Posted in Other 30+ days ago.
Location: Akron, Ohio
TITLE
Associate Manager, Supplier Quality Assurance
LOCATION
Orrville, OH
~A comprehensive relocation package may be available
REPORTS TO
Manager, Supplier Quality Assurance
POSITION SUMMARY
This position is responsible for implementing supplier Food Safety & Quality programs and procedures. The scope of the position involves assurance that all new and existing suppliers comply with all Regulatory, Food Safety and Quality standards.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensure compliance and improvements to Approval Process for qualification of new ingredient suppliers.
Manage quality and food safety expectations for existing ingredient supply chain which includes but not limited to audit corrective action follow-up, facilitate discussion between Smucker plant and supplier when quality or food safety issues require mitigation, support internal raw material sampling and testing protocol and data analysis, etc.
Conduct audits at supplier locations as required prior to purchasing and as needed.
Maintain and review ingredient supplier documentation.
Monitor compliance to Smucker Ingredient Specifications through receiving data and Supplier Non-Conformance Report review and work to reduce non-conformances
Ensure ingredient specifications are routed and approved per project timelines and in alignment with material attribute requirements.
Develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers to more effectively address issues
Maintain Raw Material Hazard Analysis for related ingredient portfolios
Maintain Approved Vendor List for Ingredient usage in Smucker products
Support of systems used for department including confidence in learning new software systems and digging into problem solving as required.
Other projects as needed
SELECTION CRITERIA
Education
Bachelor's degree is required a Food Science or related scientific degree is preferred
Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (human or animal food) or HACCP experience is preferred
Experience
Minimum 2-3 years' experience in food manufacturing environment with QA or Food Safety experience preferred
Experience with external supplier or co-manufacturing relationship is preferred
Minimum 3-5 years progressive experience QA/Food Safety
Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (human or animal food) or HACCP experience is preferred
Other
Solid working knowledge of quality assurance, food manufacturing, packaging, processing and distribution
Strong ability to work in cross-functional & team-oriented environment with multiple disciplines
Proven capabilities in the area of project management
Self-starter; take charge, positive & proactive attitude
Easily understands & follow directions
Ability to lead several projects altogether and concurrently
Detail & process oriented with strong problem resolution abilities
Strong computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Specification management system like Prodika, PLM, etc.)
Ability to communicate clearly within the organization and externally
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
High emotional intelligence and ability to work with ever changing conditions
Position may require up to 40% travel annually
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