FSQA Compliance Coordinator

In accordance with applicable policies/procedures and under the direction of the Head of Quality, the QA Compliance Coordinator supports the development, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance systems.

This role focuses on supporting GFSI-aligned programs, document control, training systems, and quality management system (QMS) and operational excellence initiatives to ensure programs remain organized, up-to-date, and effective as the company continues to grow and evolve.

Working closely with the Head of Quality and partnering with the QA Supervisor, this position bridges quality systems and daily operations ensuring programs are practical, maintained, and consistently executed across the facility.

• Support the Head of Quality in maintaining and improving food safety and quality systems to align with operational growth and evolving business needs
• Assist in coordinating cross-functional compliance activities to ensure alignment between documented programs and actual practices
• Maintain organization and structure of compliance systems, ensuring consistency across departments

• Assist in maintaining key food safety system elements, including:
  • Management review preparation and follow-up tracking
  • Complaint management documentation and trending support
  • Raw material and finished product specification updates and control
  • Supplier approval records and quality documentation management
  • Permit and license tracking and renewals
• Support food safety plan maintenance, including verification and validation documentation
• Assist with internal audit preparation, report updates, and corrective action tracking
• Coordinate and conduct mock traceability exercises and other verification activities

• Draft, review, and update SOPs, SSOPs, and work instructions in collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Maintain document control systems, including version control, distribution, and record retention
• Ensure all documents remain current, accurate, and audit-ready

• Assist in developing and updating training materials across departments
• Support coordination, tracking, and documentation of employee training programs
• Contribute to continuous improvement of the training system to ensure scalability and effectiveness
• Work with department leads and QA Supervisor to identify training gaps and support implementation

• Partner with R&D and cross-functional teams to support new product development initiatives
• Assist in identifying applicable food safety, regulatory, and labeling requirements for new products
• Support creation and updates of product specifications and related compliance documentation
• Ensure new products meet internal, regulatory, and certification requirements prior to launch

• Assist the Head of Quality in executing Quality Management System (QMS) and operational excellence initiatives
• Support cross-functional projects aimed at improving compliance, process efficiency, and system scalability
• Help track project timelines, action items, and deliverables to ensure timely completion
• Assist in standardizing processes, improving documentation structure, and enhancing system usability
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by organizing data, supporting analysis, and documenting outcomes

• Support preparation for SQF, organic, regulatory (CDFA, FDA, USDA), and customer audits
• Compile, organize, and maintain audit documentation and records
• Track corrective actions and follow up to ensure timely closure
• Serves as the…