SQF Specialist

Job Category:

Quality

Job Family:

Plant Quality Assurance

Job Description:

The Safe Quality Food Specialist – Plant supports the implementation and day‑to‑day execution of food safety and quality assurance programs within a manufacturing facility. This role monitors product quality, manages quality records and investigations, and supports compliance with regulatory, customer, and internal requirements while working closely with plant partners.

• What you’ll do
• •Monitor and maintain quality assurance documentation, records, and databases to ensure accuracy and compliance
• •Manage product holds, dispositions, and rework coordination in alignment with quality and food safety requirements
• •Investigate quality incidents, customer complaints, and non‑conformances, including data trending and root cause support
• •Verify completion and accuracy of production, PCP, CCP, and quality documentation
• •Support environmental monitoring, calibration schedules, and laboratory or testing coordination as applicable
• •Assist with internal, customer, regulatory, and third‑party audits, including preparation and follow‑up activities
• •Support continuous improvement initiatives related to food safety and quality programs
• •Coordinate sample handling, testing documentation, and certificates of analysis as required
• •Provide guidance and support to plant partners on quality and food safety practices
• •Perform other quality-related tasks as assigned to support plant operations

• What you will need to succeed
• •Working knowledge of quality assurance and food safety principles in a manufacturing environment
• •Ability to investigate issues, analyze data, and support corrective and preventive actions
• •Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• •Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across departments
• •Proficiency with standard computer tools and data tracking systems

• Education and experience
• •High school diploma or GED required; vocational, associate, or technical education in food science, quality, or a related field preferred
• •Required: Minimum of 3 years of experience in quality assurance, food safety, laboratory, or manufacturing operations
• •Preferred: 5 or more years of experience in a plant-based quality or food safety role
• •Training or certification in food safety systems (e.g., HACCP, preventive controls, SQF) is beneficial and may be required based on site needs

Schreiber Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.