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FSQA Technical Consultant - CQA, Lakeland

Publix

  • Lakeland, FL
  • 21 days ago

    Highlights

    knowledge and understanding of all US federal agency labeling regulations including the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), US Department of Agriculture Food Safety Inspection Service (USDA FSIS), US Department of Agriculture Marketing Services (USDA AMS), US Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA), US Federal Trade Commission (US FTC), US Customs and Border Protection (US Customs), US Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC) as well as state and local rules and regulations. at least three years of Publix experience in food safety and quality assurance working with products in one or more of the following environments: Retail, Food Manufacturing, Corporate Quality Assurance, Distribution, Corporate Purchasing or Manufacturing Supply Chain.

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    LocationLakeland, FL

    Description




    Required Qualifications
    • Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Safety, Public Health, or related to biological sciences, microbiology, chemistry, and/or engineering OR Bachelor’s Degree in any field AND at least two additional years of relevant food safety and quality assurance experience
    • Must have one of the following:
    • at least five years of experience in food safety and quality assurance working with products in one or more of the following environments: Retail, Food Manufacturing, or Corporate Quality Assurance OR
    • at least three years of experience in food safety and quality assurance in one or more of the aforementioned environments AND a Master’s or Ph.D. in Food Science, Food Safety, Public Health, or a related field OR
    • at least three years of Publix experience in food safety and quality assurance working with products in one or more of the following environments: Retail, Food Manufacturing, Corporate Quality Assurance, Distribution, Corporate Purchasing or Manufacturing Supply Chain
    • must be at least 20 years of age with a valid driver’s license to operate a company vehicle




    Preferred Qualifications

    • Master’s degree OR Ph.D. in Food Science, Food Safety, Public Health, or related field
    • Must have one of the following:
    • at least seven years of experience in food safety and quality assurance working with products in one or more of the following environments: Retail, Food Manufacturing, or Corporate Quality Assurance OR
    • at least four years of experience in food safety and quality assurance within the aforementioned environments AND a Master’s or Ph.D. in Food Science, Food Safety, Public Health, or a related field OR
    • at least six years of Publix experience in food safety and quality assurance working with products in one or more of the following environments: Retail, Food Manufacturing, Corporate Quality Assurance, Distribution, Corporate Purchasing or Manufacturing Supply Chain
    • FDA FSMA - Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI)
    • FDA FSMA Foreign Supplier Verification Programs (FSVP) Qualified Individual
    • HACCP Certification
    • American Society for Quality (ASQ) - Certified Food Safety and Quality Assurance Auditor
    • Professional Animal Auditor Organization (PAACO) certifications for dairy, poultry, and meat plants
    • Produce Food Safety Alliance Certification
    • intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
    • knowledge of Microbiology, Chemical Safety, Public Health, Food Safety, and Animal Welfare Standards
    • in-depth knowledge of GFSI and Certified Program Owner audit formats such as Safe Quality Foods (SQF) and British Retail Consortium (BRC), including the application of auditor competence and alignment to food safety laws
    • knowledge and understanding of all US federal agency labeling regulations including the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), US Department of Agriculture Food Safety Inspection Service (USDA FSIS), US Department of Agriculture Marketing Services (USDA AMS), US Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA), US Federal Trade Commission (US FTC), US Customs and Border Protection (US Customs), US Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC) as well as state and local rules and regulations
    • knowledge of current regulatory positions of all US federal agencies and respected industry sources to understand the changes in regulation codes and guidance that are required or advised in the best interest of Publix.
    This includes:
    • FDA initiatives under the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) umbrella
    • improving the Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) pathway to require more FDA oversight of food additives
    • re-defining ultra-processed foods in partnership with the USDA
    • improving transparency using front of package labeling and/or FDA “healthy” logo
    • Have in-depth knowledge of Federal requirements regarding Food Safety compliance which includes: 
    • Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)
    • Preventive Controls
    • Traceability Rule
    • Intentional Adulteration
    • Sanitary Transportation
    • Produce Safety
    • HACCP
     
     
    • Knowledge of Publix policies, departments, code of ethics, philosophy, mission and vision


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