FSQA Specialist

Saffron Road creates better-for-you, convenient cuisine with global flavor for the modern eater. We have a passion for connecting people to the world of food and culture, so we seek to hire people who share this passion. This role is a great launching point for someone who wants to build a serious, long-term career in food safety and quality, and we’ll invest in your growth as you grow with us. If you seek and land this job, you’ll find yourself on a close-knit team that thrives on working together and winning together. You’re invited to review the accountabilities below to see if this might be a good and joyful fit for you.

Regulatory Compliance

· Develop and maintain the Brand Version Calendar as specified in the Company’s FSQA Program as a Preventive Control against misbranding. Ensure that the Brand Version Calendar is executed flawlessly end-to-end.

· Proofread all new or revised packaging and labels alongside the Brand Manager, to ensure Regulatory Compliance and Specification Accuracy before release to market.

· Serve as integrator for FSIS label approvals & Identity-Preserved certifications, delivering approved and certified products to the Brand Manager.

FSQA & Complaint Intelligence

· Assist with annual reviews of co-man GFSI audit scores, nonconformances, and corrective actions; flag material findings to the Senior VP of Culinary.

· Conduct a weekly review of consumer complaints, results of physical Product QC Checks & internal company findings:

o initiate RC-CAPA with co-mans as appropriate & track to closure.

o Meet weekly with Senior Culinary Manager to turn synthesized findings into Continuous Improvement Projects (CIP), as appropriate. Track all CIP to closure and post into a Master Change Log

· Serve as SME for the Company’s QC Hub; prepare a comprehensive QC Review, including a co-man scorecard, for the Leadership Team each Quarter.

· Support the team in maintaining readiness of the company’s Recall Plan.

Product Quality Control & Tastings

· Perform weekly physical Product QC Checks under direction of the Senior Culinary Manager and log results as directed; Assist SCM with Product Tastings as directed.

· Visit co-man sites as directed to gain perspective on the manufacturing process and insight toward expertise with RC-CAPA and Continuous Improvement.

Sales & Marketing Support

· Track & maintain calendar of all Sales & Marketing Sampling Requests; Coordinate with Senior Culinary Manager to execute on-time shipments.

· Assist Brand Manager with packaging development tasks, physical packaging builds, testing at co-mans, etc.

· Execute compliance with specific FSQA requirements for the Trade, including retailer and distributor documentation and specification requests.

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in Food Safety, Food Science, Food Regulatory Affairs, or a related field.

· No prior professional experience required; candidates with relevant work or internship experience may be preferred.

· PCQI certification a plus.

Location & Schedule

· This is a full-time position, with in-office three days per week (Tuesday–Thursday) at our Stamford, CT office.

· Minimal business travel (approximately once per month) requires access to a car.

Compensation & Reporting

· $70,000–$80,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

· Generous paid time off, health plans, dental, vision, 401(k)

· Reports directly to Senior Vice President of Culinary Operations

Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person