QA/QC Specialist

About the role

A food manufacturing company is seeking a QA/QC Specialist to support product quality, food safety, regulatory compliance, and supplier quality management. This position will work closely with internal teams, suppliers, third-party laboratories, and overseas stakeholders to ensure quality standards, certifications, audits, and compliance requirements are maintained.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and organize Certificates of Analysis (COA), certifications, and quality documentation.
• Coordinate product testing and manage relationships with third-party laboratories.
• Support internal, supplier, and facility audits and follow up on corrective actions.
• Investigate customer complaints, product issues, and non-conformances.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective action plans.
• Communicate and coordinate with overseas quality teams and external agencies.
• Maintain food safety, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance programs.
• Manage product certifications, registrations, and related documentation.
• Create and update SOPs, work instructions, and quality procedures.
• Support employee training, continuous improvement, and other QA/QC projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2-3+ years of experience in Quality Assurance or Quality Control within the food industry.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations, audits, and quality systems.
• Experience handling certifications, compliance documentation, and product testing.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Business-level Japanese and English language skills (reading, writing, and speaking) are required.
• Valid California driver's license.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Paid time off, paid sick leave, and paid holidays
• 401(k)

Pay

USD 50,000 - 85,000 (DOE)

Schedule

Onsite

Location: Torrance, CA