Quality Assurance Specialist - Supplier

Job summary

The Quality Assurance Specialist manages supplier quality programs, including approvals, performance monitoring, and audit readiness to ensure compliance with food safety and regulatory standards. They also lead investigations into non-conforming materials and collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain ingredient and packaging quality.

Job details

Give & Go Prepared Foods Corp. is a proud member of the Mondelēz family. We are a leading and growing North American manufacturer of baked goods for over 30 years. If you're looking for a company that will provide you with opportunities for career growth and development, while working with an energetic team with deeply ingrained values of respect, direct and open communication, quality and accountability, we’d love to have you join our team. Our Consumer Brands: two-bite® brand, include two bite-brownies®, Kimberley's Bakeshoppe™, Mason St. Bakehouse™ and The Worthy Crumb Pastry Co™ It’s an exciting time to be a part of the Give & Go team as we are growing rapidly and want you to become a part of our growth and extraordinarily bright future! Job Overview: The Quality Assurance Specialist, Supplier Quality is responsible for supporting the development, implementation, and maintenance of supplier quality management programs to ensure compliance with food safety, quality, regulatory, and customer requirements. The successful candidate will manage supplier approvals, ingredient and packaging compliance programs, supplier performance monitoring, audit readiness, and risk assessments to ensure only approved and compliant materials are used in production. Schedule: Monday to Friday (occasional travel required) Key Responsibilities: Responsible for approving new suppliers and ensuring compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements. Review and approve ingredient and packaging documentation to ensure compliance with GFSI standards, allergen control programs, GMO requirements, Prop 65, and other applicable regulations. Manage investigations related to non-conforming ingredients and packaging materials through the Unacceptable Material Report (UMR) process. Evaluate and approve substitute raw materials and ingredients when required. Support the management of the Sensitive Ingredient Program, including ingredient screening, risk assessments, and escalation processes. Monitor supplier performance by collecting, analyzing, and reporting supplier quality data and trends. Assist in the development and maintenance of supplier scorecards and supplier performance metrics. Lead and participate in internal and external audits related to supplier quality management programs. Support supplier risk assessments, allergen reviews, and supplier qualification activities. Collaborate with Sourcing, Product Development, Supply Chain, Regulatory Affairs, and Plant Quality teams on supplier quality matters. Communicate directly with suppliers regarding food safety requirements, corrective actions, and quality expectations. Support continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen supplier quality programs and reduce supplier-related risks. Perform other duties as assigned. [JD_Quality...rch 7 2024 | Word] Recipe for Success: College Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Food Science or a related field. Minimum 3 years of Quality Assurance experience within the food manufacturing industry. Strong knowledge of supplier quality management programs and food safety systems. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify risks and implement solutions. Experience managing supplier corrective actions and non-conformance investigations. Proven ability to build effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. High level of professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail. Skills Required: Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, including Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Teams. Strong reporting, data analysis, and documentation skills. Knowledge of CFIA, Health Canada, FDA, USDA, GFSI, HACCP, and food manufacturing quality systems. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional environment. Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills. Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information with discretion. Excellent prioritization and time-management skills in a fast-paced environment. Understanding of cost of quality principles and continuous improvement methodologies. Ability and willingness to travel to supplier and plant locations as required. Working Conditions: Combination of office and manufacturing environment. Frequent travel to supplier and manufacturing locations. Occasional exposure to production environments, machinery traffic, and elevated noise levels. Light to moderate physical activity, including walking, bending, and climbing. Occasional lifting of items up to 44 lbs. Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply directly. Give and Go is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees regardless of race, ancestry, place of origin, color, ethnic or national origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences (for which a pardon has been granted), disability, marital or family status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at careers@giveandgo.com, citing "AODA" in the subject line, along with your request and contact information. While we appreciate all resume submissions, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 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What you’ll do

The Quality Assurance Specialist manages supplier quality programs, including approvals, performance monitoring, and audit readiness to ensure compliance with food safety and regulatory standards. They also lead investigations into non-conforming materials and collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain ingredient and packaging quality.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a college diploma or bachelor's degree in Food Science or a related field and possess at least 3 years of experience in food manufacturing quality assurance. Strong knowledge of food safety systems, regulatory requirements, and excellent analytical skills are essential for this role.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Reporting · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Supplier quality management
• Food safety systems
• GFSI standards
• HACCP
• Regulatory compliance
• Risk assessment
• Non-conformance investigation
• Data analysis
• Reporting
• Microsoft Office 365
• Auditing
• Corrective actions
• Communication
• Problem-solving
• Project management
• Time management
• Regulatory Affairs
• Microsoft 365
• Supplier Quality Engineering
• Energetic
• Food Science
• Relationship Management
• Supply Chain
• Professionalism
• Accountability
• Organizational Skills
• Food Manufacturing
• Deviation Investigations
• Supplier Quality Management
• Microsoft Excel
• Data Analysis
• Management
• Continuous Improvement Process
• External Auditing
• Packaging And Labeling
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• Hazard Analysis And Critical Control Points (HACCP)
• Internal Auditing
• Problem Solving
• Machinery
• Microsoft Outlook
• New Product Development
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Production Schedule
• Quality Assurance
• Regulatory Requirements
• Risk Analysis
• Microsoft SharePoint
• Supplier Performance Management
• Time Management

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Manufacturing
• Science & Research
• Quality Assurance Specialist
• Product Graders and Testers (except Foods and Beverages)
• Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers