category Quality Assurance & Food Safety Description Help protect the quality and safety behind the Publix brand. As a Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA) Technical Consultant, you’ll play an important role in maintaining and enhancing the food safety, and quality of Publix store brand products, packaging, and ingredients supporting our Fresh and Grocery Retail Business Units (RBUs), as well as packaging and ingredient suppliers to Manufacturing. You’ll conduct rigorous food safety and product quality assessments during category reviews, providing critical expertise that helps guide supplier and product selection. This is an opportunity to use your food safety and quality expertise to make an impact on the products associated with the Publix name.Why Publix? At Publix, our associates are more than employees, they’re owners. As the nation’s largest employee-owned supermarket chain, Publix offers the opportunity to build a meaningful career with a company that invests in its people. From stock ownership and comprehensive benefits to ongoing development and advancement opportunities, Publix provides more than a job. It’s a place where you can grow your career, contribute your expertise, and share in the success you help create. Responsibilities Include Evaluate supplier food safety and quality assurance programs during Speed to Market and other review processes, including audits, regulatory compliance (FDA, USDA, USDA-FSIS, FDA-FSVP, EPA), and supplier documentationAnalyze laboratory data and facility systems, including HACCP, GMPs, and preventive controls, to determine supplier suitability and riskManage special projects to enhance our position as a leader in food safety and quality assuranceProvide regulatory compliance support to the leadership of Corporate Quality Assurance (CQA) and RBU partners relating primarily to food safety and product quality, including unplanned situationsLead continuous food safety quality improvement efforts that drive enhancements for Publix store brand products and national brand itemsAchieve regulatory compliance support for Foreign Supplier Verification Programs that are subject to FDA’s Food Safety Modernization Act Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Safety, Public Health, or related to biological sciences, microbiology, chemistry, and/or engineering OR Bachelor’s Degree in any field AND at least two additional years of relevant food safety and quality assurance experienceMust have one of the following:At least five years of experience in food safety and quality assurance working with products in one or more of the following environments: Retail, Food Manufacturing, or Corporate Quality Assurance ORAt least three years of experience in food safety and quality assurance in one or more of the aforementioned environments AND a Master’s or Ph.D. in Food Science, Food Safety, Public Health, or a related field ORAt least three years of Publix experience in food safety and quality assurance working with products in one or more of the following environments: Retail, Food Manufacturing, Corporate Quality Assurance, Distribution, Corporate Purchasing or Manufacturing Supply ChainMust be at least 20 years of age with a valid driver’s license to operate a company vehicle Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree OR Ph.D. in Food Science, Food Safety, Public Health, or related fieldMust have one of the following:At least seven years of experience in food safety and quality assurance working with products in one or more of the following environments: Retail, Food Manufacturing, or Corporate Quality Assurance ORAt least four years of experience in food safety and quality assurance within the aforementioned environments AND a Master’s or Ph.D. in Food Science, Food Safety, Public Health, or a related field ORAt least six years of Publix experience in food safety and quality assurance working with products in one or more of the following environments: Retail, Food Manufacturing, Corporate Quality Assurance, Distribution, Corporate Purchasing or Manufacturing Supply ChainFDA FSMA - Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI)FDA FSMA Foreign Supplier Verification Programs (FSVP) Qualified IndividualHACCP CertificationAmerican Society for Quality (ASQ) - Certified Food Safety and Quality Assurance AuditorProfessional Animal Auditor Organization (PAACO) certifications for dairy, poultry, and meat plantsProduce Food Safety Alliance CertificationIntermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPointKnowledge of Microbiology, Chemical Safety, Public Health, Food Safety, and Animal Welfare StandardsIn-depth knowledge of GFSI and Certified Program Owner audit formats such as Safe Quality Foods (SQF) and British Retail Consortium (BRC), including the application of auditor competence and alignment to food safety lawsKnowledge and understanding of all US federal agency labeling regulations including the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), US Department of Agriculture Food Safety Inspection Service (USDA FSIS), US Department of Agriculture Marketing Services (USDA AMS), US Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA), US Federal Trade Commission (US FTC), US Customs and Border Protection (US Customs), US Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC) as well as state and local rules and regulationsKnowledge of current regulatory positions of all US federal agencies and respected industry sources to understand the changes in regulation codes and guidance that are required or advised in the best interest of Publix. This Includes FDA initiatives under the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) umbrellaImproving the Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) pathway to require more FDA oversight of food additivesRe-defining ultra-processed foods in partnership with the USDAImproving transparency using front of package labeling and/or FDA “healthy” logoHave in-depth knowledge of Federal requirements regarding Food Safety compliance which includes: Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)Preventive ControlsTraceability RuleIntentional AdulterationSanitary TransportationProduce SafetyHACCPKnowledge of Publix policies, departments, code of ethics, philosophy, mission and vision Benefits Information Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no costAn opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock401(k) retirement savings planGroup health, dental and vision plansPaid Time OffPaid Parental LeaveShort- and long-term disability insuranceTuition reimbursementFree hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteriaVisit our website to see all of our benefits: https://jobs.publix.com/benefits/ Year End Bonus As a year-end bonus to associates, Publix issues one month’s extra pay (pro-rated in the first year) each year if associate remains employed through issue date of the bonus check that year. This is calculated as a 13th month of pay in the Potential Annual Pay with Bonus line above. Additional Information Your application may have additional steps that you will need to complete in order to remain eligible for consideration. Please be sure to monitor your email, including your spam folder, on a daily basis for critical, time-sensitive emails that could require action within 24-48 hours. Please do not use your Publix email address when applying. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive a confirmation email. Publix may provide relocation assistance. This position includes business related domestic and international travel. For this position, Publix does not and will not file a petition or application with the USCIS or Department of State on behalf of any noncitizen for any immigration-related benefit to work and/or to continue to work in the United States, e.g., an H-1B or TN petition or permanent residence.