Job Opening: La Abuela Mexican Foods, Inc – Maintenance Techn
Description
Join Our Team
We are seeking an experienced Food Safety & Quality Systems Manager to lead and enhance our food safety and quality programs in a manufacturing environment. This position plays a critical role in maintaining compliance with SQF, HACCP, GMP, SSOP, PCQI, and regulatory requirements while driving continuous improvement and fostering a strong food safety culture throughout the facility.
If you are passionate about food safety, quality assurance, audit readiness, and team development, we encourage you to apply.
Schedule
- Full-Time
- Monday-Friday
- Additional hours as needed to support production, audits, and business needs
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain the facility’s Quality Management System.
- Serve as the SQF Substitute Practitioner and support SQF certification activities.
- Implement, maintain, and improve SQF, HACCP, GMP, SSOP, and Prerequisite Programs (PRPs).
- Develop, maintain, and verify the Food Safety Plan and Master Sanitation Program.
- Coordinate and lead internal audits while supporting customer, regulatory, and third-party audits.
- Manage pest control and chemical control programs.
- Conduct food safety, quality, sanitation, and GMP training programs.
- Communicate food safety and quality expectations to employees at all levels of the organization.
- Supervise sanitation and housekeeping personnel.
- Monitor compliance with food safety standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
- Lead corrective actions, root cause investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Provide technical support to Manufacturing and Engineering teams.
- Support troubleshooting, packaging, weight control, process improvements, and incident investigations.
- Provide Quality Assurance support across multiple business units.
- Maintain accurate documentation, records, and audit readiness.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, Microbiology, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in Food Safety, Quality Assurance, SQF, HACCP, or a related role.
- Experience conducting and coordinating internal audits.
- Strong knowledge of SQF, HACCP, GMP, PCQI, SSOPs, sanitation programs, and food safety regulations.
- Experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Bilingual English/Spanish required.
- Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work effectively with production, engineering, and operations teams.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities
- Ongoing Training and Professional Development
- Supportive and Collaborative Work Environment
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Employee Wellness Programs
Apply today to join a team committed to food safety excellence, quality leadership, and continuous improvement.