We are looking for a QA Technical Coordinator to join a food and food processing organization in El Segundo, California on a contract-to-permanent basis. This position focuses on strengthening food safety, quality programs, supplier compliance, and regulatory alignment so products consistently satisfy internal expectations, customer standards, and industry requirements. The role works closely with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and customers to address quality issues, support audits, and improve documentation and operating practices.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead day-to-day coordination of quality assurance activities to support compliance with company standards, customer expectations, and applicable food industry regulations.<br>• Review quality and performance data, identify recurring issues or risk patterns, and help drive corrective and preventive actions that improve products and processes.<br>• Create, revise, and organize controlled quality documents such as procedures, work instructions, specifications, records, and technical summaries.<br>• Partner with teams across operations, research and development, supply chain, procurement, and regulatory affairs to advance product quality and continuous improvement efforts.<br>• Conduct supplier assessments, site inspections, incident reviews, and root cause investigations to strengthen compliance and operational effectiveness.<br>• Track supplier performance against food safety and customer quality requirements, and follow through on actions needed to close gaps.<br>• Support customer compliance activities for major retail and foodservice accounts by preparing documentation, responding to requests, and helping maintain account-specific standards.<br>• Assist with internal audits, third-party certification reviews, customer visits, and regulatory inspections by preparing records and coordinating follow-up actions.<br>• Compile quality metrics and compliance reporting for leadership while helping promote a culture centered on food safety, accountability, and ongoing improvement.

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Quality Assurance, or a related discipline is preferred.<br>• Experience in quality assurance or technical services within food manufacturing, food production, or a similar regulated environment.<br>• Working knowledge of food safety and quality systems, including cGMP principles, supplier compliance programs, traceability expectations, and recognized certification standards.<br>• Ability to evaluate quality data, recognize trends, and support effective corrective and preventive action plans.<br>• Background in supplier quality oversight, customer compliance support, and maintenance of regulatory or technical documentation.<br>• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage records, coordinate projects, and maintain attention to detail.<br>• Effective communication and collaboration skills for working with internal departments, external suppliers, and customer contacts.<br>• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

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