Quality Systems Specialist

About the role

We are a leading food manufacturing company with a long history of producing high-quality food products for close to 75 years. Our commitment to quality and innovation has allowed us to maintain a strong reputation in the industry as one of the largest food processors on the West Coast. We offer a wide range of food products, all made from the freshest ingredients and processed using the latest technology. As a company that values its employees, we provide a supportive work environment that encourages personal and professional growth. We offer competitive compensation packages, health benefits, and opportunities for career advancement.

Responsibilities

• You’ll be the primary owner of digital quality systems, working across departments to standardize and digitize processes that directly impact compliance, traceability, audit readiness, and production efficiency.
• Your work will have executive visibility and touch every corner of our production environment.
• You’ll be part of the Quality Assurance team, reporting to the VP of Quality, with a dotted line to Operations and Continuous Improvement.
• Develop, maintain, and update internal Quality Management Systems (QMS) documentation, including SOPs, SSOPs, GMPs, and logs.
• Conduct gap assessments and readiness checks for USDA, BRC, customer, and third-party audits.
• Standardize processes for traceability, product release, deviation management, and non-conformance tracking.
• Partner with Operations to integrate LEAN tools into QA workflows.
• Own document control practices across the Quality function to ensure version control, accessibility, and audit compliance.
• Lead recurring review meetings to evaluate data, trends, and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Act as a change champion—building buy-in for digital systems and acting as the “go-to” resource for QMS-related questions and troubleshooting.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of Quality Assurance, Quality Systems, or Food Safety experience in USDA-regulated or BRC-certified food manufacturing preferred.
• Demonstrated experience implementing or managing digital quality or operations platforms (RedZone, Smartsheet, and Tableau).

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, SSOPs, CAPA processes, and related documentation practices.
• Solid background in audit prep, traceability, document control, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, cloud-based platforms, and digital reporting tools.
• Tech-savvy quality pro who thrives at the intersection of systems, data, and compliance.
• Passionate about transforming outdated, manual processes into digital, automated ones.
• Proactive communicator who can collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders and build trust.
• Detail-obsessed and committed to getting it right—even under pressure.

Benefits

• Annual Bonus Incentives
• Sign-on Bonus
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
• Annual/Performance Bonuses

Pay

Salary: $70,000 - $85,000 per year