HACCP & Quality Assurance Coordinator

Aero Farms is seeking a HACCP & Quality Assurance Coordinator!

Since 2004, we have been transforming agriculture with people and planet in mind. As a Certified B Corporation, we use the latest breakthroughs in indoor vertical farming, artificial intelligence, and plant biology to fix our broken food system and improve the way fresh produce is grown and distributed locally and globally. We have built a proprietary agriculture platform to grow a wide array of products, delivering superior flavor, better quality, and improved nutrition with the highest levels of traceability and food safety in our industry.

As Aero Farms approaches our next phase of explosive growth, we seek out creative, motivated humans who run toward problems without hesitation and find creative solutions. We’re changing the world. Our work is for the bold. If a team of 300+ intellectually curious and caring humans, expansive global operations, and our change-the-world mission resonates with you, apply today.

• Understand plant biology to be great farmers and solve broader problems in agriculture
• Serve communities by leading with brand and providing access to high-quality, consistent, and safe products
• Protect the environment for future generations, growing more while using less
• Invest in our Aero Farms team and foster our company culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion

The HACCP & Quality Assurance Coordinator at Aero Farms plays a critical role in ensuring the highest standards of food safety and product quality within our advanced vertical farming environment. This role requires a meticulous approach to developing and maintaining HACCP systems, rigorous quality testing, and proactive problem‑solving. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail, strong organizational and communication skills, and a commitment to excellence in both food safety and quality assurance.

This position is the back up for the FSQA Manager.

• Develop, implement, and maintain HACCP plans tailored to Aero Farms' vertical farming operations.
• Conduct hazard analyses to identify potential food safety risks specific to aeroponic systems.
• Establish and monitor critical control points (CCPs) and critical limits.
• Design and oversee monitoring procedures and corrective actions for each CCP.
• Implement verification activities to ensure the effectiveness of the HACCP system.
• Meeting with and Running the Food Safety Team in absence of the FSQA Manager.

• Collaborate in the creation of quality specifications, net weight programs, and retain programs.
• Review and analyze system and product specifications to ensure alignment with Aero Farms' standards.

• Execute manual and/or automated tests, analyze results, and document findings comprehensively.
• Maintain environmental monitoring records and perform testing of incoming materials.
• Proactively address and prevent quality issues, providing detailed reports on summaries, causes, and action plans.

• Ensure adherence to local, state, and federal food safety regulations, as well as industry standards for sustainable agriculture.
• Maintain and update accurate records of all HACCP-related activities, inspection results, and quality checks.
• Regularly review and revise the Food Safety Plan (HACCP Plan) and other relevant documentation.

• Develop and implement training plans for HACCP, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), allergen control, and other essential programs.
• Conduct training sessions for Aero Farms employees and facilitate communication between the QA team and management.
• Attend food safety committee meetings and educate staff on food safety and quality programs.
• Completing Weekly Focus Topics to improve knowledge on the farm.

• Monitor and assess HACCP and quality programs to ensure effective implementation.
• Conduct internal audits, assist with external vendor audits, and work with the Quality Manager to enhance current practices.
• Evaluate and improve food safety procedures, submitting recommendations for continuous…