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Quality and Food Safety Auditor – Aurora, IL Tracking Code 106790-ADD
Job Description Essential Functions: ·
On-site audits of raw material suppliers, packaging suppliers,
and third party distributers to ensure the compliance with corporate
standards, procedures, and policies. ·
Provide technical assistance and act as liaison to our
suppliers regarding QA, Food Safety, and Sanitation programs. Effectively
communicate Optimum’s expectations to suppliers. ·
Monitor and ensure that audit program meets requirements as
defined by the supplier quality system. Follow-up on noncompliance findings
from audits with suppliers. ·
Summarize audit results appropriately for each group: Supplier
Quality Team; QA management; QA supplier and receiving groups; purchasing
department; and innovation department. ·
Assist with Optimum internal audit programs, including systems
audits and GMP audits. ·
Manage special projects to improve Optimum QA systems as
assigned. ·
Assist with completion of other QA requirements as assigned,
including but not limited to: Developing QA SOPs and /or programs; ensuring
conformance to regulatory requirements and best practices of QA or other
department’s SOPs; and training of QC technicians or other appropriate
individuals. Required Skills Knowledge, Skills and
Abilities: ·
Advanced knowledge of GMP/HACCP/FDA CGMP’s regulations. o Must be willing to
travel. Average travel up to 30% of the time, but may exceed 50% during some
months. o Familiar and competent
with the audit process. o Must possess an
in-depth understanding of food safety concerns and how they can be controlled
by GMPs, HACCP, pre-requisite programs, and other quality control and quality
assurance functions. This includes biological, physical, and chemical
contaminants and hazards. o Strong analytical
ability. o Attention to detail. o Proficiency with
computers, including MS Office programs, and ability to learn other programs
as required, including SAP. Required Experience Education/Experience: ·
Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science or science related field. ·
At least 3 years experience in food
manufacturing environment in quality or food safety role. Preferably in a
role with significant responsibility. ·
At least 3 years supervisory experience preferred. ·
Appropriate recent third party training and certification in
HACCP, GMPs, SQF / GFSI / ISO, FDA food and/or supplement regulations. EU
regulations, and/or auditing is preferred. Job Location Aurora,
Illinois, United States Position Type Full-Time/Regular |
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