Supplier Quality Specialist
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Location: Warren, RI, United States
Date Posted: May 15, 2025
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Bringing our love of food to families for five generations! Blount Fine Foods is a family-owned and operated manufacturer, marketer, and developer of premium fresh prepared foods. We are an engaging team, bringing restaurant-quality products to America including single-serve grab-n-go fresh soups, mac & cheese, and entrées in grocery stores across the country, as well as for hot bars and restaurants. Help us create the finest food experiences including those with specialty certifications that include organic, gluten-free, and low sodium, among others. Join a proven team for growth, success, and a satisfying career!
Summary: The Supplier Quality Specialist will manage several raw material categories. The specialist is responsible for approving new items and suppliers, communicating with suppliers regarding non-conforming goods, and auditing suppliers.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conduct raw material supplier approval, including review of food safety documents.
- Manage multiple raw material categories, point person for designated categories.
- Request and review supplier documents, follow up by phone or email as required.
- Lead supplier calls and supplier non-conformance investigations.
- Support plants with supplier non-conformance-related investigations, communication, and root cause/corrective actions.
- Manage corrective actions for suppliers for non-conformances and ensure timely resolutions from suppliers.
- Collaborate with suppliers to implement corrective actions.
- Provide technical support to Blount manufacturing site regarding non-conforming ingredients and packaging materials
- Monitor and track supplier performance, KPIs, and identify areas for food safety and quality improvements.
- Provide feedback to the Supply Chain Team on supplier performance
- Conduct raw material and supplier risk assessments.
- Travel to conduct food safety & quality audits at suppliers (about 10-25% travel)
- Assure audit findings are addressed and corrective action implemented
- Conduct warehouse audit and documents requests.
- Contribute to the writing and reviewing of corporate FSQ policies and procedures.
Education and/or Experience:
- Bachelor’s or higher in food science, biology, chemistry, or microbiology
- Working knowledge of FDA, USDA, GMP, HACCP, and food allergens
- HACCP and PCQI certification preferred.
- Knowledgeable of GFSI audit schemes
- Needs strong organization and communication skills.
- Highly organized, collaborative, and self-motivated individual
- ASQ auditing certification is preferred
Our Total Compensation Package Includes:
- Medical, dental and vision benefits.
- 401k with Company match.
- Paid time off including vacation, sick time and holidays.
- Education Assistance Program.
- Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability.
- Discounts on Blount products at Company retail location.
- Discretionary Annual Bonus Program.
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