Food Safety And Quality Assurance Analyst

Food Safety And Quality Assurance Analyst

Join T & T Supermarket as a Food Safety And Quality Assurance Analyst. The FSQA Analyst for Direct Imports ensures the safety, quality, and regulatory compliance of imported food products. This role involves a comprehensive understanding of food safety regulations, quality standards, and import/export procedures.

• Work closely with processing centers, merchandising and supply chain to conduct product evaluation and improvement projects, ensuring products comply with regulatory requirements, product specifications, and customer satisfaction.
• Review vendor program, product specification, labels and claims for approval. Implement Food Safety and Quality Assurance program and continuously improve compliance on FDA/USDA, GFSI/HACCP and industry standards.
• Liaise with FDA/USDA/GFSI and other FSQA inspectors during inspections, taking or coordinating corrective action to ensure all business practices comply with regulations and standards.
• Evaluate suppliers based on food safety and quality standards, conducting desk or onsite audits and inspections as needed.
• Effectively communicate food safety and compliance information to internal and external stakeholders.
• Respond to food safety incidents and product recalls, conducting thorough investigations and implementing corrective actions.
• Investigate customer complaints with vendors and initiate corrective actions. Provide clear corrective action feedback to vendors and monitor improvement progress.
• Maintain and update accurate and organized records of all food safety and compliance activities, including documentation, correspondence, and audit reports.
• Conduct trend analysis and submit summary reports to the management team regularly for continuous improvement.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the superior(s).

• Post‑secondary degree in food science, food chemistry, food microbiology, public health or related discipline.
• Sound knowledge of US and international regulatory requirements for food products; additional knowledge of health and beauty product regulations is a plus.
• HACCP certificate and at least 3 years of work experience in food safety, quality assurance or related field.
• Knowledge of Foreign Supplier Verification Programs (FSVP) for importers is an asset.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills; ability to make convincing and assertive recommendations.
• Capable of working independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility in handling multiple tasks and meeting deadlines.
• Detail oriented and able to work under pressure.
• Work in various environmental conditions and flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays when needed.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in Chinese, other Asian language, or Spanish is a bonus.
• Good database management skills, computer skills, project scheduling, follow-up, and result summary skills.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel for business within the US, Canada, or internationally up to 20% of the time.

• Competitive wages
• Discretionary bonus
• Paid holiday leave
• Generous paid time off (annual vacation, sick, marriage, bereavement)
• Medical, dental & vision care
• Life & AD&D insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid training
• Long service award
• Staff recreation activities
• Conditions apply

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Quality Assurance

Retail Groceries

West Hollywood, CA

$98,400.00 - $

3 days ago