Supplier Quality Assurance Technician

Mars•Salt Lake City, UT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are Nature’s Bakery, one of the fastest growing snack brands in the category and have recently joined the Mars family of companies, to accelerate the growth of our healthier snacking platform. We have a bright future ahead of us. Come bake with us and create a world of snacking that is both good, and good for you. The Supplier Quality Assurance Technician will complete regular assessment activities for verification of adherence to raw material and packaging quality standards.

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.

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
Knowledge or self-motivation to understand raw material process and relevant legislation requirements
Familiarity with food laws, regulatory guidelines, and food hazards