Supplier Quality Coordinator

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Job Title: Supplier Quality Coordinator

Job Type: Full-time; On-site

Responsibilities:

• Conduct risk-based incoming raw material and packaging evaluations for fruits, sweeteners, functional ingredients, and packaging categories.
• Execute raw material and supplier review of shelf life by coordinating documentation, technical review, and internal approvals.
• Support supplier setup, approval, COA requirements, and raw material testing setup in TraceGains under direction of the Senior Manager.
• Own and maintain CCFF internal raw material specifications for assigned ingredients, ensuring current requirements and approvals are documented.
• Collect, review, and track supplier approval and monitoring documentation, including specifications, certificates, questionnaires, test results, and corrective actions.
• Monitor assigned supplier performance and escalate gaps, recurring issues, late documentation, or emerging risks.
• Support investigation and documentation of supplier-related nonconformances, plant rejections, customer complaints, and CAPA actions.
• Manage Organic and Kosher compliance documentation for assigned ingredients and support other applicable certification requirements.
• Provide on-site compliance support for Greenwood for certifications, coordinating with the Regulatory & Compliance Manager and plant Quality team.
• Support supplier audits and follow-up activities, including evidence collection, action tracking, and closure verification.
• Maintain accurate records, trackers, and status reporting to support timely decisions and supplier quality KPIs.

Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, Supply Chain, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• 3+ years of food manufacturing experience in supplier quality, quality assurance, food safety, regulatory compliance, or raw material management (experience in fruits, sweeteners, functional ingredients a plus).
• Working knowledge of GMP, HACCP, FSMA, supplier approval, specifications, COA review, incoming material controls, and RCA/CAPA principles.
• Experience with food ingredients, supplier documentation, certifications, and quality or regulatory databases preferred.
• Experience with TraceGains or a comparable supplier quality platform preferred.
• Experience utilizing ERP systems to support ingredient traceability, inventory control, and raw material management.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, analytical thinking, follow-through, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and ability to work effectively with suppliers and cross-functional teams. xhyhwjd
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Location: Greenwood, IN

Compensation Details: This position offers a competitive base salary and bonus