Coastal Fresh Farms, Inc. is a leading grower-shipper of fresh produce, with growing operations in the USA and Mexico. We specialize in field-packed high-quality leafy greens, root vegetables, and herbs, and operate a processing facility to deliver fresh, safe, and high-quality products to our customers.
We are looking for an experienced Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA) Manager to lead and maintain our food safety and quality programs. If you have expertise in food safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement, we want to hear from you!"
Location: Moorpark, California
Employment Type: Full-Time
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee and implement food safety and quality programs to ensure compliance with FDA, USDA, FSMA, GFSI (PrimusGFS), HACCP, GMPs, and customer requirements.
- Conduct regular audits, inspections, and risk assessments to maintain high food safety standards.
- Lead the development, training, and enforcement of FSQA policies and procedures.
- Investigate and resolve food safety incidents, non-conformances, and customer complaints related to product quality.
- Collaborate with production, operations, and supply chain teams to ensure compliance throughout the processing line.
- Maintain accurate documentation, records, and certifications to meet regulatory and audit requirements.
- Proactively work with vendors and suppliers to reduce quality issues and to ensure incoming raw materials meet quality and safety standards.
- Lead and mentor the FSQA team, fostering a culture of food safety awareness and continuous improvement.
- Leads and Manages 3rd party audits.
- Follows up on internal and external food quality/safety audits and leads tracking of corrective actions. Participates in sample retention and evaluations.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Agriculture, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 5+ years of FSQA experience in the food/agriculture industry performing activities directly related to food safety (Auditing, quality inspections, FSQA initiatives, development and implementation of new programs, etc.) Experience in a food processing environment preferred.
- Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, FSMA, and third-party audit standards (PrimusGFS, SQF, BRC, etc.).
- Experience managing food safety documentation, audits, and regulatory compliance.
- Self-Stater, strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Familiar working with FDA, USDA, state and local agencies.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional growth in a fast-paced, growing company.
- A collaborative and supportive team environment.
Join us and help ensure that fresh, high-quality produce reaches customers safely and efficiently!
Our company is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state or federal law.
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