Description

• Understand and oversee supplier connections with follow-up within portal.
• Request and update supplier documents and connections if/when a supplier fails to provide requested information.
• Review supplier documentation for compliance to ofi 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.
• Follow-up on Supplier Corrective Action reports if/when a supplier is charged with a non-conformance.
• Transfer documents into Trace Gains as needed if/when a supplier is unable or unwilling to use the portal.
• Observe and evaluate processes to make decisions on issues relating to quality program adherence and improvement.  
• Interface with Technical Services team to review supplier matches and approval samples.
• Complete supplier comparison documents. Provide review findings to management and request missing information from suppliers.
• Oversee Foreign Supplier Verification system and ensure supplier criteria remains up to date with FDA requirements within the ofi food safety system.
• Research food fraud incidences related to the ofi supply chain and report them to the Technical Writer for updates in the ingredient specifications.
• Review new ingredient specifications for compliance against supplier information.
• Develop and submit weekly reports to ofi management.
• Ability to work independently with little to no supervision and as a member of the team.
• Assist in developing SOP ’s policies, W.I. policies and programs and production paperwork.
• Manage the Document Control System and maintain all documents to include tracking managing document processes and tracking of procedure training.
• Assist in Food Safety and Quality Training, either onsite or offsite, as directed by the QFS Supervisor and QFS Manager.
• Update and create product specifications for all products such as work in progress and finished goods.
• Must be able to review documentation and ensure it is documented appropriately and adequately.
• Assist in maintaining the Food Safety Plan.
• Handle customer requests such as documentation, samples, etc.
• Perform internal facility audits such as Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Glass, Brittle & Plastic, BRC, etc. Individual must be able to track non-conformities and their respective corrective actions.
• Assist in external audits and coordinate any follow-up actions required.
• Track all quality holds, prepare deviation paperwork, and other documents for the FSQ Supervisor and FSQ Manager
• Track sanitation compliance as well as Pest Control compliance.
• Must adhere to the GMP’s, GLP’s and all other quality programs.
• Wear PPE when required and strictly adhere to all safety procedures.
• Responsible for ensuring work area is clean and organized.
• Serve as a point-person to proactively search out Q 
• A solutions internally and externally. 
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or Related Science Degree, preferred.  
• High School Diploma graduate or equivalent required.  

• Four (4) years’ Experience in Document Control, Food Manufacturing, GMPs and HACCP are highly preferred.
• Minimum one (1) year experience in quality required.
• Strong working knowledge of raw materials, quality assurance principles, packaging, conversion, and customer centric applications.
• Strong teamwork, problem solving and presentation skills. 
• Advanced PC skills including, but not limited to: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.  

• Experience with SAP, customer interface systems, is preferred. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication, conflict resolution and interpersonal skills are required. 

• Ability to make sound, independent decisions based on functional expertise and experience is required.
• Highly motivated individual with ability to work in a fast-paced environment.  
• Ability to deal effectively with external and internal customers. 
• Good technical understanding of manufactured nuts. 
• Possesses a high degree of initiative and flexibility.