Quality Assurance Specialist

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$80,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr

Jersey City, NJ Area

Are you a detail-driven, proactive professional passionate about food safety and quality excellence? Join a dynamic, fast-paced team at a leading food manufacturing facility where innovation, integrity, and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do.

We are seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist who thrives in a collaborative environment and is committed to upholding the highest standards of product quality, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency.

• Champion quality assurance initiatives across manufacturing and support facilities.
• Lead and optimize quality control processes to ensure product safety and consistency.
• Conduct inspections, audits, and testing aligned with FDA, USDA, and internal standards.
• Drive compliance with food safety regulations including HACCP, SQF, and GMP protocols.
• Analyze quality data, identify trends, and implement corrective/preventive actions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance quality systems and continuous improvement efforts.
• Develop and deliver training programs on QA procedures and food safety standards.
• Manage vendor relationships and coordinate external support when needed.
• Monitor regulatory changes and assess operational impact.

• Bachelor's Degree preferred (Food Science, Microbiology, or related field).
• HACCP, SQF, or equivalent certification highly desirable.
• 2-5 years of hands‑on experience in QA within the food and beverage sector.
• Strong knowledge of FDA, USDA, and state/local regulatory frameworks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and QA software tools.
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a strong plus.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, and Supply Chain

• Food and Beverage Manufacturing