Food Quality Assurance Specialist - Jones Networking : Job Details

Position Title: Food Quality Assurance / Supply Chain Specialist

Location: Sterling, Virginia

Department: Supply Chain

Industry: Food Manufacturing

Status: Full Time - Onsite (Monday - Friday from 8am to 4:30pm)

Jones Networking is recruiting for a Food Quality Assurance Specialist to join the Supply Chain Department of a premium food manufacturing company in Sterling, VA. Our client offers the opportunity for a long term, rewarding career with excellent benefits and career growth potential. Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) + 2% company match, life and disability insurance, paid vacation & holidays, bonus opportunities, employee assistance program, corporate discounts and much more!

Food Quality Assurance / Supply Chain Specialist Position Summary:

-Maintain supply chain procedures for the department within the corporate office.

-Communicate with suppliers regarding initial approval, annual renewal process, as well as item-related documentation requests and follow ups.

-Capture and organize food safety and ingredient documentation (electronically) from suppliers.

-Work with the corporate Food QA Team and Supply QA Team to assess all suppliers.

-Partner with the Procurement Team to ensure material risk assessment specifications are reviewed 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.

-Partner with cross-functional teams regarding the on-boarding of new commodities and suppliers.

-Effectively communicate scientific and technical information to both technical and non-technical personnel.

Qualifications Summary:

-Associate Degree and/or Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Microbiology, Food Science, Biochemistry or similar field required.

-Prior experience within the food industry with knowledge of GMPs,

Food Safety, Quality Systems, Quality Assurance and Quality Control.

-Working knowledge of compliance expectations for the manufacture of food products. (FDA, USDA & Food Code regulations)

-Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.

-Ability to successfully execute complex tasks simultaneously.

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