Supervisor Quality Assurance - Supplier Quality Team - is responsible for leading the Supplier Quality Team as the technical liaison between Ventura Foods and Suppliers, Co-Manufacturers/Packers, 3rd party network, and the plants.
Provide key support in leading the Supplier Approval program, including development and execution of a Supplier Risk Assessment, Supplier/Co-Man/Co-Packer Auditing, and the Supplier Non-Conformance Database.
Communicate with Suppliers/Co-Mans/Co-Packers directly and in partnership with Procurement to resolve escalated issues.
Support the Supply Chain Quality Manager in quality, food safety and related technical areas to provide compliance support between suppliers and Ventura Foods.
Manage the workflow of SQEMs, incorporating new suppliers, co-manufacturers/co-packers, and 3PLs into the system, and lead the execution and optimization of TraceGains.
Develop and maintain systems, databases, processes and/or tools as needed to optimize Supplier Quality, Customer Quality or Supply Chain Quality functions.
Develop SOPs as necessary to ensure continued Supplier, Co-Man/Packer, 3PL Quality.
Collaborate, educate, and train staff, operations management, and leadership relating to Supplier quality.
Keep Ventura Foods current on all regulations and FSMA requirements including FSVP.
Must be willing to travel to plants, suppliers, Co-Manufacturers/Co-Packers, 3PLs, customers, and other company or industry related events.
Requirements
Bachelors degree required.
3-5 years food industry and quality assurance management experience required.
1+ years of management of people and/or quality assurance programs required.
Understanding of FSMA, FDA 21 CFR, and USDA FSIS Directive policies preferred.
HACCP, HARPC, GMP, FSVP, and Sanitation programs.
TraceGains experience, PCQI certification, ASQ Certification, Food microbiology knowledge, and technical knowledge of food processing a plus.
Must have excellent communication, data analysis, presentation, oration and computer skills.
Benefits
Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision – coverage beginning on your 1st day for eligible employees
Profit Sharing and 401(k) matching (after eligible criteria is met)
Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
Employee Appreciation Events
Employee Assistance Programs
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