Food Industry Quality Assurance Auditor

The Regulatory & Operations Compliance Analyst is responsible for providing proactive leadership and support of food safety compliance within the entire company. This role will also be responsible for reviewing and maintaining technical and regulatory information pertaining to the GFSI standards. The Regulatory & Operations Compliance Analyst will ensure that the organization complies with regulatory requirements with USDA, FDA, State and local authorities. This position will support the Quality Assurance Coordinator in maintaining GFSI certification for all sites.
Key Accountabilities

• Provide technical and regulatory support for major programs and projects
• Conduct weekly walk throughs, inspections, and thermometer calibrations of the operating unit
• Support corporate monthly food safety meetings
• Assist with warehouse tours to guests, customers, and vendors
• Execute corporate food safety compliance strategies, policies, and procedures; maintain open communication with all related departments to address the identification of food safety hazards and process improvement opportunities
• Ensure compliance with applicable food safety regulatory requirements (Federal, State/Provincial and, Local) Maintain effective working relationships with regulatory authorities, industry trade groups, suppliers, owned companies, internal stakeholders, and customers
• Serve as the backup recall contact managing the product recall process to ensure timely execution of recalls and communication to customers, in addition to completion of related documentation
• Monitor regulatory activities and manage compliance with GFSI certification and FSMA
• Assist with audits for GFSI, customer audits, and other 3rd party audits.
• Analyze results and assist with corrective action plans for audit non-conformance.
• Assist with managing compliance with the third party Good Agricultural Practices and Good Manufacturing Practices
• Deliver and track program training for all associates and supervisors with direct Food Safety program responsibilities
• Follow-up promptly and thoroughly on food safety complaints from customers. Effectively communicate resolutions to internal and external stakeholders as needed
• Help with other assigned duties as needed

QUALIFICATIONS
Education

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Animal Science, Biological Science, or Supply Chain/Operations from a four-year college preferred
• Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) training preferred
• PCQI certification preferred
• SQF training preferred
• Willing to train the right individual

Experience

• Minimum 1 years of experience in Distribution Center Food Service Operations, Quality Assurance/Control, Research & Development, Food Production/Operations, Supply Chain, or related discipline preferred
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance preferred
• Understanding of Food Safety regulations, laws, and best practices including those from FDA, USDA, and other state/provincial/ local entities preferred
• Basic knowledge of food microbiology, food safety, and food defense preferred

Skills

• The successful candidate will be comfortable working independently and with a team
• The successful candidate will have a high level of integrity and accountability, specifically the ability to speak and act with complete honesty and trustworthiness
• The successful candidate will be flexible and adaptable to adjust quickly to new circumstances
• In addition, this person must be a team player and eager to learn
• He/She will have high energy and thrive on solving complex challenges
• He/She will be able to handle multiple assignments simultaneously, often with competing priorities

Developing and Leveraging Relationships

• The successful candidate will have superior communication, relationship building, and influencing skills
• He/She will be open-minded, transparent and they will have remarkable listening skills
• This person will communicate ideas in a clear, practical and compelling manner

Other Information

• Travel 10-15%

Benefits

• Immediate: Eligible for Paid holidays
• 30 days: Discounted product rates
• 60 days: Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurance eligibility, 2 PTO days
• 90 days: Eligible to contribute to 401k plan
• 180 days: 2 PTO days
• 1 year: 401k match eligibility, 8 PTO days, company paid Short-Term Disability

Cash-Wa Distributing is a strong, stable and financially smart company. As one of the largest privately-owned food service distributors in the Midwest our family owned company has a history of building strong relationships. If you are interested in joining an innovative, supportive, values driven company, we invite you to consider a career with Cash-Wa Distributing!