Quality Specialist (Food Manufacturing)

Location: Rockland, Maine, United States

Company

hirify.global is a global provider of taste, scent, and nutrition solutions.

What you will do

• Monitor and enforce food safety and quality standards, including GMP, HACCP, FSMA, and SQF/BRC.
• Conduct inspections, internal audits, sensory evaluations, laboratory tests, and routine checks of raw materials, in-process production, and finished goods.
• Investigate quality deviations, manage corrective action plans, and address customer complaints and quality concerns.
• Maintain quality documentation, records, procedures, computerized systems, and certification timelines.
• Support SOP development, process improvement, and quality training for production teams, suppliers, and auditors.
• Ensure compliance with USDA, FDA, certification requirements, and other applicable regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, biology, chemistry, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 2+ years of experience in food manufacturing quality assurance or quality control.
• Knowledge of HACCP, SQF, FSMA, GMPs, and other food safety regulations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and quality management software, plus a current valid driver’s license.

Nice to have

• HACCP, PCQI, or SQF Practitioner certification.
• ISO 9001 and ISO 22002 certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive workplace focused on respecting diverse backgrounds and identities.
• Opportunity to contribute to a global taste, scent, and nutrition organization.