Overview
Griffith Foods is the caring, creative product development partner helping food companies meet the evolving needs of consumers while sustaining the planet. As a family business founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA, Griffith Foods is known for true, collaborative innovation guided by their Purpose of “We Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish the World”. The company’s product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet. For more information, visit www.griffithfoods.com. TITLE:
Supplier Management Specialist LOCATION:
Hybrid in Alsip, IL or Lithonia, GA COMP RANGE:
$72,000 - $107,000 Griffith Foods is hiring a
FSQS Supplier Management Specialist
to manage and oversee supplier risk assessment, supplier audits, along with risk assessment for raw materials. This is your opportunity to join an exciting, stable and eco-friendly company to put your passion for food safety and supplier quality to work using care and creativity to nourish the world.
Responsibilities
Manage all supplier performance related activities
Approval of new suppliers, co-man and external warehousing
Perform risk assessment and food fraud evaluation for raw material items
Ongoing monitoring procedures to ensure that all suppliers of raw materials and packaging are manufacturing products under food safe conditions.
Qualifications and Attributes
Can identify potential safety hazards and compliance issues and provide strong leadership to ensure correction and compliance.
Can identify and audit, as well as communicate accuracy of data
Have a strong technical knowledge of raw material properties and test methodologies
Can effectively communicate findings and requirements to suppliers, co-manufacturers and external warehouse sites.
Have a true passion for food safety and quality.
Qualified Candidates Will Have
Bachelor’s Degree in Science (preferred BS in Food Science)
Minimum of 3-5 years Food Safety/Quality Systems or Food Product Development or Food Regulatory experience in a food environment
FSQS Auditor certified
BRCGS or other GFSI standard training
Willingness to work onsite at either Alsip, IL or Lithonia, GA
This role is affiliated to the Alsip, IL or Lithonia, GA location, and candidates for this role need to reside within a commutable distance to that location. You may be asked to travel to other locations periodically for meetings.
Benefits The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts, EAP, Health Advocacy, Financial Planning, Parental Leave, Care.com, Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance, Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement, Safety Reimbursement, Lifestyle Spending Account, Group Life & AD&D, Voluntary Life Insurance, Short Term & Long Term Disability, 401(k) Plan with Company Match, ESOP, PTO, Holidays & Leaves, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Home & Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Long Term Care + Life Insurance & Legal Assistance. There is also potential for a discretionary bonus, this bonus is based on personal & company performance and is not a guaranteed bonus plan.
Equal Employment Opportunity Griffith Foods believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity. Griffith Foods does not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of the following actual or perceived characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristic or information, AIDS or HIV status, order of protection status, marital status, military or veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, participation in benefit programs, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination.
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Griffith Foods is the caring, creative product development partner helping food companies meet the evolving needs of consumers while sustaining the planet. As a family business founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA, Griffith Foods is known for true, collaborative innovation guided by their Purpose of “We Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish the World”. The company’s product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet. For more information, visit www.griffithfoods.com. TITLE:
Supplier Management Specialist LOCATION:
Hybrid in Alsip, IL or Lithonia, GA COMP RANGE:
$72,000 - $107,000 Griffith Foods is hiring a
FSQS Supplier Management Specialist
to manage and oversee supplier risk assessment, supplier audits, along with risk assessment for raw materials. This is your opportunity to join an exciting, stable and eco-friendly company to put your passion for food safety and supplier quality to work using care and creativity to nourish the world.
Responsibilities
Manage all supplier performance related activities
Approval of new suppliers, co-man and external warehousing
Perform risk assessment and food fraud evaluation for raw material items
Ongoing monitoring procedures to ensure that all suppliers of raw materials and packaging are manufacturing products under food safe conditions.
Qualifications and Attributes
Can identify potential safety hazards and compliance issues and provide strong leadership to ensure correction and compliance.
Can identify and audit, as well as communicate accuracy of data
Have a strong technical knowledge of raw material properties and test methodologies
Can effectively communicate findings and requirements to suppliers, co-manufacturers and external warehouse sites.
Have a true passion for food safety and quality.
Qualified Candidates Will Have
Bachelor’s Degree in Science (preferred BS in Food Science)
Minimum of 3-5 years Food Safety/Quality Systems or Food Product Development or Food Regulatory experience in a food environment
FSQS Auditor certified
BRCGS or other GFSI standard training
Willingness to work onsite at either Alsip, IL or Lithonia, GA
This role is affiliated to the Alsip, IL or Lithonia, GA location, and candidates for this role need to reside within a commutable distance to that location. You may be asked to travel to other locations periodically for meetings.
Benefits The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts, EAP, Health Advocacy, Financial Planning, Parental Leave, Care.com, Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance, Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement, Safety Reimbursement, Lifestyle Spending Account, Group Life & AD&D, Voluntary Life Insurance, Short Term & Long Term Disability, 401(k) Plan with Company Match, ESOP, PTO, Holidays & Leaves, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Home & Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Long Term Care + Life Insurance & Legal Assistance. There is also potential for a discretionary bonus, this bonus is based on personal & company performance and is not a guaranteed bonus plan.
Equal Employment Opportunity Griffith Foods believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity. Griffith Foods does not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of the following actual or perceived characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristic or information, AIDS or HIV status, order of protection status, marital status, military or veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, participation in benefit programs, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination.
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