Full time
Wyoming, Michigan
Position Summary:
Supervises a team to approve and manage vendor compliance to quality standards, good manufacturing practices, sanitation, and adherence to the specifications of the North American Imports & Commodities Group (NAICG). Uses information supplied by vendors and approved third-party contractors to analyze data and identify opportunities and improve product quality and vendor compliance to required standards.
How you will make an impact:
Assesses adequacy of supplier’s Food Safety and Quality Assurance systems. Reviews and critiques domestic and foreign processor Food Safety plans.
Executes product withdrawals, recalls or market recoveries, as well as verifies proper disposition of all QA held products.
Maintains current knowledge of regulatory requirements for approval of foreign manufacturing facilities to supply the United States and/or Canada.
Supervises technical staff who develop, maintain and revise product specifications. Establishes quality systems and programs designed to track and evaluate finished products to confirm compliance to specifications.
Supervises technical staff to conduct sampling and testing to ensure products meet NAICG specifications
Supervise staff who review and approve product labels and proofs to assure compliance with FDA/CFIA labeling regulations and company standards
Supervises staff that maintain vendor compliance tools and databases. Staff also ensures all vendor files are complete and up to date
Performs other duties as assigned
When you will work:
Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm.
Hybrid Work Schedule: 4 days in office, 1 day from home.
What you’ll bring to the table:
Proven ability to successfully manage multiple projects
Demonstration of high level of detail management and follow through
Effective organizational and time management skills
Able to represent the culture of GFS through tact, diplomacy and integrity
Equipment / Tools / Technology:
Desktop or Laptop computer
Telephone with voicemail
Networked copier/printer/facsimile
Google Apps (Chrome, Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive, etc.)
Educational & experience requirements:
Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, Microbiology, Chemistry, or related required.
At least 5 years of previous food manufacturing, food service distribution, or quality auditing experience.
Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process.
Gordon Food Service is an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. The EEO is the Law poster is available here: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf
If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to talent@gfs.com and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line. Please keep in mind this method is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability.
All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free.
Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and drug tests all employees.
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