QA Compliance Specialist

Position Summary

Reporting to Sr. Technical Manager, the QA Compliance Specialist will support Quality, Food Safety and Technical compliance through cross functional interaction internally and through direct contact and problem solving with Vendors and Procurement.

Position Responsibilities

• Understand and oversee supplier connections with follow-up within the ofi portals.
• Request and update supplier documents and connections if/when a supplier fails to provide requested information.
• Review supplier documentation for compliance to ofi - Olde Thompson food safety and quality expectations.
• Complete annual supplier verification checklists, confirming expectations have been met and the appropriate Procurement representative is notified with results.
• Review overall performance of each supplier (i.e. delivery time, number of complaints, certification status) and assign a scorecard for each.
• Maintain statistics for each supplier and report the high and low performers to Senior Management.
• Update the Raw Material Hazard Analysis to include hazards identified by each supplier within their food safety program.
• Update COA requirements according to the level of risk.
• Track Supplier Corrective Action reports if/when a supplier is charged with a non-conformance.
• Transfer documents into supplier specific files as needed if/when a supplier is unable or unwilling to use the portal.
• Interface with Technical Services laboratory team to review supplier matches and approval samples.
• Complete supplier comparison documents as needed.
• Provide review findings to management and request missing information from suppliers.
• Oversee Foreign Supplier Verification system and ensure supplier criteria remain up to date with FDA requirements within the Olde Thompson food safety system.
• Develop and submit weekly reports to Olde Thompson management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• BS in Food Science, or other related science preferred.
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in a Food Safety related position. Supplier verification experience preferred.
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred but not required.
• Formal PCQI training with a strong knowledge of Food Safety Modernization Act requirements for food safety preventive controls preferred.
• Strong problem solving and investigation/research skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Good communication skills and ability to work well with other departments and with vendors and customers.
• Able to multitask and shift priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Hightly organized and able to manage time efficiently.

Pay and Benefits

The pay for this role in the state of CA ranges from $69,000 - $92,000 and is based on the position responsibilities and geographic location. Actual pay within this range may be determined based on candidate’s experience, qualifications and/or other determining factors.