Job description
Join Aurora Foods, a premium producer of plant-based snacks based in Portland. We are seeking a Food Safety & Quality Lead to champion HACCP, GMP, and product integrity across our manufacturing lines. This role blends hands-on QA with strategic program development in a fast-paced food production environment.
In this role you will collaborate with operations, quality, and supply chain teams to safeguard product quality from raw materials to finished goods, ensuring we meet customer expectations and regulatory requirements.
Responsibility
- Lead the design, implementation, and continual improvement of HACCP, GMP, and SQF programs across all production lines.
- Develop and maintain quality documentation, forms, and SOPs to support consistent product quality.
- Coordinate internal audits and supplier audits; drive CAPA and corrective actions.
- Monitor process controls and environmental monitoring programs; analyze data and report trends to leadership.
- Provide training and coaching to operators on hygiene, allergen controls, and quality standards.
- Support product launches and changes with risk assessments and validation testing.
- Collaborate with operations to investigate and resolve quality incidents with effective root cause analysis.
Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or related field
- 5+ years in food manufacturing quality or food safety roles
- Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMP, SQF or BRC frameworks
- Proven experience with CAPA, root cause analysis, and corrective actions
- Excellent data analysis skills and proficiency with QA software and MS Office
- Excellent communication, training, and cross-functional collaboration
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
- Allergen management and supplier quality experience is a plus