Supplier Quality Assurance

About the role

The Supplier Quality Assurance Technician will complete regular assessment activities for verification of adherence to raw material and packaging quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Aid in the onboarding process and ongoing assessment of suppliers
• Review new approvals, maintain the supplier process/database in accordance to food safety and quality requirements
• Assist in Food Safety Plan reviews where required
• Carry out supplier verification activities in accordance with schedule to ensure supplier risk management strategies are effective
• Conduct raw material assessment activities to ensure suppliers meet or exceed quality standards and expectations
• Drive improvements through reporting of non-conformance issues from suppliers
• Knowledge or self-motivation to understand raw material process and relevant legislation requirements
• Familiarity with food laws, regulatory guidelines, and food hazards

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry, Food science, Microbiology, or other relevant scientific discipline preferred or previous experience in Supplier Quality Assurance/Quality Assurance in food manufacturing or food-based industry
• Ability to read and interpret quality documents, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to speak effectively before groups
• Ability to apply mathematical operations and concepts to solving quality process-related problems

Physical Demands

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, and energized equipment
• Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms