Job description

Job Summary

This position is responsible for approving and maintaining ingredient, packaging, and chemical suppliers for multiple sites across the US. Working closely with both corporate and plant teams, the Supplier Quality Manager will ensure that supplier risks are evaluated and addressed, and that suppliers maintain our food safety and quality standards.

Essential Job Duties

· Approves new ingredient, packaging, and chemical suppliers

· Performs Food Safety and Quality Risk Assessments on new and current suppliers

· Maintains compliance of ingredient, packaging, and chemical suppliers

· Assists and performs supplier audits, if needed.

· Assists as needed with internal plant corporate audits

· Analyzes trends in supplier food safety and quality compliance

· Manages 3rd party compliance databases such as Repositrak, Tracegains, etc.

· Provides guidance on ingredient specifications

· Acts as a main point of contact for internal and external questions and requests related to supplier and customer compliance

· Serves as a back-up in communications with Kosher and Organic partners

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

· Excellent communication; email, phone, text

· Excellent teamwork

· Strong servant leadership skills

· Knowledge of SQF and HACCP

· Ability to work in Microsoft Office efficiently (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

· Ability to write policies

· Excellent organizational and multitasking skills

· Ability to use time wisely and work independently

· Training, teaching, and coaching skills

Education and Experience

A Bachelor’s degree in a science or related field is preferred. Three years of experience in food manufacturing or a related field is preferred. Must have or must be capable of acquiring PCQI and SQF Practitioner certification within 6 months of hire. Experience with Kosher and Organic Certification preferred. Food Safety auditing experience is preferred.

Direct Reporting

· No direct reports at this time

· Reports to the Assistant Director of Food Safety and Quality Assurance

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb to extended heights (inspection) or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. The employee must be able to perform sensory, including taste, on items produced in the plant, which could include multiple allergens.

Work Environment

Typical office setting along with time spent in food manufacturing plants. Periods of cold in winter, heat and humidity in summer. Dust and smoke/steam are common.

Location

There is some flexibility in the specific office location for this position. Upon negotiation, the individual could potentially work from one of the following locations:

· Severn, NC – main corporate headquarters

· Edenton, NC

· Franklin, VA

· Raleigh, NC

Regular, non-overnight travel will be expected between Severn, Edenton, and Franklin.

Travel Required

Minimal overnight travel required. Must be willing to travel to corporate headquarters in Severn, NC or other plants for training, audits, continuous improvement, or other initiatives. Overnight travel is estimated at once per quarter.

Competencies

Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs workflows and procedures.

Continuous Learning - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; seeks feedback to improve performance; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.

Job Knowledge - Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively.

Use of Technology - Demonstrates required skills; adapts to new technologies; troubleshoots technological problems; uses technology to increase productivity; keeps technical skills up to date.

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Project Management - Develops project plans; coordinates projects; communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time and budget; manages project team activities.

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.

Communications - Strong written and verbal skills. Applies good questioning and listening skills to ensure understanding of information being shared.

Reasoning Ability - Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Exceptional Interpersonal skills

Team player

Treats everyone with respect and dignity

Core Values “Equip”

Environment – we will promote a work environment that encourages and nourishes creativity, a passion for excellence, and mutual respect with our customers, vendors and each other. We are responsible to care for God’s creation by treating the natural environment with proper caution and wisdom.

Quality – all our products and services must reflect quality (creativity and care). We must constantly find ways to improve our products and services to meet our customer’s needs and exceed their expectations.

Understanding – we understand that the pressures facing our employees and their families are never ending. Everyone has family outside of their “work family”, and we encourage them to set proper priorities in their lives. We will seek to find ways to promote a family friendly workplace.

Integrity – honesty and truth are absolutes in the way we conduct business with our customers, vendors, and employees. Ultimately, God is the source of truth and our actions should reflect such integrity.

People – our people are the greatest asset, which is not reflected on our balance sheet. They drive the health of our financial results. We are striving to find people who are passionate about our Company and find their place in the company where they can grow, flourish, and excel.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability

Vision

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Employee Assistance (EAP)

Teladoc

401K Match

Paid Vacation and Personal Days

Paid Holidays

Bereavement Leave

Military Leave

Jury Duty Leave

EOE - Equal Opportunity Employer

Additional Information Visit: www.hamptonfarms.com

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Food Manufacturing: 3 years (Preferred)
• Food Safety Auditing: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Certified Quality Inspector (Preferred)
• Safe Quality Food Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road

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