Supplier Quality Assurance
About The Position
The Supplier Quality Assurance Technician will complete regular assessment activities for verification of adherence to raw material and packaging quality standards. This role involves assisting with the onboarding and ongoing assessment of suppliers, reviewing new approvals, and maintaining the supplier process/database in accordance with food safety and quality requirements. The technician will also assist in Food Safety Plan reviews, carry out supplier verification activities to ensure supplier risk management strategies are effective, and conduct raw material assessment activities to ensure suppliers meet or exceed quality standards. A key responsibility is to drive improvements by reporting non-conformance issues from suppliers. The role requires knowledge or self-motivation to understand raw material processes and relevant legislation, as well as familiarity with food laws, regulatory guidelines, and food hazards.
Requirements
- Degree in Chemistry, Food science, Microbiology, or other relevant scientific discipline preferred or previous experience in Supplier Quality Assurance/Quality Assurance in food manufacturing or food-based industry.
- Ability to read and interpret quality documents, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to speak effectively before groups.
- Ability to apply mathematical operations and concepts to solving quality process-related problems.
- Knowledge or self-motivation to understand raw material process and relevant legislation requirements
- Familiarity with food laws, regulatory guidelines, and food hazards
Responsibilities
- Assist with onboarding process and ongoing assessment of suppliers
- Review new approvals, maintain the supplier process/database in accordance to food safety and quality requirements
- Assist in Food Safety Plan reviews where required
- Carry out supplier verification activities in accordance with schedule to ensure supplier risk management strategies are effective
- Conduct raw material assessment activities to ensure suppliers meet or exceed quality standards and expectations
- Drive improvements through reporting of non-conformance issues from suppliers
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) plan with a company match
- Paid vacation
- Paid time off
- Holiday pay (11 days)
- Paid short-term disability
- Paid life insurance
- Banfield Pet Insurance Discounts
- Wellness Benefits and Discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
