Senior Supply Quality Assurance Specialist
Location : Orrville, OH
Work Arrangements : Monday Friday - Hybrid
In this role you will :
- Ensure compliance and improvements to approval process for qualification of new ingredient suppliers.
- Manage quality and food safety expectations for existing ingredient supply chain which includes, but is not limited to, assistance in audit corrective action follow up, facilitating discussion between Smucker plant and supplier when quality / food safety issues require mitigation, supporting internal raw material sampling and testing protocol and data analysis, etc.
- Maintain and review ingredient supplier documentation.
- Monitor compliance to Smucker ingredient specifications through receiving data and Supplier Non-Conformance Report review and work to reduce non-conformances.
- Ensure ingredient specifications are routed and approved per project timelines and in alignment with material attribute requirements.
- Develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers to more effectively address issues.
- Support maintenance of Raw Material Hazard Analysis for related ingredient portfolios.
- Maintain Approved Vendor List for ingredient usage in Smucker products.
- Support systems used for department including confidence in learning new software systems and deep diving into problem solving as required.
- Other projects as needed.
The Right Place for You
We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.
What we are looking for :
Minimum Requirements :
Bachelor's degree is required; a Food Science or related scientific degree is preferredMinimum 3 years progressive experience QA / Food Safety1-year quality experience in food manufacturing environment preferredPreventive Controls Qualified Individual (human or animal food) or HACCP experience is preferredExperience with external supplier or co-manufacturing relationship is preferredAdditional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role :
Solid working knowledge of quality assurance, food manufacturing, packaging, processing and distributionStrong ability to work in cross-functional & team-oriented environment with multiple disciplinesProven capabilities in the area of project managementSelf-starter; take charge, positive & proactive attitudeEasily understands & follow directionsAbility to lead several projects altogether and concurrentlyDetail & process oriented with strong problem resolution abilitiesStrong computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Specification management system like Prodika, SharePoint, TraceGains etc.)Ability to communicate clearly within the organization and externallyExcellent written and verbal communication skillsHigh emotional intelligence and ability to work with ever changing conditionsPosition may require up to 15% travel annuallyLearn more about working at Smucker :
Our Total Rewards Benefits ProgramOur Continued Progress on Inclusion, Diversity and EquityOur Thriving Together Philosophy Supporting All Impacted by Our Business