- Conduct research across company product platforms to assess current nutritional testing practices compared to regulatory requirements.
- Identify best practices by comparing existing methods, documentation standards, and testing workflows.
- Evaluate risks associated with inaccurate nutritional information, including likelihood and severity, and develop clear risk summaries for leadership review.
- Support the creation and maintenance of standardized nutritional testing procedures for the North America region.
- Gather input from cross-functional product platforms to determine desired additions or updates to the North America Label Guide.
- Conduct research into labeling compliance as directed by the Regulatory Affairs Manager.
- Consolidate feedback and recommend enhancements that improve clarity, usability, and regulatory alignment.
- Develop training materials and deliver video training sessions to stakeholders on the content and application of the North America Label Guide.
- Ensure program documentation and training tools remain current and accessible.
- Assist with regulatory research, documentation, and cross-functional inquiries as needed.
- Support the Regulatory Affairs Manager with project coordination and communication across business units.
- Training Development: Create weekly video training modules and drive engagement/adoption across teams.
- Technology & Innovation: Utilize AI tools to streamline regulatory workflows and offer process improvement ideas.
- Creative Problem Solving: Think beyond traditional approaches—identify alternative solutions.
- Collaboration: Partner effectively with cross functional teams including R&D, Quality, Legal, Marketing, and Product Management.
- Currently enrolled in an accredited bachelor’s or master’s degree program, and majoring in Pre-Law, Food Science, Regulatory, or related.
- Ability to synthesize complete or technical information into clear recommendations.
- Proficient skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.).
- Familiarity with use of AI tools (copilot).
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Ability to work both within a team environment and independently
- Strong interest in learning food regulations and compliance.
- Hands-on Experience – contribute to high impact projects at a global organization.
- Professional development – continuous learning & development opportunities, mentorship, and exposure to leadership and cross functional teams.
- Inclusive Culture – join a diverse global team that values curiosity, collaboration, innovation, and sustainability – bring your authentic self to work every day.
We are a global leader in food & beverage ingredients. Pioneers at heart, we operate at the forefront of consumer trends to provide food & beverage manufacturers with products and ingredients that will delight their consumers. Making a positive impact on people and planet is all part of the delight. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable and transparent supply. Supplying products and ingredients at scale is just the start. We add value through our unique, complementary portfolio of natural, delicious and nutritious products. With our fresh thinking, we help our customers unleash the sensory and functional attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices so they can create naturally good food & beverage products that meet consumer expectations. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always make it real.
Position Summary:
Under the direction of the Plant Manager, QA Manager monitors food safety and quality of all products produced and oversees Quality Assurance and Quality Control functions at the Fernley facility. Performs inspection of processes, conduct employee training, ensure compliance with applicable food laws and regulations. Defines best lab practices and provides guidance and adherence to quality policies.
Position Responsibilities:
- Ensure full compliance of all products from the plant and warehouse as per the Food Safety Plan, Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) food safety regulations and maintain the highest level of food safety.
- Ensure that facilities follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), HACCP, and Global Food Safety Initiatives (GFSI) guidelines including developing a Food Safety Culture.
- Lead Root Cause analysis and develop corrective actions for customer complaints and implement the corrective actions working with all the relevant functional teams.
- Lead and execute training programs for Food Safety & Quality (FSQ) team and frontline workforce with emphasis on continuous improvement and measure effectiveness of training programs.
- Lead and participate in GMP, Food Safety, and Quality Management System audits and monitor corrective actions to deficient findings for completion and effectiveness, providing gap closure assistance to the manufacturing facilities.
- Responsible and accountable for Product Hold & Disposition based on Quality Inspection results and data analysis and based on risk assessment and business value analysis. Implement appropriate Corrective Action and Preventative Action (CAPA) as needed.
- Lead and participate in HACCP and Food Safety team for product designs, manufacturing processes, Food Safety plans, environmental monitoring and pest control programs, finished product microbiological testing programs, allergen program, and sanitation programs.
- Validate and assure compliance with established food safety and quality objectives through daily monitoring programs, team supervision, and on-going verification of internal and external laboratory.
- Manage employee work schedules & disciplinary program.
- Supports plant leadership through inspection of all processes and plant audits. (BRC, organic, Kosher, Halal, customer specific, etc.)
- Maintains quality documentation of product hold, traceability
- Conducts food safety training of all employees in conjunction with safety and annual orientation with regard to Food Safety, Sanitation, HACCP and related quality assignments.
- Ensure adherence to procedures for product recall/traceability.
- Maintain an effective hold program to contain any critically deficient
- Coordinate/Conduct Food Safety/GMP/Internal Audits to assure any quality or safety
- issues are addressed with proper corrective action.
- Maintain and audit the facility’s Food Safety Plan.
- Monitor effectiveness and responsiveness of the pest control program.
- Monitor and assure that the testing of product is carried out in a timely and efficient manner for a 24/7 processing plant operation.
- Assure timely investigation and response to customer complaints, issues and concerns.
- Monitor and report out on quality trends on a daily basis; report Right First Time Quality metrics weekly.
- Maintain the integrity and calibration of all Quality Control Laboratory test equipment.
- Management of 12 Hourly Employees
- Schedules, directs and provides guidance to quality department direct reports
Position Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry or related fields, or, equivalent thereof.
- 3-5 years' experience minimum in Food Industry with managerial experience in plant setting preferred.
- PCQI certification required
- Experience with GFSI guidelines required, BRC experience preferred
- Thorough knowledge of laboratory activities to include microbiological testing and analytical testing to include moisture, color, physical attributes.
- Computer knowledge to include Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook and SAP or equivalent
- Knowledge of laboratory equipment operation
- Proven ability to effectively manage and train multi-departmental teams is required.
- Ability to work well under pressure with multiple demands in a team environment is required.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written, is required. Strong interpersonal skills required.
- Strong self-initiative with the ability to operate at a high level with minimum supervision is required.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks accurately and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment is required.
- Bilingual, English and Spanish, is preferred.
- Ability to wear and use all assigned personal protective equipment (hard hat, gloves, eye protection, ear plugs and steel toe footwear/nonslip, etc.).
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
ofi provides equality of opportunity for all persons with respect to hiring without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. All employment will be decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us for support at: US-Talent.Acquisition@ofi.com.
At ofi, we celebrate our diversity. Olam Americas Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
]]>We are a global leader in food & beverage ingredients. Pioneers at heart, we operate at the forefront of consumer trends to provide food & beverage manufacturers with products and ingredients that will delight their consumers. Making a positive impact on people and planet is all part of the delight. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable and transparent supply. Supplying products and ingredients at scale is just the start. We add value through our unique, complementary portfolio of natural, delicious and nutritious products. With our fresh thinking, we help our customers unleash the sensory and functional attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices so they can create naturally good food & beverage products that meet consumer expectations. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always make it real.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Quality & Food Safety Supervisor, the Quality Technician will contribute to the development and execution of all quality control and quality assurance activities to enable continuous improvement of the operations and customer relationships and will be part of the vision, mission, and goals of the processing operations in our retail operations. The position is responsible for operational quality assurance, quality control of products, ensuring food safety and quality across products and processes. In addition to the above, there will be specific projects which you may be assigned within product, process, or customer engagements.
Position Responsibilities
- Lead and conduct internal, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), glass, and hard plastic audits for regulatory compliance.
- Assist in customer, regulatory and third-party certification audits.
- Complete investigations, corrective action, and root cause analysis reports for all the customer complaints.
- Conduct detailed analysis and track all vendor defects that occurred during production.
- Assist management in annual training of all employees for GMP, HACCP, Allergens, BRC, Food Security, and Food Defense practices.
- Use statistical tools to track complaints and other essential quality data for continuous improvement and quality trend analysis.
- Assist the Quality Manager to update and review Food Safety Plans per FSMA requirements.
- Assist in receiving/releasing ingredients and finished goods in ERP system as needed.
- Responsible for corrective action and preventive action reports for all findings from internal and external audits.
- Responsible for performing monthly environmental testing to ensure effective sanitation is being performed in the plant.
- Monitor the results of all analytical testing procedures, microbiological tests, and all temperature record sheets to ensure finished product quality.
- Communicate any out of specification conditions found in any products during testing and analysis to the appropriate management so they can effectively make changes in process management.
- Review all records of daily activities, worksheets, and monitoring forms to assure information is accurate and complete for positive release of the product.
- Observe and enforce all appropriate safety policies, GMP, and all other company policies procedures associated with all facets of work in the Lab, and surrounding plant areas.
- Understand and follow good food safety practices and principles.
- Assess operational posture of all lab equipment and help with troubleshooting when necessary.
- Assist other Technicians in conducting testing activities of product samples.
- Perform data entry activities of testing activities and monitor data for accuracy.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements
- High School diploma or state-issued equivalency certificate is required.
- Three (3) years of experience in Quality Assurance or Food safety is required.
- Experience with HACCP programs, and preventative controls.
- Basic knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations related to food production.
- Skilled in the use of MS office at a basic level.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work extended days and hours as needed.
- Strong ability to effectively communicate.
- Bilingual English/Spanish is highly preferred.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.
The pay for this role in the state of CA is $22.86 - $26.29/ hr and is based on the position responsibilities and geographic location. Actual pay within this range may be determined based on candidate’s experience, qualifications and/or other determining factors.
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
ofi provides equality of opportunity for all persons with respect to hiring without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. All employment will be decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us for support at: US-Talent.Acquisition@ofi.com
At ofi, we celebrate our diversity. Olam Americas LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
- Inspect the production and packaging processing area in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) guidelines and ofi’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Support Line leads and Production Supervisors in quality compliance.
- Performs and oversees the completion of datasheets in Red Zone including sanitation records, production quality monitoring, verifying line clearance and line set up before starting up.
- Be proficient in collecting Adenosine Triphosphate, (ATP), Enterobacteriaceae (EB) and Allergen protein swabs. Use protocols to determine areas to swab and report results in electronic files and/or verbal.
- Ensure proper hygiene is practiced by all employees (procedures, attire, etc.).
- Initiate non-conforming tags for raw and packaging materials, as needed
- Enforce safety guidelines to ensure compliance.
- Interacts professionally with other employees, customers, and suppliers.
- Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and departments.
- Participate in shift transition meetings.
- Ensure that facilities follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP), and Global Food Safety Initiatives (GFSI: SQF) guidelines including developing a Food Safety Culture.
- Perform daily sanitation chemical verifications and allergen cleaning verifications.
- Monitor and stock all production personal protective equipment (PPE) and cleaning chemicals and tools/utensils.
- Perform other assignments, duties, and special projects as assigned by the QA Supervisor or QA Manager.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- High School Diploma is required. Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Microbiology or related field is preferred.
- One (1) year of relevant experience in quality assurance is required.
- Ability to read and accurately interpret company and client part coding is required.
- Knowledge of food safety fundamentals including GMPs is required.
- Good verbal and written communication skills are required.
- Ability to read and interpret work order instructions and other records/checklists utilized during production is required.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, etc.) is required.
- Experience with Redzone manufacturing is preferred.
- Good attention to details is required.
Position Summary
- Work closely with the Shift Supervisor/QC Lead and all other employees to accumulate, analyze and process operational samples.
- Take production samples, record, document and communicate out-of-compliance processes to the Shift Supervisor.
- Assist all personnel in identifying items that are out of compliance with Safe Food processes.
- Verify the findings at the picking stations.
- Verify Preventive Controls are in place and sufficient.
- Assist the Shift Supervisor/QC Lead and Food Safety & Quality Manager in monitoring the Master Sanitation Schedule to assure compliance with all regulatory guidelines.
- Ability to identify and perform inspections in search of critical foreign materials such as: hulls, wood, nutgrass, sticks, raisins, numbs, corn, meal, dirtballs, rocks, glass, metal, plastic, snails, etc.
- Inform the Shift Supervisor immediately of any critical foreign material found during checks.
- Ensure all quality documentation is completed, turned in, accurate, and organized.
- Enclose foreign material into zippered bags based on lots/samples and ensure bags are not mixed/contaminated with other lots/samples.
- Cleaning and sanitizing workstation daily/weekly/monthly
Picking Room QC Laborer:
- Completes various jobs assigned to him/her daily including communicating with other colleagues regarding operation of equipment, changes in flow rates, processing capabilities, bin readings safety and maintenance issues, paperwork, sanitation, maintenance, safety assignments and food safety requirements.
- Perform timed picking table sample by removing foreign materials and documenting findings.
- Work with the finishing operator to assist with product bin level management.
Lab QC Laborer:
- Gather and compile quality, preventive control, and food safety data from operations for analysis, interpretation, and corrective actions to be taken.
- Maintain and document all retention samples.
- Perform routine tests as directed by the food safety plan, the Plant Shift Supervisor, and the Plant Manager.
- Verify preventive controls are in place, effective, adhered to by personnel, and documented accurately.
- Assist other Supervisors in the collection and documentation of production records to meet all United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Preventive Control Rules for Human and Animal Food, The British Retail Consortium (BRC), and other regulatory agency requirements.
- Assist all personnel in identifying items that are out of compliance with Safe Food processes.
- Ensures sample of product is in grade. Notify shift supervisor if product is out of grade.
- Assist with the Pack-Out Department when needed.
- Understand ofi Peanut Shelling safety policies, work safely and report any safety hazards or unsafe conditions to the Plant Manager or Safety Coordinator.
- Follow ofi Peanut Shelling Company Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) guidelines.
- Follow all ofi Peanut Shelling Company Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Preventive Control Rules, and Occupational Safety Rules.
- This role is performed on site at a facility that regularly processes peanuts Employees in this position will routinely work in areas where peanuts and related allergens are present and may be exposed by contact or in the air. Reasonable accommodation may be available to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions of the role.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED preferred.
- Minimum 1 year Quality Control experience preferred.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Good communication skills.
- Physical dexterity.
- Willingness to work in shifts (late or early hours, weekends, and overtime if necessary)
- Forklift experience preferred
Position Summary:
Position Responsibilities:
- Inspect the warehouse in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) guidelines and ofi’ s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Perform thorough visual and physical inspections of incoming shipments (ingredients, packaging, finished goods) to verify quality, condition, packaging integrity, labeling accuracy, and compliance to specifications.
- Understand the requirements for testing protocols for all inbound raw materials.
- Hygienically collect samples of ingredients according to Olde Thompson standards and prepare third party chain of custody documents. Ship samples to the approved third-party laboratory.
- Maintain organized, detailed records of incoming samples and review third party laboratory results for non-compliances.
- Conduct daily, weekly, or monthly workplace inspections and internal audits.
- Review receiving documents such as BOL, trailer inspection, and COAs.
- Support product traceability and mock recall coordination.
- Complete SCAR report when ingredients and packaging materials are non-conforming
- Support internal audits, third party (GFSI/GMP), regulatory and customer audits by preparing documentation and leading or assisting during visits.
- Identify potential food safety hazards and recommend preventive measures to supervisors. Generate and communicate product safety and quality reports to management.
- Interface with Lemoore and Oxnard, CA production facility QFS personnel to maintain company expectations which are consistent between the facilities and support One ofi.
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to comply with Food Safety Modernization Act, Corporate Policies and Safety Quality Food (SQF) regulations as they relate to warehouse requirements.
- Oversee pest control activities and system at the Shafter facility. Maintain a working relationship with the third-party pest control operator and report non-conformances and/or pest sightings to management and the PCO.
- Coordinate and conduct quality, food safety and safety training as needed with all warehouse personnel.
- Conduct daily, weekly, or monthly workplace inspections and internal audits.
- Collaborate with warehouse personnel on quality and safety issues and develop best practices in alignment of Corporate Quality and Safety policies and procedures.
- Review receiving documents such as BOL, trailer inspection, and COAs.
- Compare microbiological results between received testing results and internal specifications. Analyze test results for precision and accuracy.
- Understand the requirements for testing protocols for all inbound raw materials.
- Support Sanitation activities within the warehouse and provide training to employees with responsibility to complete sanitation related tasks. Review Sanitation records for completeness and identify new or additional tasks to support the overall cleanliness of the warehouse.
- Oversee allergen and identity preserved management for sampling and storage.
- Generate and communicate product safety and quality reports.
- Maintain supply inventory for QA related functions.
- Follow all company safety protocols, including wearing appropriate PPE and maintaining sanitary work practices.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements:
- Minimum education required: High School diploma is required. Bachelor’s degree in microbiology, Food Science, Chemistry, or related field is preferred.
- Minimum years of experience required: Four (4) years’ experience in Food Industry with two (2) years’ supervisory or lead experience is required.
- Preventive Controls Qualified Individual certification preferred.
- Be able to communicate with multiple departments to complete daily tasks.
- Forklift driving experience for inbound and outbound trucks preferred but not required.
- Flexibility to work overtime or weekends is required.
- Thorough knowledge of good sanitation practices and good manufacturing practices is required.
- High level of competency with manufacturing, inventory, and traceability system.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products is required.
- Food Safety Modernization Act - Preventive Controls Qualified Individual training course certified is preferred.
- Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects and communicate with internal customers is required.
- Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point certification is preferred.
- Bilingual: English and Spanish is preferred.
- Vacation time from Day 1 – Your time off starts accruing immediately, growing with your tenure.
- Paid Sick Leave – Rest, recover, and return strong – with paid sick leave on ofi.
- Company Paid Holidays – ofi values work-life balance and the importance of celebrating life’s special moments.
- 401K Match on Day 1 – Invest in your future with our competitive retirement savings program.
- Career Growth & Learning – Join a company committed to developing talent, fostering innovation, and creating meaningful opportunities.
- Manage the implementation and maintenance of QFS policies, customer, and supplier standards across all locations of PL Nuts (Phoenix, Livingston, Leedom)
- Responsible to ensure connectivity and collaboration between QFS functions across the manufacturing facilities, mediate and resolve all QFSA issues in the business.
- Serve as a key contributor in the Business Unit (BU) crisis management team in the event of a food safety incident.
- Monitor FDA/EU/USDA regulatory activities and standards to ensure all regulatory compliance is met within all plants and business units. Also, act as the compliance liaison for all manufacturing locations.
- Apply Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) to identify food safety hazards and provide solutions to the business to mitigate risks through a “preventive” approach.
- Identify and address supplier quality issues with raw materials, packaging materials and ingredients to manufacturing unit in collaboration with purchasing/ supply chain team.
- Build effective external partnerships with customers. Be a representative for the BU to review product performance, respond to complaints and questions and provide proactive and preventive corrective actions as needed.
- Build effective internal partnerships with manufacturing operations to ensure regulatory and customer expectations are met on food safety and quality parameters.
- Work with planning and plant teams to maintain optimal stock levels while minimizing excess inventory. Implement inventory control measures to prevent stockouts and overstock situations.
- Provide input to Quality Senior Leadership related to capital needs to maintain food safety leadership position in the industry.
- Identify and share best practices in executing of QFS programs across the globe through standardization of policies, standards, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Maintain high level engagement with regulatory issues within the industry and provide information both internally and externally as required for the BU success.
- Manage both internal and external compliance issues by demonstrating leadership and project management skills.
- Lead and engage a group of associates across different geographies. Work to develop and grow their abilities and contributions to Olam.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's degree in food science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or related fields is required. Master’s degree is preferred.
- Ten (10) years of experience in the management of Quality and Food Safety, function is required.
- A working knowledge of Food Laws & Regulations is preferred.
- Advanced knowledge of Global Food Safety Initiatives (GFSI) audit protocols such as British Retail Consortium (BRC) and Safe Quality Food (SQF), documentation, document management and interface with external auditors and customer audit programs is required.
- Intermediate project management skills and product information/documentation skills are required.
- Demonstrated successful leadership and team collaboration competencies and ability are required.
- Supplier quality assurance
- Knowledge of SAP applications, and traceability systems within quality management module will be an advantage.
- Excellent communication, both verbal and written, and interpersonal skills are required.
- Proven ability to be self-directed, forward-thinking and ability to make recommendations with limited information/data.
- International experience with customers and international regulatory experience are preferred.
- The ability to maintain composure while dealing with ambiguity is required.
- Domestic (regional) travel up to 30% of the time is required.
- Multilingual is preferred (Spanish).
- This role is performed on site at a facility that regularly processes tree nuts. Employees in this position will routinely work in areas where tree nuts and related allergens are present and may be exposed by contact or in the air. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions of the role.
- Assist in the overall development and implementation of standardized and harmonized Food Safety Policies and Procedures to ensure compliance with applicable ofi and regulatory (Federal, State, Local), and Global Food Safety Initiatives (GFSI) requirements.
- Create and implement inspection criteria and procedures pertaining to food quality and safety. Provide inspection activity throughout the production cycles.
- Coordinates quality objective goals with production in cooperation with other plant management teams to maximize product reliability and minimize cost.
- Maintain and review all quality and food safety documentation to ensure goals and objectives are met.
- Complete supervisory responsibility of the Quality and Sanitation Departments in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. This includes, but is not limited to interviewing, training, scheduling, directing work, performance reviews and discipline employees and addressing employee complaints.
- Provide support and direction for employee daily activities directly or through department supervisors.
- Maintains certifications/accreditation for regulatory agencies.
- Lead and provide resource support for internal quality audits, customer quality audits and regulatory inspections.
- Coordinate with Central QA Team for annual GSFI audit and customer audits as required by the plant management.
- Perform periodic facility inspections (Internal Audits), Traceability Exercises, and Mock Recalls as an assessment of compliance with the company’s good manufacturing practices (GMPs), Food Safety and Food Security policies.
- Provide timely and effective communication to management, acting as a liaison, when necessary, between production, shipping, sanitation, and QA management to ensure product quality.
- Follow safe work practices and comply with all company, federal and state rules and regulations which apply to the job, including but not limited to, right to Know, emergency evacuation, electrical safety, confined space, blood borne pathogens, and lockout/tagout.
- Oversight of Quality and Food Safety at our Firebaugh and Merced locations.
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related field is required. Candidate may substitute four (4) years of relevant Quality/Food Safety experience in lieu of degree.
- Five (5) years of experience in Quality & Food Safety is required. Candidates substituting years of experience in lieu of degree must have a total of nine (9) years of relevant experience.
- Knowledge of all CA Quality & Food Safety Regulations and Protocols is required.
- Demonstrated knowledge of various analytical techniques and procedures used in the food industry.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Pest Control Programs.
- Ability to create reports, and analyses data/information is required.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively with technical and commercial teams both internally and externally is required.
- Great communication skills and ability to build and conduct training programs to the QA and operations team is required.
- Must have the ability to focus on operational excellence using team building skills and clarity of purpose.
- Able to identify issues, drill down to root cause, and suggest alternate and complete solutions is required.
- Minimal travel to and from other ofi facilities will be required.
- Overhaul existing sanitation standard operating procedures (SSOP’s) and challenge the existing Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) using a risk-based approach.
- Keep abreast of technological developments and industry best practices in order to reduce risk related to food and employee safety while increasing sanitation effectiveness and reducing downtime related to sanitation activities.
- Manage open EMP cases and coordinate with QFS and Sanitarians to ensure pre and post cleaning of vector and follow-up swabbing is conducted to the appropriate timescales.
- Collaborate with third party pest management companies to ensure findings related to sanitation are closed in a timely manner and serve as a technical resource to coordinate integrated pest management at the site-level.
- Develop a standardized training program across Gilroy, Firebaugh, and Merced to onboard sanitation new hires, and ensure ongoing training and development of sanitarians. Develop a proficiency testing schema to verify the effectiveness of sanitation and sanitarians.
- Manage KPI’s to trend sanitation completion, environmental monitoring swabs, etc. and develop leading indicators to ensure proactive management of potential issues.
- Serve as an active member of the HACCP and Food Safety Teams and collaborate with engineering on sanitary design principles and requirements for new equipment install. Ensure we plan for how to effectively clean equipment as part of the up-front design processes.
- Execute and ensure compliance to the cleaning schedules and sanitation of production equipment, including breaking down, cleaning, and reassembly of general manufacturing lines.
- Effectively manage the different risks inherent in the wet cleaning and dry cleanings aspects of the ofi Industrial Spices operations.
- Ensure proper documentation and maintenance of sanitation records. Complete record reviews of site leads and sanitarians.
- Coordinate with corporate microbiologist related to annual plant level swabathons and pre-season start-up activities.
- Ensure effective execution of the ofi Quality and Food Safety policies and standards.
- Ability to impact the Q&FS agenda at site and support the broader Q&FS program as required.
- 10+ years of experience in sanitation including broad technical knowledge of quality and food safety in a food manufacturing environment, and a minimum of 5+ years in a supervisory capacity.
- Bachelor’s degree is preferred in the areas of Food Safety, Sanitation, Biology, Process Engineering, Food Science Technology or Microbiology with Food Safety background.
- Servant leader with the ability to assess the existing food safety culture and execute on a plan to drive engagement and improve it.
- Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills including root cause analysis, risk assessment and corrective action
- Proven ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure is required.
- Proven ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment is required.
- PCQI, HACCP and Sanitation related certificates are preferred.
- Required to work weekends, overtime, and holidays as needed.
- Proven ability to communicate effectively, appropriately, and respectfully with each member of the organization is required.
- Knowledge of sanitation processes and procedures is required.
- Ability to manage upward.
We are a global leader in food & beverage ingredients. Pioneers at heart, we operate at the forefront of consumer trends to provide food & beverage manufacturers with products and ingredients that will delight their consumers. Making a positive impact on people and planet is all part of the delight. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable, and transparent supply. Supplying products and ingredients at scale is just the start. We add value through our unique, complementary portfolio of natural, delicious, and nutritious products. With our fresh thinking, we help our customers unleash the sensory and functional attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts, and spices so they can create naturally good food & beverage products that meet consumer expectations. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always make it real.
About the Experience:
ofi’s internship program is a great way to gain relevant experience to jump-start your career. You will work closely with exceptional talent, building on our purpose to “Be the Change for Good Food and a Healthy Future” and contributing to critical work for the business. As a Summer 2026 Intern, you will have opportunities to learn and contribute to what’s on trend in food & beverage while building a robust network, demonstrating leadership skills, and having fun.
The Quality and Food Safety Internship will provide an opportunity to support Quality and Food Safety (QFS) initiatives for a global food company while gaining hands on experience with the practices, standards, and compliance requirements that ensure safe and consistent product development.
Reporting to the Manager of QFS – Food & Beverage Solutions, the intern will play a critical role in creating, documenting, and optimizing key practices for Chicago pilot plants. This role will assist with procedure development, compliance, and documentation management, and contribute to specification management.
As a QFS Intern, you will create and document the QFS practices required for elaborating foods and handling food-related materials (including packaging and labeling) in collaboration with the QFS team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Pilot Plant Food Safety & Quality Practices
- Conduct research and gather input on current food safety and quality procedures used in coordination with the Manager QFS-FBS align in QFS expectations for pilot plants: practices, records, and verification activities.
- Document procedures, working instructions and formats as required, and helps to socialize procedures with identified users and stakeholders.
- Compliance Verification & Risk Evaluation
- Perform periodic verifications of compliance
- Identifying good practices, key learnings, and priorities for QFS in design activities.
- Specification Management Project
- Collaborate with the process design, logistics for cross-functional meetings.
- Support the creation, review, and approval workflows to document new specification-related procedures and processes.
- Create metrics to control and track compliance after the requirements are implemented, partnering closely with the QFS Manager. .
Position Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an accredited bachelor’s degree program, and majoring in Food Science, Food Safety, or related.
- Knowledge and understanding basic food and beverage industry requirements.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
- Ability to walk the CSC facilities, observe and verify critical to food safety and quality activities.
- Skilled using basic Microsoft applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Teams.
What You’ll Gain:
At ofi, we don’t just offer internships, we provide an engaging summer intern experience built on impact, inclusion, and innovation. Come grow with us!
- Hands-on Experience – contribute to high impact projects at a global organization
- Professional development – continuous learning & development opportunities, mentorship, and exposure to leadership and cross functional teams.
- Inclusive Culture – join a diverse global team that values curiosity, collaboration, innovation, and sustainability – bring your authentic self to work every day.
The pay for this role in the state of Chicago, IL $22-24/hr and is based on the candidate’s experience, position responsibilities, and geographic location.
Interns whose permanent addresses more than 35 miles from the work location are eligible for a stipend to offset relocation and housing costs.
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
ofi provides equality of opportunity for all persons with respect to hiring without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. All employment will be decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. If you need assistance or an
Job Description
Job Title: Quality Assurance Supervisor-Receiving
Location: Oxnard, CA
Department: Quality
FLSA Status: Exempt
Safety Sensitive: Yes
We are a global leader in food & beverage ingredients. Pioneers at heart, we operate at the forefront of consumer trends to provide food & beverage manufacturers with products and ingredients that will delight their consumers. Making a positive impact on people and planet is all part of the delight. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable, and transparent supply. Supplying products and ingredients at scale is just the start. We add value through our unique, complementary portfolio of natural, delicious, and nutritious products. With our fresh thinking, we help our customers unleash the sensory and functional attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts, and spices so they can create naturally good food & beverage products that meet consumer expectations. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always make it real.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Quality Manager, the QA Receiving Supervisor will oversee quality control activities, ensuring tasks are adequately performed to ofi, customer and regulatory food safety and quality standards. They will be responsible for communication, data collection, and specialized tasks to enhance food safety throughout the facility. QA Supervisor will also verify compliance with company food safety and hygiene protocol. Non-compliances discovered in any of these areas are to be communicated to the Production Manager, Maintenance Manager and/or Quality Manager
The ideal candidate for this position will have an advanced understanding of food laws and regulations. They should have advanced risk assessment skills and be comfortable performing and leading root cause analysis and complaint trend analysis.
Position Responsibilities
- Inspect the production and packaging processing area in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) guidelines and ofi’ s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Perform and monitor the completion of datasheets in Red Zone for Ingredient inspection
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to comply with Food Safety Modernization Act, Corporate Policies and Safety Quality Food (SQF) regulations.
• Leader in pest control activities and fumigation processes.
• Coordinate and conduct quality, food safety and safety training under the direction of the QFS Manager.
• Conduct daily, weekly, or monthly workplace inspections and internal audits.
• Collaborate with warehouse personnel on quality and safety issues and develop best practices in alignment of Corporate Quality and Safety policies and procedures.
• Review receiving documents such as BOL, trailer inspection, and COAs.
• Compare microbiological results between received testing results and internal specifications. Analyze test results for precision and accuracy.
• Understand the requirements for testing protocols for all inbound raw materials.
• Supervise incoming products and coordinate with warehouse and planning department for inbound sampling testing.
• Coordinate Shelf-Life Extension sampling, testing requirements, review of results, and release.
• Leader in allergen management for sampling and storage.
• Support product traceability and mock recall coordination.
• Complete SCAR report when ingredients and packaging materials are non-conforming
• Generate and communicate product safety and quality reports.
• Assist with annual SQF and customer audits.
• Investigate process deviations and perform root cause analysis to identify/resolve issues and perform corrective action as needed.
• Maintain supply inventory and order for QA department.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements
• High School Diploma is required. Bachelor’s degree in microbiology, Food Science, Chemistry, or related field is preferred.
• Four (4) years’ experience in Food Industry with two (2) years’ supervisory or lead experience is required.
• Be able to communicate with multiple departments to complete daily tasks
• Forklift driving experience for inbound and outbound trucks preferred
• Flexibility to work overtime or weekends is required.
• Knowledge of laboratory activities to include microbiological testing not limited to Statistical Process Control, Coliforms/E.coli, Salmonella, Listeria, Yeast and Mold, and analytical testing to include moisture, color is preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of good sanitation practices and good manufacturing practices is required.
• High level of competency with manufacturing, inventory, and traceability system.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products is required.
• Food Safety Modernization Act- Preventive Controls Qualified Individual training course certified is preferred.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects and communicate with internal customers is required.
• Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point certification is preferred.
• Bilingual: English and Spanish is preferred.
The pay for this role in the state of California ranges from $74,000 - $99,000 and is based on the position responsibilities and geographic location. Actual pay within this range may be determined based on candidate’s experience, qualifications and/or other determining factors.
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
ofi provides equality of opportunity for all persons with respect to hiring without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. All employment will be decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us for support at: US-Talent.Acquisition@ofi.com
At ofi, we celebrate our diversity. Olam Americas Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.