Ghirardelli Chocolate Company · 4 weeks ago
Supply Quality Specialist
United States
Full-time
Remote
Entry, Mid Level
$82K/yr - $107K/yr
2+ years expGhirardelli Chocolate Company is seeking a Supply Quality Assurance Specialist to work closely with suppliers, internal teams, and external auditors. The role involves maintaining compliance, resolving quality issues, and driving continuous improvement across the supply chain while supporting new product and process start-up activities.
Consumer GoodsFood and BeverageManufacturing
Hiring Manager
Shelbi Di Luca
Responsibilities
Recommend approval or rejection of potential new ingredient and packaging suppliers, warehouses, and services based on thorough assessments of quality and food safety compliance against Ghirardelli standards
Investigate and resolve supplier-related nonconformances and implement corrective/preventive actions
Maintain strong professional relationships across suppliers, service, and internal teams to enable responsive partnerships
Participate as a member of commercialization business teams and take the lead on initiatives involving Ghirardelli quality policies, procedures, and requirements
Maintain, refine and improve processes to meet customer requirements
Maintain Kosher program requirements for ingredients and finished products
Manage Supply Quality databases to ensure ingredient and packaging information is accurate and up-to-date
Ensure ingredients, packaging, and services are procured according to Ghirardelli standards and address any discrepancies with internal/external parties
Perform other duties as assigned
Prepare reporting to provide insight into quality and food safety metrics
Stay informed about industry regulations and ensure supply quality processes align with relevant standards, certifications, and legal requirements
Support regulatory and 3rd party food safety audits
Drive continuous improvement through data analysis and accountability in a self-directed manner
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree (Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Food Science, or closely related field of study)
FSMA compliant PCQI and HACCP certification; Familiarity with GFSI audits and regulatory inspections
Strong knowledge of quality systems (GMP, HACCP, FSMA, GFSI, Auditing)
2+ years of experience in Quality and auditing in the food industry with a broad understanding of industry standards and best practices
Demonstrated excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
Effective communication and negotiation abilities
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, including Word and Excel, and comfortable using Quality Management Systems (QMS)
Energetic, self-motivated and the ability to act with a sense of urgency
Preferred
Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) and/or Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
Chocolate experience
SAP experience
Company
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company
Founded in 1852, the Ghirardelli Chocolate Company is a manufacturer and marketer of premium chocolate products.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown1996-03-05Acquired
Leadership Team
Joel Burrows
President and CEO
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