Food Safety & Quality (FSQ) Specialist (Supplier Quality Assurance Team)

Food Safety & Quality (FSQ) Specialist (Supplier Quality Assurance Team)

Eden Prairie Office, Eden Prairie, Minnesota, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 7 : 00 AM

SunOpta Overview :

SunOpta (Nasdaq : STKL) (TSX : SOY) is an innovative and sustainable manufacturer fueling the future of food. With roots tracing back over 50 years, SunOpta drives growth for today's leading brands by serving as a trusted innovation partner and value-added manufacturer, crafting organic, plant-based beverages, fruit snacks, nutritional beverages, broths and tea products sold through retail, club, foodservice and e-commerce channels. Alongside the company's commitment to top brands, retailers and coffee shops, SunOpta also proudly produces its own brands, including SOWN, Dream, and West Life. For more information, visit SunOpta and LinkedIn.

SunOpta is looking for talented individuals that demonstrate our most valued behaviors : Passion, Dedication, Speed, Entrepreneurship, Customer-Centricity, and Problem-Solver, to help create a brighter, healthier, and sustainable future of food!

Job Summary :

The Food Safety & Quality (FSQ) Specialist as part of the Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA) team is responsible for supplier quality performance and risk mitigation related to supplier food safety and quality. The successful candidate will maintain strong partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders to uphold SunOpta's quality standards and improve our processes. Additionally, this position conducts supplier audits and meetings to identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities related to food safety and quality. The FSQ Specialist will be the main point of contact when supplier non-conformances arise to work with the supplier on resolution. This is a critical role within the SQA team that requires an individual who is dedicated to swift problem solving while maintaining strong partnerships.

Essential Functions of the Job :

• Conduct supplier site audits / visits with particular emphasis on new and high-risk suppliers.
• Write and deliver audit reports to the supplier and internally upon completion of the audit.
• Manage the supplier non-conformance communication and resolution with suppliers in a timely manner, in collaboration with Procurement, Manufacturing Quality, and Finance.
• Manage the supplier performance process related to food safety and quality risk.
• Assist supplier quality team to ensure the programs meet all FDA, USDA, customers', and SunOpta's requirements.
• Develop and deliver new supplier quality procedures and training, as needed.
• Maintain Supplier Quality KPIs.
• Follow company GMP's (good manufacturing practices), safety procedures and all other quality processes.
• All other duties, as assigned.

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Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

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