Overview JOB SUMMARY: Performs inspections and tests of in-coming raw materials and packaging to ensure compliance with GSF company requirements and manufacturing standards. Troubleshoots, investigates and reacts to non-conforming raw materials and packaging. Participates in FSMA compliance activities and is member of GSF supplier auditing team. Responsibilities ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: + Performs inspections, testing and monitoring of in-coming raw materials and packaging to GSF and customer quality standards. + Troubleshoots, investigates and reacts to non-conforming raw materials and packaging, including product dispositions, corrective actions, and credit requests. + Maintains electronic database housing quality records such as internal specifications and vendor documents including COA’s. + Routinely interacts with plant personnel, supplier representatives and outside vendors on any raw material and packaging issues. + Develops strong working relationships with supplier contacts (Quality, Customer Service, and/or Purchasing). + Monitors aging raw material and packaging inventory and reacts accordingly: including requests for shelf life extensions and communication with materials management. + Manages raw material and packaging Holds as needed, to ensure non-compliant items are properly segregated. Initiates raw materials or packaging destructions as required. + Leads projects related to the implementation and maintenance of FSMA Supply Chain management program for LPNA such as label verification and supply chain applied controls. + Performs annual supplier audits as part of the GSF supplier audit team as required. + Follows laboratory safety policies, company policies, procedures, and standards for safety, GMP’s and HACCP. + Provides technical assistance and support to Purchasing and Product Development during vendor, raw material and/or packaging approvals and new finished product commercialization. + Participates in the sensory evaluation of raw materials and finished products as required. + Performs other related duties or projects as assigned. Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and experience equivalent to: Education/Certification: Bachelor’s degree in food science, chemistry, microbiology, or related field of science from an accredited college or university. Experience: 5 years of relevant work experience, with an understanding of food safety and regulations. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of (B/basic; J/journey; E/expert): + Food safety concepts and techniques (J) + Food chemistry (J) + Food microbiology (J) + Quality assurance concepts and techniques (J) + FSMA (Preventive Control Qualified Individual) (B) + Internal auditing (B) + HACCP programs and related food safety regulations and processes (J) + Food processing equipment (B) + Food testing concepts and techniques (J) + PC word processing/spreadsheet software (J) Skill and ability to: + Work independently + Identify problems or irregularities for early resolution + Communicate and coordinate effectively with internal and external customers verbally and in writing + Read and process written information with a high degree of accuracy + Perform a variety of food safety tests + Work effectively in a business environment, with a focus on high levels of quality and customer service + Act in accordance with GSF’s Values and Creed LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY Not applicable. PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES + Productivity/quality standards: test/audit methodology, accuracy and reliability + Productivity/quality standards: accuracy, timeliness, thoroughness + Teamwork within the department and across departments + Project/assignment standards + HACCP and GMP compliance + Audit results + Customer satisfaction + Safety standards and procedures: food + Safety standards and procedures: laboratory equipment and procedures + Vendor relations LocationUS-CA-City of Industry Job ID 2024-19952