Request Foods · 21 hours ago
Supplier Quality Specialist
Holland, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expRequest Foods is a privately owned company that has been serving leading food companies, retailers, and restaurants for over 35 years. They are looking for a Supplier Quality Specialist to oversee supplier food safety and quality processes, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations and protocols.
AgricultureFood and Beverage
Responsibilities
Perform food safety and quality assessments during the supplier's onboarding process
Promote and be an example of a positive food safety culture by promoting awareness, accountability, and consistent behavior at all levels of the organization
Develop and maintain supplier approval and monitoring programs that ensure suppliers adhere to company specifications, regulatory requirements, and industry standards
Manage the Ingredient Hazard Analysis and collaborate with cross functional teams to mitigate risk to the business, when necessary
Lead investigations of supplier non-conformances and review supplier corrective and preventative actions (CAPA)
Develop and implement KPIs for supplier quality performance
Maintain documentation and records related to supplier performance and compliance: including tracking and ratings
Conduct on-site auditing of suppliers and follow up until supplier meets satisfactory conditions, as applicable
Identify risk-based activities to verify that foreign suppliers are meeting applicable US food safety standards
Collaborate internally with Quality Services, R&D, Operations and Procurement teams to establish supplier food safety and quality expectations
Present and/or support customer and regulatory audits with regards to Supplier and Ingredient assessments
Assist in raw material evaluations to ensure conformance with specifications
Support review and approval of Certificates of Analysis (COAs) and other quality documentation for accuracy and compliance
Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of the Request Foods’ Food Safety and Quality Policies and how these are applied to internal and supplier-related processes
Travel may be required (10–25%) for supplier audits and site visits
Office and food manufacturing plant environments; appropriate PPE must be worn as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in a food manufacturing environment
HACCP and/or PCQI certification is required
Strong computer skills – Excel, Word, Power Point
Effective communication and organization skills
Excellent troubleshooting, attention to detail and critical thinking skills
Preferred
A science-related degree (biology, chemistry) is preferred
3-5 years of auditing experience and/or auditing certification preferred
Background in SAP and TraceGains
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401k
Paid Paternity Leave
Wellbeing programs
Immediate Holiday Pay
Paid Time Off
Profit Sharing
Company
Request Foods
With several hundred million dollars in annual sales and more than 900 employees, Request Foods is one of the largest, family-owned and operated, co-manufacturing food companies in the nation.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Menaka Abel - Hunter , CPA
Chief Financial Officer
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