PCQI Documentation Specialist

About the role

The Document Control PCQI Specialist at Electrolit Manufacturing USA (EMUSA) is responsible for maintaining and controlling quality and food safety documentation while supporting regulatory compliance for Low-Acid Canned Food (LACF) beverage operations. This role requires an NDA and reports to the Quality Manager.

Responsibilities

• Create, review, revise, approve, distribute, and archive controlled documents such as forms, records, and food safety documents.
• Ensure current, approved documents are available at points of use.
• Manage electronic and/or manual document control systems.
• Support internal audits, customer audits, and regulatory inspections by organizing and providing requested documentation.
• Act as the designated Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) for Low-Acid Canned Food (LACF) beverage products.
• Develop, implement, maintain, and reanalyze the Food Safety Plan with emphasis on hazard analysis, thermal processing, and critical factor controls.
• Coordinate with approved Process Authorities to support scheduled process development and validation, and maintain approved scheduled processes for each product.
• Manage and maintain LACF-specific documentation, including FDA Food Canning Establishment (FCE) registrations and process filings, thermal processing and critical factor records, container closure evaluations, deviation investigations and corrective action records.
• Review food safety and production records to confirm compliance with scheduled processes.
• Evaluate and propose corrective actions related to process deviations, including product disposition when required.
• Assist the Primary quality/food safety contact during FDA inspections, state regulatory visits, and third-party audits (e.g., SQF, BRCGS, FSSC 22000).
• Provide training and guidance to employees on LACF requirements, critical factors, and documentation expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science Microbiology, Quality, or related field required.
• PCQI certification required.
• LACF training or direct experience with FDA LACF requirements preferred.
• HACCP certification required.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Suite products required.
• Ability to use statistical software for basic data entry/analysis.
• Knowledge of security protocols and emergency preparedness.
• Knowledge of Audits and Regulatory Inspections required.
• Knowledge of Company safety policies and applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards.
• One to Three Years (13) experience in a similar role within a Beverage Manufacturing environment required.
• Fluency in English is a must, Spanish a plus.