FSQE Coordinator

For over 75 years, Bob Evans Farms has delivered delicious, quick-to-table, farm-inspired food that makes mealtime easier and more enjoyable. As the No. 1-selling refrigerated dinner sides brand, we offer wholesome favorites like mashed potatoes and macaroni & cheese in grocery stores nationwide. We are also a leading producer and distributor of sausage, liquid eggs, and egg products under brands including Bob Evans®, Simply Potatoes®, Egg Beaters®, and Owens® Sausage. Based in Columbus, Ohio, Bob Evans Farms is part of Post Holdings, Inc., a consumer-packaged goods holding company.

Responsibilities

• Review and maintain paperwork related to quality, food standards, and regulatory program compliance (USDA/FDA), including HACCP plans, SQF audits, food defense programs, GMP programs, and customer-specific documentation.
• Work with regulatory agencies during non-conformance situations, escalate issues to plant leadership, and support investigations to execute corrective and preventive actions.
• Review USDA packets, release USDA product, and complete all associated internal documentation.
• Participate in internal facility and corporate audits, as well as external audits (third-party, regulatory, or customer audits) as requested by the QFSE Manager.
• Conduct or participate in consumer complaint investigations and collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement solutions.
• Create, implement, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), SSOPs, One Point Lessons, work instructions, forms, records, and other documents for easy retrieval.
• Support QFSE initiatives, including participation on the Food Defense Team, daily sensory panels, and new employee orientation, training, and onboarding.
• Perform environmental sampling (swabbing, air sampling, water sampling), document and ship samples, record results, and determine corrective actions through root cause analysis.
• Provide support for Quality Technicians, including coverage for off-shifts, holidays, or weekends, and serve as backup to the Quality Supervisor or Manager as needed.
• Adhere to safe work practices, follow GMPs, maintain sanitary conditions, and ensure product quality.
• Perform all other assigned duties.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in a food manufacturing plant environment.
• Supervisory or managerial experience.
• Experience with manufacturing processes, GMPs, food safety, statistics, and laboratory techniques, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills

• Ability to work collaboratively with peers and business partners.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including effective listening and communication.
• Self-motivated with the ability to anticipate work needs and follow through with minimal direction.
• Ability to maintain external and internal confidentiality.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to read, interpret, and write reports, safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.

Minimal travel required.