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Food Safety & Quality Assurance Lead Maestro Sausage Company - 2.7 Vernon, CA Job Details Full-time $75,000 - $85,000 a year 4 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Paid sick time Qualifications Food production Spanish Teamwork Food processing plant experience Coaching English Manufacturing facility experience Organizational skills Full Job Description Company Overview Maestro Sausage Company is a family-owned premium sausage manufacturer based in Vernon, California. As the oldest sausage manufacturer in Los Angeles, we have supplied Southern California's favorite restaurants, pizzerias, delis, and meat markets since 1926. We are committed to quality, consistency, reliability, and exceptional customer service. Overview We are seeking an organized, detail-oriented professional to own the daily execution of our food safety and quality programs. This hands-on role combines production-floor verification, documentation, training, and audit preparation. You will work closely with owners, management, production supervisors, and our outside food safety consultant. We need someone who takes ownership of the calendar, follows through on outstanding items, and ensures requirements are completed properly and on time. The position offers opportunities for broader quality and operational responsibilities as our management team grows. Food safety and quality will be your primary focus. As you become established in the role, you will also learn production planning and related operational processes, providing backup coverage when needed and building skills for future growth. Responsibilities Monitor production and sanitation practices; review records for compliance with HACCP, SSOPs, GMPs, and company procedures. Play a major role in audits, conduct internal reviews, and maintain day-to-day audit readiness. Own recurring compliance tasks and deadlines, including setting up and tracking work in our CMMS. Maintain document control, update forms and records, and develop clear work instructions. Lead nonconformance investigations, root-cause analysis, and corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), including follow-up on customer complaints. Coordinate traceability and mock recall exercises and maintain approved supplier documentation. Conduct food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety training in English and Spanish; maintain training and related safety records. Maintain product information and specification sheets; prepare customer questionnaires and assist with nutrition software, labeling, and USDA documentation. Support

USDA/FSIS

communications and regulatory questions in collaboration with management and our consultant. Cross-train with the production manager in production planning, including reviewing orders, inventory, and material availability, preparing production schedules, and providing backup coverage when needed. Qualifications Approximately 3-5 years of food manufacturing quality assurance or food safety experience preferred. Bilingual English/Spanish required, including the ability to train and coach employees. USDA meat or poultry processing experience strongly preferred. Working knowledge of HACCP, SSOPs, GMPs, sanitation, audits, and corrective actions. SQF experience strongly preferred. Strong organization, writing, computer skills, attention to detail, and independent follow-through. HACCP training or certification preferred. Relevant practical experience valued; a food science or related degree is a plus. Comfortable working on the floor in a refrigerated manufacturing environment. Interest in developing production planning and operational skills; prior experience is a plus but not required. Benefits Paid time off and paid sick time. 401(k) retirement plan. Medical, dental, and vision coverage is available for the employee and their entire family for just $5 per month. Consistent weekday schedule with no expected weekend work. Opportunity for professional growth. Join us as a Food Safety & Quality Assurance Lead where your expertise will ensure our products remain top-tier while supporting a culture committed to safety, compliance, and continuous growth!

Pay:

$75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person