Quality Assurance Procurement Specialist

2 weeks ago

Santa Maria, California, United States Gold Coast Packing Full time
Job Overview

Position Summary:

Gold Coast Packing Inc. stands at the forefront of delivering safe, high-quality fresh vegetable products. Our operations consistently achieve exceptional ratings from independent food safety consulting firms. This dynamic role encompasses various responsibilities and expectations outlined below.

Key Qualifications:

  • Exhibit professionalism in all interactions with growers, vendors, customers, and colleagues. Availability via mobile phone is essential.
  • Represent Gold Coast Packing Inc. with professionalism, adhering to appropriate dress standards as required by the role.
  • Timely and accurate dissemination of information to staff, management, and customers as needed.
  • Fulfill additional raw product sourcing tasks as assigned by the Director of Procurement.
  • Demonstrate personal integrity, flexibility in work hours, occasional travel, and reliability. Independent work capability is crucial.
  • Possess a foundational understanding of the harvesting processes for broccoli and cauliflower.
  • Thrive in a fast-paced environment to meet critical deadlines.
  • Have practical knowledge of company-approved contracts, quality control measures, inventory management, product specifications, and technical service protocols.
  • Ability to analyze and resolve practical issues as they arise, utilizing various forms of information.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Conduct inspections of daily harvests from external growers and Gold Coast Farms to ensure compliance with all Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and raw product specifications.
  • Collaborate closely with the Quality Assurance department to maintain comprehensive food safety documentation for all growers, harvesters, and suppliers.
  • Coordinate with Procurement and Quality Assurance teams to report any changes in product quality, harvest quantities, and timing.
  • Engage with harvesters to ensure safe and effective handling of raw products.
  • Oversee post-harvest operations, ensuring timely delivery of products within specified guidelines.
  • Communicate any adjustments to weekly harvest schedules as necessary.
  • Maintain daily communication with growers to confirm or adjust harvest schedules.
  • Stay informed about current and projected market conditions related to all products associated with Gold Coast Packing.
  • Review incoming raw quality reports from the QA team and implement corrective actions as needed.
  • Ensure the success of existing relationships with growers.
  • Continuously seek new opportunities and growers for future raw product sourcing.
  • Attract potential new growers suitable for current or upcoming projects.
  • Adhere to company policies regarding travel and entertainment.
  • Assist in managing inventory of all raw product totes and bins in sourcing areas.
  • Deliver exceptional service to growers, vendors, and customers.
  • Participate in all required weekly meetings.
  • Collaborate daily with the demand planner regarding production needs.

Food Safety and GAP Compliance:

  • Ensure all growers and vendors comply with current GAP standards.
  • Engage in the rejection notification process related to non-compliance with Gold Coast Packing's quality or food safety standards.
  • Conduct daily checks on growers harvesting for food safety, GAP, and quality compliance.
  • Report any non-compliant suppliers or growers.

Gold Coast Packing is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace and prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as defined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy encompasses all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruitment, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Hiring decisions are made solely based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

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