Supplier Quality Specialist - Temporary

Nellson Nutraceutical • Anaheim, CA

17h

About The Position

The Supplier Quality Specialist will work collaboratively with key stakeholders to perform new supplier and new raw material evaluations for the supplier approval process. This position has the ultimate responsibility in working with the internal teams, suppliers and customers in maintaining the supplier quality management database, an approved supplier database and raw ingredient risk analysis results along with approving technical food safety documents.

Requirements

• BS degree in food science/related field or relevant work experience.
• 3 - 5 years of FDA and/or USDA food / beverage manufacturing QA & QC experience.
• 3 - 5 years of working knowledge of HACCP / Food Safety Plan and pre-requisite programs such as raw material controls, cGMP, process / production controls, pest control, sanitation and maintenance.
• Basic understanding of food ingredients and packaging.
• Able to read / understand technical documents such as audit reports, HACCP plans, CoAs, specification sheets, and microbiological testing data.
• HACCP certified or equivalent.
• Internal GMP/food safety audit experience.
• Proficient in MS Office programs
• Database management experience.
• Able to travel up to 5% as needed.

Nice To Haves

• FSMA Preventive Controls for Human Food / PCQI certified.
• Experienced in auditing and qualifying suppliers.
• Familiar with GFSI based food safety certification and standards.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with the internal teams, suppliers and customers to gather technical documents / info. for the supplier approval process.
• Perform new supplier and/or raw material (ingredient and packaging) evaluation and send approval recommendations to Sr. Supplier Quality Manager or Director of Food Safety & Hygiene.
• Maintain supplier quality management database including technical documents, approved supplier database, raw ingredient risk analysis results, etc.
• Serve as the raw material technical liaison for the internal teams, suppliers and customers.
• Special assignments / projects as assigned by Sr. Supplier Quality Manager or Director of Food Safety & Hygiene.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level