Quality Compliance Specialist

Ever Fresh Fruit Co•Boring, OR

About The Position

The Quality Compliance Specialist is an experienced individual contributor responsible for supporting food safety, quality compliance, and supplier quality programs within a food manufacturing environment. This role plays a key part in maintaining audit readiness and may support or lead customer, SQF, Organic, and Kosher audits in the absence of the Quality Systems Manager. The position owns the execution of the supplier approval, monitoring, and audit program utilizing TraceGains and provides general QA support as needed to ensure compliance, food safety, and operational continuity. The ideal candidate is technically strong, detail-oriented, collaborative, and capable of working independently in a fast-paced, growing organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in food science, Biology, Chemistry, or related field or equivalent experience
5+ years of experience in food, beverage, or ingredient manufacturing QA/QC role.
Expertise in GFSI (SQF) standards, HACCP, GMPs, and regulatory compliance.
Experience evaluating supplier quality documentation and conducting audits.
Proficient using computer applications including Microsoft Word, Excel and email.
Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers, employees, and other organizations.
Experience supporting or leading third-party audits.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual skills in English and Spanish both oral and written are preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Audit and Compliance Support
Support and, when required, lead customer, SQF, Organic, and Kosher audits in the absence of the Quality Systems Manager
Serve as a knowledgeable on-site quality representative for auditors and regulatory visitors
Maintain audit readiness through documentation, record review, verification activities, and gap identification
Assist with audit preparation, corrective actions, and audit follow-up documentation
Respond to auditor requests related to supplier approval, monitoring, and verification activities
Supplier Quality Management
Manage and maintain the supplier approval, monitoring, and verification program
Review, approve, and maintain supplier documentation including specifications, COAs, allergen statements, questionnaires, certifications, food safety plans, etc.
Conduct supplier risk assessments to determine approval status and audit frequency
Plan, conduct, and document supplier audits (primarily virtual/remote) in alignment with SQF, customer, and internal requirements
Prepare supplier audit agendas, checklists and audit reports
Communicate audit findings to suppliers and track corrective actions to closure
Monitor supplier performance and escalate food safety or quality risks as appropriate
Quality Assurance Support
Provide general QA support to production and operations as needed
Assist with investigations related to quality, food safety complaints, deviations, and supplier issues
Support internal audits, GMP inspections, and verification activities
Assist with development, review, and maintenance of controlled documents, forms and records
Act as a technical resource for quality and food safety questions across departments
Collaboration and Continuous Improvement
Work cross-functionally with Operations, Purchasing, Product Development, and Sales to support quality initiatives
Identify opportunities for improvement within supplier quality and compliance programs
Support implementation and continuous improvement of quality systems and processes