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.