FSQA Supplier Program Partner

Job Responsibilities

• Supplier Food Safety Program Evaluations
• Supplier Food Safety Assessments (FSA) and supporting Food Safety documents review and monitoring
• FSVP and National Organic Program (NOP) supplemental documents review and approval
• Audits and Monitoring
• Legal and Regulatory Compliance
• Investigation and Remediation
• Record Keeping and Documentation
• Collaboration
• Communication
• SQF program support

Job Requirements

• Education/Certifications: Bachelor’s Degree with major course work in Food science, Public Health, Biology or closely related field. HACCP, Preventive Controls Qualified Individual, and SQF Practitioner certifications preferred.
• Experience: 2-3 years of experience in food safety and quality assurance, with supplier management program knowledge is desirable. Experience in working with and influencing internal stakeholders. Experience implementing food safety programs, organic compliance, and strategies. Experience in supplier investigations and root cause analysis. Experience in conducting and reviewing supplier audits and assessments.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Familiarity with FDA Food Code, Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), and other relevant food safety rules and regulations. Familiarity with Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) schemes, FSVP, and NOP. Familiarity with food safety management systems such as HACCP. Ability to balance multiple priorities often with competing deadlines. Strong analytical skills for data interpretation and analysis. Computer skills in word processing and spreadsheet software. Flexible and adaptable to learning and understanding new technologies. Must be able to interface effectively with a wide variety of internal personnel and external partners.