Supplier Quality Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Role Overview

The Supplier Quality Coordinator supports supplier approval, incoming material risk controls, specifications, and ongoing supplier compliance for assigned ingredients at the Greenwood facility. This role provides on-site supplier quality and regulatory support while partnering closely with the Senior Manager, Supplier Quality and Compliance based in Irwindale, CA.

Key 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, 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.

Skills and Qualifications:

·         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.

·         Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Founded in 1986, California Custom Fruits & Flavors (“CCFF”) is a leading developer and manufacturer of custom-formulated specialty ingredients & flavors. CCFF develops tailored solutions for its diverse customer base of brands, retailers, and co-manufacturers across numerous food products and channels. With world-class facilities in California and Indiana, CCFF has served as a leading partner and innovator of industry-leading flavors and formulations for nearly four decades. ________________________________________________________________________________________________

CCFF is backed by Peak Rock Capital, a leading middle-market private investment firm that makes equity and debt investments in companies in North America and Europe. Peak Rock's equity investment platform focuses on opportunities where it can support senior management to drive rapid growth and performance improvement, with expertise in corporate carve-outs and partnering with families and founders seeking first-time institutional capital.

Company Description

Founded in 1986, California Custom Fruits & Flavors (“CCFF”) is a leading developer and manufacturer of custom-formulated specialty ingredients & flavors. CCFF develops tailored solutions for its diverse customer base of brands, retailers, and co-manufacturers across numerous food products and channels. With world-class facilities in California and Indiana, CCFF has served as a leading partner and innovator of industry-leading flavors and formulations for nearly four decades. ________________________________________________________________________________________________\n\n\nCCFF is backed by Peak Rock Capital, a leading middle-market private investment firm that makes equity and debt investments in companies in North America and Europe. Peak Rock's equity investment platform focuses on opportunities where it can support senior management to drive rapid growth and performance improvement, with expertise in corporate carve-outs and partnering with families and founders seeking first-time institutional capital.