Supplier Quality Specialist

Recipe for Success

 

Reser’s is the leading provider of fresh refrigerated foods for the supermarket and food service industries.  Family owned and operated, Reser’s has been a proud sponsor of good times at picnics, BBQs, and affordable family meals since 1950.  Reser’s family of brands include Reser’s American Classics, Main Street Bistro, Don Pancho, and more.  Reser’s operates facilities in the US, Mexico and actively supports the communities it serves.

 

Benefits and Culture

 

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to help employees live a healthier life, build rewarding careers and save for the future.  Reser’s offers choices whenever possible, because we recognize the diverse and ever-changing needs of our employees.  Full-time employee benefits include medical, dental, vision, AD&D, life, 401(k) with discretionary match, wellness programs, paid time off, company paid holidays and a variety of voluntary benefit options.

 

We strive to be Employer of Choice.  As one of our five cornerstones, this means that we go all-out to create an environment that shows we are committed to investing in employee growth and creating a culture of belonging where employees what to build a lasting career.  

 

Visit our website to learn more about our competitive benefit programs – https://resers.com/careers/#benefits

 

 

Title: Supplier Quality Specialist

Location: Corporate

 

Job Summary

The Supply Quality Specialist plays a critical role in managing food safety risks across all Reser’s Fine Foods and Don Pancho facilities.

This position is responsible for creating and maintaining ingredient specifications, performing ingredient food safety approvals, and ensuring compliance with the food safety vendor approval program.

The role involves rigorous evaluation and auditing of vendor practices to mitigate potential food safety risks, thereby safeguarding the integrity of the supply chain and ensuring the highest standards of food safety and quality.

 

 

Essential Position Functions

• Critically evaluate and rigorously audit vendor ingredient specifications and food safety practices to ensure strict compliance with federal food safety requirements such as FDA Seafood HACCP, USDA Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point Systems, and the Food Safety Modernization Act.

This includes conducting thorough reviews of 3rd party audits such as SQF and BRC, identifying potential risks, and implementing corrective actions to mitigate those risks to maintain food safety risk.

• Perform and document comprehensive food safety risk analysis of vendor documentation to ensure all ingredients are properly ranked by risk category and vetted for use in production in a timely manner.

This involves identifying potential hazards, assessing the severity and likelihood of risks, and implementing strategies to mitigate these risks to prevent foodborne illnesses, ensure product safety, and maintain cons...