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The Quality Specialist ensures that systems meet the highest standards for food safety and quality as required by regulations and certification bodies. This individual is responsible for managing multiple projects, exercising independent decision-making and professionalism with all internal/external stakeholders. In addition, the Quality Specialist will support our Quality Managers with documentation, TraceGains system, and reporting needs in the Quality Management System.

Job Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Perform tasks related to Microsoft and SharePoint, or other data management systems, including setup, onboarding, and approval of new items and suppliers
• Effectively manage tasks related to TraceGains or other data management software, including but not limited to collection, review, and approval of supplier documentation to ensure food safety, and completion of item and supplier risk assessment
• Advise in the creation and maintenance of policies, procedures and change management workflows that are compliant with ISO 22000:2018 standard
• Acts as a subject matter expert for supply chain control / supplier management and other quality related processes
• Participate / Lead special continuous improvement projects and assignments, as required
• Participate in all other miscellaneous SMPL and departmental tasks, as required
• Attend departmental/cross-functional meetings
• Knowledge of food safety and quality assurance principles rooted in the GFSI and ISO 22000:2018 standards
• Exemplary writing, listening, communication, and presentation skills
• Self-motivated with a desire to make a positive impact
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office environment, specifically Excel, Word, and SharePoint
• Ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines
• Excellent time management skills, ability to prioritize multiple tasks, exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Independent work proficiency with the ability to carry out responsibilities with minimal supervision, showing initiative and the ability to work autonomously.
• Strong ability to gather factual information in order to communicate effectively to other members of the SGF QA team and cross-functional team members
• Demonstrate a commitment to continually developing the knowledge and skills essential for your role. Apply this expertise when collaborating with the team, contributing to business activities, and supporting the collective success of the department.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Dietetics or equivalent years of experience
• Minimum 2 years of CPG experience working directly in food manufacturing or indirectly in a Co-Manufacturer environment
• Experience related to compliance, sensory, product investigation and documentation control of manufactured goods
• Experience with Trace Gains, preferred
• Complete all administrative tasks accurately and promptly, maintaining a high level of organization and attention to detail
• Cross-functional experience, a plus
• Travel 10-20%.