RPO Recruitment is hiring a
Junior Quality and Food Safety Administrator

Summary

The Junior Quality & Food Safety Administrator is responsible for establishing and implementing Quality Management and Food Safety Programs, monitoring their performance, and initiating continuous improvement initiatives. This role involves various tasks such as assessing supplier feasibility, investigating customer complaints, overseeing food safety programs, developing procedures, and participating in audits.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Food Science or Technology
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in FMG
• FSSC 22000 certification: 3 years (including version 6.0)
• 3 years of food safety management experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM systems
• Ability to work independently with excellent communication and organizational skills
• Data entry experience and strong attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and solve problems efficiently
• Warehouse and production environments with frequent standing and walking
• Ability to perceive small color variations
• Hand/eye coordination and dexterity for handling products and instruments
• Capacity to lift 25 lbs

Responsibilities

• Assess supplier feasibility, host supplier audits, and initiate/monitor CAPA execution
• Review and approve supplier-related documents with stakeholders
• Collaborate with QC to review specifications from a quality perspective
• Investigate customer complaints and complete NCRs and feedback forms
• Support implementation, host audits, and initiate/monitor CAPA execution for Site Quality, Regulatory, and Business Certification
• Oversee and improve food safety programs such as Food Safety Manual, Document and Record Control, Product Development, Specifications (Raw Material, Packaging, Finished Product, Services), Non-Conforming Materials and Rework, Complaint Management, Food Safety Plan (FSSC 22000), Identification, Traceability, Recall, and Withdrawal, Allergen Management, Training, Pest Prevention, Maintenance Program, Calibration, Personnel Hygiene, Environmental Monitoring, Utility Supply, Receipt, Storage, and Transport, Waste Disposal, Food Defense
• Develop procedures and record implementation for Quality Management & Food Safety Programs
• Monitor performance indicators and lead continuous improvement initiatives for Quality Management & Food Safety Programs
• Maintain and enhance the FSSC 22000 system (version 6.0)
• Participate in at least three external food safety audits
• Assist with NPD work as needed
• Process COAs in accordance with organizational requirements
• Ensure COAs/COCs are issued and attached to delivery documents
• Scan and file COAs/COCs received with deliveries
• Report non-conforming suppliers to the Food Safety Manager and Procurement Manager
• Track and request outstanding COAs/COCs and update the 'Outstanding COA Log
• Conduct monthly pest inspections and complete FS20-2 Pest Control Inspection Checklist
• Monitor pest control measures, including rodent proofing and bait stations
• Report pest activity and manage quarantine products
• Schedule stack fumigation and maintain FS20-3 Pest Activity Sightings Log

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Food Safety testing instrumentation is advantageous
• Potential requirement to QC check new products according to specifications