Quality Specialist- Supplier Quality

Company: Boston Beer Company
Location: Fayetteville
Posted on: June 9, 2021

Job Description:

Description We are The Boston Beer Company. We brew the best beer. We hire the best people.We are always eager to find competitive, motivated, hardworking people who love beer and want to join our team. We work hard and we play hard. Think you have what it takes?We are currently hiring aQuality Specialist -Supplier QualityinBreinigsville, PAThe Quality Specialist-Supplier Quality performs evaluations of packaging materials and ingredients to determine conformance to specification, supports production trials and collects data and observations for supplier qualifications. The role supports production locations by gathering evaluating and tracking Supplier follow-up on defective materials. The role also performs reviews of artwork including color evaluation, material counts and compliance to BBC specifications. The person works closely with operations, engineering procurement and planning to support improvement of our suppliers their materials and material performance. The role will also perform supplier food safety and quality audits.What You'll Do: Perform visual, physical and analytical procedures on ingredients and packaging materials and generate reports with findings and recommendations.Develop and publish methods for packaging material evaluations.Collect, track and document ingredient and material non-conformance information and samples.Create and follow-up on supplier non-conforming reports, track and verify effective corrective actions with suppliers.Perform quality, food safety and process audits of ingredient and packaging material suppliers.Collect data from manufacturing and generate Supplier Quality KPIs and periodic reports to enable supplier performance evaluations.Establish and maintain a library of material specifications.Perform sensory evaluations. What We're Looking For: BS or BA in Science or Engineering; Food Science preferred; Will consider commensurate experienceHACCP certificationPCQI certificationBS degree in a science2 years of experience in Quality, Supply Chain, or Operations disciplineKnowledge of core Food Safety and Quality sciencesKnowledge of FSMA requirementsExperience in Root Cause Analysis and Corrective ActionAbility to read, comprehend, and communicate technical data to suppliersStrong leader that exhibits presence and influenceGeneral Statistical Process Control knowledge, including implementationHigh degree of competence in laboratory and inspection techniquesProven successes in building and maintaining relationships with multiple suppliers / customersPassionate, high-energy, self-starting team player who achieves goals and strives for continuous improvementExperience working remotely Some Perks:Our people are our most important "ingredient." We not only have to hire the best, but we have to reward, develop, and retain them too. We also have a variety of benefits including a competitive compensation package, extensive training programs, excellent healthcare, a discounted stock purchase plan, and a 401K program with a generous company match. Not to mention, there's the free beer too!Boston Beer Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to help ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who wish to request accommodation in the job application process can contact (see application details) for assistance.

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