Senior Food Safety Specialist – Supplier Quality
| Company | Hello Fresh |
|---|---|
| Location | Toronto, ON, Canada |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in a Supplier Quality or Food Safety role, with exposure to ready-to-eat (RTE) products considered an asset
- Post-secondary education in Biological, Chemical, or Food Science, or a related discipline
- Experience with supplier onboarding, including the evaluation and approval of new suppliers and add-on products
- Knowledge of co-manufacturing operations and the ability to ensure that suppliers meet safety and quality requirements
- Strong understanding of food safety principles, product quality improvement processes, and shelf-life validation for RTE products
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams such as procurement, operations, and customer care to maintain high food safety and quality standards
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to address supplier and customer inquiries efficiently
- Ability to travel domestically as per business requirements (approximately 15 – 25%)
Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain the supplier management system, ensuring all supplier profiles, quality documentation, certifications, and product specifications are accurate and up to date
- Support the onboarding of new suppliers and products by ensuring all necessary quality documentation, certifications, and specifications are collected, reviewed, and approved
- Provide support for supplier audits and third-party inspections, assisting in the evaluation of supplier compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory standards
- Assist in investigations related to supplier quality issues and food safety concerns
- Coordinate the shelf-life validation process for RTE and meal-kit products, ensuring proper sample collection, data analysis, and verification of product safety and quality
- Work closely with Operations and suppliers to track non-conformances and assist in corrective actions to enhance food safety and quality systems
- Assist with maintaining food safety documentation, supplier compliance records, and internal FSQA reporting
- Assist in internal and third-party audits (e.g., BRCGS, CFIA, SQF) by maintaining compliance records and addressing non-conformances
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with supplier audits is a plus