Supplier Quality Associate I

POSITION: FSQR Supplier Quality Associate I

DEPARTMENT: Food Safety Quality & Regulatory (FSQR)

REPORTS TO: FSQR Compliance Manager

FSLA: Exempt, Full Time, Permanent, On-Site

Position Summary

The FSQR Supplier Associate I inspects incoming raw and packaging materials at receipt. The primary role of the FSQA Supplier Associate I is ensuring food safety, legality, and quality standards are always maintained for the raw materials and packaging materials at receipt through Trace Gains Supplier Database and Ross ERP software systems before release for use in production. The role requires a flexible schedule as this position will provide vacation and call-in relief to 1st and 2nd shift FSQR Lab Technicians at both liquid and dry production facilities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

-Manages receiving activities pertinent to Food Safety and Quality-

• Incoming ingredient and packaging inspection against strong quality and food safety standards
• Verification of approved vendors through TraceGains Supplier Database
• Reviews certification of analysis (COA) for acceptance and completeness
• Review any out-of-specification COA and investigate the issue. Report true out-of-spec deficiencies to management
• Communicates with vendors for missing COAs.
• Pulls samples in accordance with the receiving program; and conducts appropriate analysis to ensure compliance to established specifications.
• Release incoming ingredients and packaging material after approval.
• Manages the set-up and ongoing maintenance of Trace gains for ingredients, packaging, and vendors, including, but not limited to, COA mapping and setting up ingredient attributes
• Initiates supplier non-conformances and freight alerts
• Daily completion of warehouse inspection and bug counts
• Timely communication to other departments may be needed related to receiving activities
• Assists in collecting item-level and supplier-level documents in collaboration with other team members of the Supplier Quality team and suppliers, if needed
• Assists in aged inventory management process in collaboration with other team members of the Supplier Quality team, if needed
• Writes and assists in writing procedures for Supplier Quality Team
• Laboratory technician duties when on vacation relief for 1st and 2nd shift:
• Conducts all analytical and organoleptic tests applicable to each product
• Performs data entry of all results and creates COAs as required
• Conducts calibration on all equipment as required
• Carries out all environmental sampling
• Collects all finished product samples for internal and third-party testing
• Performs pre-operational inspections as needed
• Performs line checks during production
• Perform other tasks and projects as assigned by FSQR Management
• Maintain appropriate and professional written and verbal communication
• Regular attendance for scheduled shifts is a requirement for this position
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities such as professional publications, seminars/webinars, or professional organizations
• Ensure that food safety, legality, integrity, and quality standards are always maintained
  
  

Minimum Job Requirements:

EDUCATION:

Associates degree with relevant Quality experience, Food Science or other related degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

Required Skills

Minimum 1 year experience in food manufacturing is preferred.

• Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
• Adherence to policy, procedure and attendance requirements
• Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Computer experience- including advanced Microsoft Office skills, SharePoint, etc.
• Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
• Flexibility - Able to handle pressure and change
• Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Read, speak, and write fluent English
• Teamwork -work closely with all departments in a professional, cooperative manner.
• Time Management — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
• Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
• Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
• Adherence to policy, procedure, and attendance requirements
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Read, speak, and write fluent English
• Able to achieve certifications as needed in BRC, Food Safety, HACCP, etc.
  
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Taste, smell and see well enough to discriminate quality and quantity aspects o findividual flavor and seasoning components of food products and ingredients. Physically able to lift 50 lbs. occasionally. See well enough to read pertinent documents (hard copy and computer screen data and reports). Ability to hear directions in a noisy environment. Communicate effectively with all contacts, both orally and in writing. Ability to legally and safely drive a vehicle in performance of the position requirements.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description describes the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an all-inclusive or exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities as the law requires. Some job requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to their health and safety or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Requirements represent minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT. NEW OR CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT, AS APPLICABLE, IS ON AN “AT-WILL” BASIS.

Powered by JazzHR

fzI2DY5M4E