Ever Fresh Fruit Co · 8 hours ago
Quality Compliance Specialist
Boring, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$30/hr - $38/hr
5+ years expEver Fresh Fruit Company is dedicated to creating unique flavor elements for ice cream and yogurt. They are seeking a Quality Compliance Specialist who will support food safety, quality compliance, and supplier quality programs in a food manufacturing environment, while maintaining audit readiness and managing supplier quality initiatives.
BakeryFood and BeverageFood ProcessingFruit
Responsibilities
Support and, when required, lead customer, SQF, Organic, and Kosher audits in the absence of the Quality Systems Manager
Serve as a knowledgeable on-site quality representative for auditors and regulatory visitors
Maintain audit readiness through documentation, record review, verification activities, and gap identification
Assist with audit preparation, corrective actions, and audit follow-up documentation
Respond to auditor requests related to supplier approval, monitoring, and verification activities
Manage and maintain the supplier approval, monitoring, and verification program
Review, approve, and maintain supplier documentation including specifications, COAs, allergen statements, questionnaires, certifications, food safety plans, etc
Conduct supplier risk assessments to determine approval status and audit frequency
Plan, conduct, and document supplier audits (primarily virtual/remote) in alignment with SQF, customer, and internal requirements
Prepare supplier audit agendas, checklists and audit reports
Communicate audit findings to suppliers and track corrective actions to closure
Monitor supplier performance and escalate food safety or quality risks as appropriate
Provide general QA support to production and operations as needed
Assist with investigations related to quality, food safety complaints, deviations, and supplier issues
Support internal audits, GMP inspections, and verification activities
Assist with development, review, and maintenance of controlled documents, forms and records
Act as a technical resource for quality and food safety questions across departments
Work cross-functionally with Operations, Purchasing, Product Development, and Sales to support quality initiatives
Identify opportunities for improvement within supplier quality and compliance programs
Support implementation and continuous improvement of quality systems and processes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in food science, Biology, Chemistry, or related field or equivalent experience
5+ years of experience in food, beverage, or ingredient manufacturing QA/QC role
Expertise in GFSI (SQF) standards, HACCP, GMPs, and regulatory compliance
Experience evaluating supplier quality documentation and conducting audits
Proficient using computer applications including Microsoft Word, Excel and email
Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers, employees, and other organizations
Experience supporting or leading third-party audits
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Preferred
Bilingual skills in English and Spanish both oral and written are preferred but not required
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Short-term disability
Life insurance plan
Vacation and sick time
9 paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement
Generous 401(k) match
Company
Ever Fresh Fruit Co
Today's consumers demand real-food, clean-label products without compromising taste. At Ever Fresh, real food meets real innovation.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2023-12-20Private Equity
Leadership Team
Carl P Bock - B2B Food Ingredients CEO
President & Chief Commercial Officer
Recent News
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