QA​/QC Specialist

Overview

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This range is provided by Samyang America, Inc.. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range
$55,000.00/yr - $70,000.00/yr

Samyang America is a consumer brand focused on bold flavors and innovative product launches, committed to creating moments that connect with the next generation of food lovers.

• Manage and interpret food regulations for the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Latin American countries
• Continuously track updates in international food regulations and communicate key changes to internal stakeholders
• Develop and maintain compliant product labels in accordance with country-specific regulatory requirements, while incorporating brand characteristics to align with product identity
• Collaborate with R&D to ensure regulatory alignment, and work cross-functionally with Marketing and Sales to align labeling and product positioning with strategic goals
• Act as a liaison with food safety and quality assurance teams at major retail partners to ensure compliance and address product-related inquiries
• Work with the Sales team to manage manufacturer, product, and warehouse registrations for both mainstream and ethnic retail accounts; support product quality and food safety documentation and issue resolution
• Manage documentation and compliance for food safety systems (e.g., FSVP) and country-specific programs
• Oversee export requirements, including customs clearance and product registration with relevant food authorities
• Maintain and renew import permits and certificates to ensure compliance with food safety and import regulations
• Manage country-specific tariff classifications and coordinate with SCM for smooth customs clearance and documentation
• Analyze and manage customer VOCs to support quality improvement and cross-functional communication
• Demonstrate strong data management and documentation skills using Excel, PowerPoint, and internal systems

• At least 2 years of work experience in food, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, or manufacturing fields preferred
• Knowledge of FDA/USDA regulations and customs matters
• Basic understanding of GMP and food production fundamentals
• Strong communication skills
• FSVP
• Computer literacy (Excel, Word, etc.)
• Bilingual (English/Korean) preferred

The base salary for this position is between $55,000.00 and $70,000.00 per year. Actual compensation will depend on qualifications, experience, and location. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation and benefits, including an annual incentive bonus, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, PTO/FTO, and a 401(k) plan with company match.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:
Samyang America is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. We do not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws.

Huntington Beach, CA

Employment type:

Full-time
• Seniority level:
Entry level
• Job function:
Quality Assurance
• Industries:
Food and Beverage Services