Quality Assurance & Compliance Specialist
An established & growing food company is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance & Compliance Specialist to join their team. Candidates must have FSQA experience.
This role will focus on evaluating and ensuring supplier compliance with established food safety and documentation standards, offering a unique opportunity to grow within a dynamic and expanding team.
This Role Offers:
- The opportunity to work with a leading name in the food/beverage manufacturing industry.
- A role with significant impact on the company's efficiency and growth.
- Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.
- A collaborative work environment that values innovation and leadership.
Focus:
- Assess and verify the compliance status of existing and prospective suppliers, including those involved in both domestic and international processes.
- Oversee the management and review of a high volume of supplier audit reports, ensuring detailed evaluations for vendors with multiple operational facilities.
- Ensure adherence to documentation requirements for Importer of Record compliance.
- Manage and maintain compliance with Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) requirements.
- Conduct thorough reviews of both internal and external reports to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Create, revise, and maintain internal specifications and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Leverage technical expertise in audit review and compliance validation, with comprehensive knowledge of both perishable and non-perishable goods.
- Manage a significant daily influx of compliance-related documentation while optimizing verification, escalation, and monitoring procedures.
- Lead the development of internal tracking systems and operational SOPs to ensure accurate and efficient vendor compliance management.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet FSQA objectives and provide necessary support to achieve organizational goals.
Skill Set:
- Bachelor's degree in food science, quality assurance, or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated experience in food safety, quality control, or regulatory compliance, with at least two years preferred in the food or import sectors.
- HACCP, FSVP, & PCQI knowledge/certifications.
- Familiarity with food production processes, quality assurance frameworks, and industry standards.
- Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with internal teams, suppliers, and regulatory agencies.
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