Quality and Food Safety Hold and Release Officer
Core
Review and evaluate microbiological and chemical testing results to ensure food safety compliance and manage the hold and release of finished products.
Role type
Individual contributor quality and food safety officer
Builds
Finished food products meeting safety standards
Domain
Food manufacturing
Required skills
Microbiological testing evaluation, Chemical testing evaluation, Auditing, Quality systems management, Laboratory techniques, Traceability investigation, Product disposition recommendations
Preferred skills
PCQI certification, GMP Auditor certification, HACCP certification, SAP usage, Power BI usage
Responsibilities
Manage product hold and release based on quality and microbiological standards, Manage flow of product samples to maintain optimal workflows, Develop continuous improvement initiatives for process efficiency, Proactively identify and escalate positive test results, Review daily reconciliations from facility and distribution partners