Quality Compliance Specialist
patterns hiringMillbrae (CA)
Quality Compliance Specialist
Posted today
patterns hiringMillbrae (CA)
SENIORITY
Senior
About the role
Position Description:
The primary role of the Supplier Quality Specialist is to ensure that foreign suppliers and their imported food products comply with the US federal regulations and compliance requirements. This role supports the ongoing development of the FSVP program and the organization's overall verification process of exiting and new suppliers. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing and maintaining the Foreign Supplier Verification Program. Key partners Internal: Sales, Logistics External: Suppliers Main Responsibilities: Manage vendor and supplier compliance with FSMA and the company's FSVPAudit the content of food vendor surveys, reporting and FSMA required documentation as outlined for the company's FSVPPrioritize and process a high volume of administrative tasks related to vendor and FSMA required documentation with urgency Communicate with vendors to quickly resolve vendor responsiveness to FSVP regulations Serves as an alternative PCQI and FSMA-FSVP regulatory representative at government agency inspections as needed Train new vendors on FSVP policy requirements Ensure new ingredients and new suppliers are qualified prior to their use in Otis McAllister and/or Private label products Review and manage approval process of vendors COA'sPerform other duties as required
Ideal Candidate:
- Post-secondary education in Food Science or related field preferred
- A minimum of 3+ years' experience in a quality function within food manufacturing process
- Demonstrated experience in GFSI schemes (BRC/SQF) as well as FSMA and SFCR for importersPCQI certification and FSMA-FSVP, HACCP training preferred Understanding of Food Safety regulations, laws and best practices including those from CFIA, FDA (FSMA), USDA and other state/provincial/local entities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational and analytical skills and a strong team orientation
Professional Responsibilities:
All employees are expected to keep abreast of current trends and techniques in their area of responsibility; participate in the activities of professionals appropriate for the food trading business and the Company (if and when appropriate); pursue continuing education as needed.
Special Requirements: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Benefits:
From time-to-time tasks may be assigned outside the parameters of this document. Every attempt will be made to supply advance notice; however, there may be times when advance notice is not possible. This job description will be updated as items are added, changed or deleted. During the annual review please be sure to update areas that have evolved and need revisions.
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