Supplier Quality Specialist

Grand River Foods is a growing further food processing company based in Cambridge that offers its employees competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits and pension package.

**The Company**: Grand River Foods is a leading food solutions company serving customers in the North American grocery and food service industry. As a member of the Sunrise Farm family, we remain as dedicated as ever to both providing a quality work environment for our employees, as well as producing only the highest quality products for our customers. We are known for the great care we take with clients and employees alike.

**The Location**: Grand River Foods is based in Cambridge, Ontario. Our location is commutable from a number of cities in the region: Kitchener, Waterloo, Brantford, Guelph, and Woodstock.

**Job Overview**:
**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Create, maintain and update the Supplier Quality program
- Support addition of new suppliers through the process
- Create, maintain and update supplier files
- Letters of Guarantee (LOG)
- Third-party GFSI audit information
- Supplier questionnaires
- Allergen risk assessments
- CFIA and FDA information
- 24-hour contact lists
- Country of Origin status
- Claims (organic, halal, kosher, gluten free, etc.)
- Partner with QA leadership and Supply Chain in the execution of supplier risk mitigation plans for critical suppliers
- Conduct and guide supplier assessments/audits
- Develop current and projected work statements
- Lead and establish the basis for recovery, corrective, and preventative action plans
- Communicate supplier and organization performance plan risks, issues, and opportunities to stakeholders
- Develop and execute work movement plans
- Other duties as assigned

**Qualifications**:
**Skills and Abilities**:

- Good interpersonal and administrative leadership skills
- Proficient computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and the use of electronic quality management systems
- Excellent organizational and decision-making skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy of information
- Positive attitude and professional approach with the willingness to learn
- Ability to take initiative and work independently with mínimal supervision
- Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure
- Proven ability to work effectively as a team member
- Able to build and foster relationships both internally and externally
- Able to provide sound judgement when assessing compliance risks
- Strong analytical, problem-solving abilities
- Able to prioritize multiple obligations and manage time effectively
- Excellent work ethic and attendance/punctuality
- Ability to complete Supplier Evaluations to assess quality, risk, and performance

**Education**:

- University degree or college diploma in Food Science, Microbiology, or related discipline
- Advanced knowledge of food safety systems and regulations (ie. SFCR, HACCP, FSEP, BRC, GFSI, etc)

**Experience**:

- A minimum of 5 years' experience within the Food Industry (meat/poultry/food preferred) in a GMP environment
- A minimum of 5 years' experience in a supplier management program
- Quality Assurance experience in a food manufacturing facility
- Experience developing and supporting a vendor evaluation system
- Experience completing supplier audits and completing relevant documentation

**Work Conditions**:

- Occasional overtime, weekend work, and other shifts as required
- Occasional work on the plant floor, in a chilled and wet environment
- Exposure to typical office environment, with significant desk, phone and computer work

**GRF also offers its employees**:

- Comprehensive benefits
- Competitive salary
- Option to participate in GRF Pension Program
- Opportunities for advancement
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