Food Safety & Quality Assurance Coordinator

Recruiting Partner: Michael Lanzetta

Los Angeles, California | Manufacturing | Not Remote | $90,000 to $100,000 | Job ID: 182572

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Food Safety & Quality Assurance Coordinator

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Food Safety & Quality Assurance Coordinator to join a respected snack food manufacturing and co-packing organization. This hands-on role offers the opportunity to support food safety compliance, quality control, and supplier oversight while working directly on the production floor and collaborating with diverse teams.

Food Safety & Quality Assurance Coordinator Requirements & Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, Nutrition, or related field, OR associate degree plus 2+ years relevant food manufacturing experience
  • 1–3 years of experience in food manufacturing QA, food safety, or related roles
  • Working knowledge of HACCP principles and critical control point monitoring
  • Familiarity with FDA FSMA regulations and GMPs (21 CFR Part 110/117)
  • Strong attention to detail with excellent documentation and organizational skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
  • Comfortable working hands-on in a production environment

Food Safety & Quality Assurance Coordinator Preferred Background & Skills

  • PCQI and HACCP certifications (or willingness to obtain within 6 months)
  • Experience with SQF, BRC, FSSC 22000, or other GFSI food safety systems
  • Background in snack food, dried fruit/vegetable, or produce manufacturing
  • Knowledge of Organic (NOP) and Non-GMO certification requirements
  • Familiarity with dehydration, baking, or extrusion manufacturing processes

Food Safety & Quality Assurance Coordinator Day-to-Day Responsibilities

  • Review pre-shipment samples including visual assessments and Certificates of Analysis (COAs)
  • Monitor daily HACCP activities, GMPs, sanitation inspections, and allergen controls on the production floor
  • Support documentation and recordkeeping for FSMA Preventive Controls, pest control, and environmental monitoring
  • Collect and submit samples for microbiological and chemistry testing; assist with shelf-life and stability programs
  • Track and communicate quality issues, nonconformances, and corrective actions with suppliers, manufacturers, and management
  • Coordinate mock recalls, traceability drills, and prepare records for audits
  • Provide support and training to manufacturing plants and warehouse teams on quality and food safety procedures

This role is ideal for a detail-focused professional passionate about food safety who enjoys working directly in manufacturing environments and advancing quality assurance programs.

 

JOB ID: 182572

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At Goodwin Recruiting, our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, color, marital or family status, national origin, disability, religion, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity has no bearing on whether they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We work hard to identify a broad slate of candidates for each of our clients, with many hiring success stories to share.

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