Innophos is hiring a Quality Assurance Specialist- Food Safety position at our manufacturing site in North Salt Lake, UT. The Quality Assurance Specialist is responsible for ensuring the food safety and quality of food ingredients by complying with industry regulations, maintaining quality systems, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. This role requires strong analytical skills, cross-department collaboration, and expertise in defect analysis, document control, and regulatory compliance.Key ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with FSMA, SQF, GMP, HACCP, Kosher, Halal, and other regulatory requirementsPerform defect/failure analysis by investigating and analyzing quality defects, deviations, nonconformities, and customer complaintsUtilize root cause analysis techniques to determine underlying root causes and develop effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs)Establish and maintain the Document Control Center, ensuring accurate creation, updating, reviewing, auditing, and management of policies, SOPs, work instructions, flow charts, protocols, master forms, templates, reports, and training documentsManage Change Control processes to ensure quality and complianceSupport internal and external audits, inspections, and customer visits to maintain compliance and improve quality standardsWork cross-functionally with other departments to support quality initiatives and process optimizationLead continuous improvement projects by designing, analyzing, tracking, and managing initiatives to enhance product quality and process efficiencyUndertake backup and temporary assignments as requiredRequired Education and ExperienceBachelor's degree in Food Science or a related field2‑5 years of working experience in Quality and Regulatory within a regulated environment, preferably in dietary supplements, foods, or pharmaceuticalsFamiliarity with 21 CFR regulations, FSMA, cGMP, SQF, HACCP, Kosher, and HalalProficiency in MS Office applicationsEnvironmental and Physical RequirementsPlant Work: Exposure to high/low temperatures, respirators, dust masks, and noisy conditionsOffice Work: Standard office environment with typical equipmentAbility to follow Good Manufacturing Practices, including proper wearing of clean protective clothing, following personal hygiene standards, and adherence to food/drink/tobacco restrictionsBenefitsMedical, Dental and Vision benefits which start the 1st of the month after hireAnnual incentive bonus eligibility based on individual and company performanceTax‑advantaged health savings and spending accounts401(k) eligibility with company match and annual discretionary contributionTime off: vacation, holidays/floating holidays, personal and sick daysCompany‑provided Life and Disability InsurancePaid Parental LeaveFitness Membership Reimbursement ProgramEducational assistance programThe benefits set forth in this posting reflect Innophos' current benefits for similarly situated employees, are subject in all respects to the terms and conditions of the applicable program policies and may be modified or discontinued by Innophos in the future (subject to applicable law).About InnophosInnophos is a leading international producer of specialty ingredient solutions that deliver far‑reaching, versatile benefits for the food, health, nutrition and industrial markets. We leverage our expertise in the science and technology of blending and formulating phosphate, mineral and botanical based ingredients for our customers. Our people are the heart of our organization and the foundation of our success. We are driven by our core values of safety, diversity, integrity and collaboration. Headquartered in Cranbury, New Jersey, Innophos has manufacturing operations across the United States, in Canada, Mexico and China and sells into over 70 countries.Innophos is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. Innophos is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates in our recruiting process, as required by applicable federal, state and local laws.#J-18808-Ljbffr