Food Safety and Quality Assurance Specialist

7 days ago


Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States Gellert Global Group Full time
Job Title: Food Safety and Quality Assurance Analyst

Gellert Global Group is a leading North American food importing company with a rich history of over 100 years. Our combined revenues exceed $1.7 billion, and we provide strength in sourcing, insurance, finance, logistics, food safety, and information technology to retailers, distributors, food service chains, hotels, cruise lines, and food manufacturers.

Job Summary/Objective:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Food Safety and Quality Assurance Analyst to contribute to our success by working with our Food Safety and Quality Assurance team to ensure our foreign supply partners fully comply with all regulatory mandates and customers' requirements.

Responsibilities:
  • Manage and maintain our Foreign Supplier Verification Program and Food Safety and Regulatory Compliance Program for assigned suppliers
  • Perform Supplier Risk Assessments and review Food Safety and Quality Assurance documents for assigned existing and potential suppliers
  • Audit foreign manufacturing facilities and perform verification activities
  • Work closely with foreign suppliers to resolve any food safety and/or quality control issues
  • Review 3rd party lab testing results and Certificates of Analysis specification and customer requirements
  • Coordinate with internal departments and assist with customer quality assurance and/or food safety documentation requirements
  • Resolve customer complaints; work with suppliers to find root causes and implement corrective actions
  • Monitor suppliers' performance by regularly inspecting products, reviewing food quality and safety documents, and tracking customers' feedback
  • Create, update, and review product specifications; evaluate customer's and supplier's specifications to ensure compliance
  • Conduct product evaluations for sensory, physical, and chemical analysis
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Biology
  • 2 -3 years experience in a similar role within the food industry
  • Experience with GFSI audit schemes
  • HACCP Certification preferred
  • Knowledge and understanding of FSMA and FSVP requirements
  • Effective and professional verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong analytical, organizational and multi-tasking skills
  • Ability to work well within a team and independently
  • Ability to travel (up to 15%) domestically and internationally
Benefits:
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance, Company-paid life, accident and long-term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts
  • Competitive pay, annual bonus opportunity, matching 401(k) with immediate vesting upon enrollment, generous employee referral program
  • Online training courses, virtual and classroom development experiences, education assistance program
  • Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work schedules (subject to your location and role)
  • Employee engagement and recognition programs, wellness, philanthropic and DE&I initiatives, Company-sponsored celebrations, and team-building events
Equal Opportunity Employer:

Gellert Global Group is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state, or local law.



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