Quality Compliance Ingredient Specialist

Description Overview

We are seeking a Quality Compliance Ingredient Specialist to join our team. 
 

This position will work autonomously under the supervision of the Quality Compliance Supervisor. This role requires travel to support supplier and vendor audits.

Scope of the Role

• Responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of incoming material standard procedures for the factory from sampling to disposition including but not limited to routine, investigative and monitoring programs in collaboration with R&D, procurement, and Quality Control.  Coordinate investigation of non-conforming results.  Responsible for performing the disposition decision for compliant materials as well as non-conforming incoming materials following appropriate approval process.  
   
• Is responsible for the collection and submission of deviation reports utilizing SAP.  Act as the primary contact for ingredient and packaging vendors, working with the vendors to develop corrective actions for deviations identified at receipt or during production with coordinating with R&D and factory or corporate procurement as appropriate. Works with a cross-functional team including factory procurement, production and planning to ensure key factory priorities and functional requirements are met utilizing appropriate measures and trend analysis.
   
• Support HACCP through coordination, completion and communication of qualification testing supporting R&D for new materials or recipe modifications.  Support factory HACCP by review and communication of results for incoming materials analysis including contaminant monitoring.  Ensure finished product compliance using appropriate action level resulting from incoming materials analysis.
   
• Responsible to update as appropriate the factory Quality Monitoring Scheme for incoming materials in coordination with Quality Assurance.  Prepare, review and maintain records of inspection and disposition in accordance with regulatory. Participate in mock recall and trace exercises.  Support Kosher and regulatory programs by acting as a factory contact with respect to incoming materials handling and maintenance and during audits.
   
• Supports consumer complaint investigation and improvement activities for prevention as they relate to packaging materials and ingredients.
   
• Will be responsible to conduct onsite Supplier Audit for the facility annually based on the requirement

Experience Required

• Bachelor’s Degree required (preferred microbiology, chemistry or food science)
• 3 years Quality experience preferred 
• Experience in food and beverage manufacturing industry preferred

Other Skills:

• Demonstrated leadership and development skills
• Organizational strategy skills and ability to work under pressure
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and coach others
• Problem-solving skills; ability to make quick accurate decisions
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, is required; SAP experience is preferred
• Ability to travel as required by business needs