Rich's, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. Working in 100 locations globally, with annual sales exceeding $4 billion, Rich's is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich's®-Infinite Possibilities. One Family.

PURPOSE STATEMENT

The Supplier Food Safety, Quality Assurance, and Regulatory (FSQAR) Specialist supports the approval and monitoring of suppliers of raw materials to self-manufacturing facilities located in the US and Canada.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/OUTCOMES

• Conduct raw material supplier approval and monitoring reviews to ensure compliance to regulatory, customer, GFSI, and internal standards. Request and review compliance documentation and perform follow up by phone or email as required.

• Participate in raw material evaluation process to approve new ingredients and packaging codes.

• Assess supplier and raw material risk in collaboration with internal teams. Work with team to identify supplier monitoring strategies based on risk and communicate to stakeholders.

• Support internal facilities with investigations, communications, and root cause/corrective actions related to raw material non-conformities.

• Compile and review data on supplier and raw material food safety and quality metrics. Provide reporting and recommendations based on data review. Identifies and reports trends in supplier FSQA metrics and escalates identified issues as applicable.

• Assist in development, implementation, and monitoring of ongoing Supplier FSQA programs.

• Schedule food safety audits and/or risk assessments of raw material suppliers. Perform food safety audits (in person or remote desk audits) of raw material suppliers as assigned.

• Act as an administrator to supplier document management tools, including support and training for internal users and suppliers.

• Provide support and participate in projects as assigned in alignment with team objectives.

• Willing to travel up to 20% to support projects and supplier auditing

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• Associates, bachelors, or advanced degree in food science, biology, chemistry, microbiology, or related program.

• Working knowledge of FDA and USDA regulations, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), HACCP, food allergens and pest control.

• Strong quantitative/analytical skills to include interpretation of data, identifying trends, etc.

• Personal computer skills with ability to use Microsoft Office programs and statistical software

• Work effectively in a team environment

• Express ideas and information in a clear and concise manner

• The ability to organize, prioritize, and own multiple tasks while meeting and/or exceeding deadlines

Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Rich's"), are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Rich's. Please contact Rich's Human Resources department at asc@rich.com if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Rich’s is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants, and bakeries around the world. Working in 100 locations globally, with annual sales exceeding $4 billion, Rich’s is a global leader in the food industry with a focus on everything that family makes possible.