Food Safety & Quality Assurance Specialist
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Jetro Restaurant Depot Quality Assurance and Document Compliance SpecialistSeeking a skilled FSQA Compliance Specialist, with experience evaluating document compliance of supply vendors. This position will work within the Food Safety and Quality Assurance Department, in the East Coast Headquarters, with an opportunity to become a leading member of an expanding team.Responsibilities: Review, assess, and evaluate the compliance status of both incumbent and new suppliers (knowledge of domestic and import processes is a plus). Manage a high volume of audit reports from vendors with multiple subsidiaries and facilities requiring additional assessments. Ensuring compliance with Importer of Record documentation. Oversee Foreign Supplier Verification (FSVP) compliance. Conduct internal and external report reviewal. Develop and update internal specifications and SOPs.Expectations: A technical background in audit report review and validation, with broad knowledge of perishable and non-perishable food items as well as consumables. Ability to manage a large influx of reports daily while continuously improving compliance verification, escalation, and monitoring processes. Lead the development of an internal tracking system, and SOPs for efficient management of up-to-date vendor compliance. Provide support as needed to help achieve all FSQA goals.Experience: Required experience in food safety or quality control. 2+ years of experience in the food or import industry is preferred. Knowledge of HACCP, FSVP, and PCQI, as well as general food safety requirements. Understanding of food manufacturing processes, quality control methodologies, and industry best practices. Strong attention to detail with the ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with crossdepartmental teams, suppliers, and regulatory authorities.Pay Range $65,000 - $75,000