Quality Assurance Compliance Specialist

TITLE: Quality Assurance Specialist (Supply Chain)POSITION CLASSIFICATION: Non-exemptDEPARTMENT: Quality AssurancePOSITION REPORT TO: Quality Assurance Senior ManagerREVISION DATE: 5/10/23SUMMARY: The Quality Assurance Compliance Specialist is responsible for supporting the Quality Assurance department through various administrative duties.EXPERIENCE:Quality Assurance professional with associate in biology, microbiology, food science, biochemistry (or equivalent) preferred.Previous experience (1-2 years) within the food industry with thorough knowledge of GMPs, Food Safety, Quality Systems, Quality Assurance, and Quality Control.Must have a working knowledge of compliance expectations for the manufacture of food products- FDA, $A & Food Code regulations.Excellent technical, time management, organizational, observational, interpersonal, collaborative, and verbal/written communication skills.Strong analytical and computer skills including current MS Office programs, and additional QA systems a plus.Ability to perform comfortably in a fast pace, deadline-oriented work environment.Ability to successfully execute complex tasks simultaneously.Ability to work in both a team environment and independently.EDUCATION:Associates Degree; JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:This includes but is not limited to the following areas:Under supervision maintain current the supply chain procedures.Communicate with suppliers for initial approval and annual renewal process for all suppliers.Communicate with suppliers for item related documentation requests and follow ups.Electronically capture, organize food safety and ingredient documentation which comes from suppliers.Working with the corporate QA team and Supply QA team to assess all suppliers.Assess the risks of existing and new materials, and controls that suppliers have in place for controlling the risks, and partner with the procurement team to ensure material risk assessment & specifications are reviewed, understood, and agreed upon by the supplier.Update supply chain QA databases, documenting the raw materials, food/non-food products, processes, and regulatory requirements.Create item information on Genesis R&D, ERPs, and supplier management software.Assist sites with audits regarding supply chain programs.Work with stakeholders and suppliers regarding export related documentation.Work with cross-functional teams regarding the onboarding of new commodities and suppliers.Effectively communicate scientific and technical information to both technical and non-technical personnel.Performs other duties as may be assigned by management.