Samyang America, Inc. ยท 3 months ago
QA/QC Specialist
Samyang America is a leading brand known for shaping food culture with innovative flavors and experiences. They are seeking a QA/QC Specialist to manage food regulations, ensure compliance, and collaborate with various teams to align product labeling and positioning with strategic goals.
Food & Beverages
Responsibilities
Manage and interpret food regulations for the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Latin American countries
Continuously track updates in international food regulations and communicate key changes to internal stakeholders
Develop and maintain compliant product labels in accordance with country-specific regulatory requirements, while also incorporating brand-specific characteristics into labeling to ensure alignment with product identity and positioning
Collaborate closely with R&D to ensure regulatory alignment, while also working cross-functionally with Marketing and Sales to align labeling and product positioning with strategic goals
Act as a key liaison with food safety and quality assurance teams at major retail partners to ensure compliance and address product-related inquiries
Work closely with the Sales team to manage manufacturer, product, and warehouse registrations for both mainstream and ethnic retail accounts, while supporting product quality and food safety documentation and issue resolution
Manage documentation and compliance for food safety systems such as FSVP and other country-specific programs
Oversee all export requirements, including customs clearance and product registration with relevant food authorities
Oversee the maintenance and renewal of import permits and certificates to ensure compliance with food safety and import regulations
Manage country-specific tariff classifications and coordinate with SCM to ensure smooth customs clearance and documentation
Analyze and manage customer VOCs to support quality improvement and cross-functional communication
Demonstrate strong data management and documentation skills using Excel, PowerPoint, and internal systems
Qualification
Required
At least 2 years of work experience with food, cosmetics, pharmaceutical or manufacturing field
Knowledge of the regulations of FDA/USDA and custom matter
Basic understanding of GMP and food production fundamentals
Strong communication skills
FSVP
Computer literacy (Excel, Word etc.)
Preferred
Bilingual (English/Korean)
Benefits
Annual incentive bonus
Medical/dental/vision insurance
Life insurance
PTO/FTO
401(k) plan with company match