Temporary Supplier Quality Specialist

THE ROLE: Temporary Supplier Quality Specialist

Our Supplier Quality Specialist works within the OLLY Quality team to execute, track, and report on all activities related to supplier quality programs. This role is responsible for providing operational quality support to suppliers and internal partners related to investigations, CAPAs, qualification activities, and supplier performance. This role is integral in ensuring OLLY has the best-in-category supplier quality management programs and systems to support our growing customer base and a more complex supply chain!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate cross-functionally & externally to investigate deviations/non-conformances & consumer complaints. Track and trend issues that may require further corrective or preventive action (CAPA)
• Issue, track and trend supplier nonconformance (NCRs) to ensure timely resolution of nonconforming issues
• Support the hold, release, inspection, rework &/or destruction of nonconforming product. Provide timely internal & external communication regarding disposition
• Prepare supplier performance metrics and scorecards.
• Maintain OLLY’s quality databases, supplier documentation and approved supplier master list
• Support the supplier audit & qualification program.
• Provide Quality support for our supply partners & cross-functional teams (i.e. Product, Supply Chain, Regulatory Affairs), as needed
• Other duties as assigned

SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES

• 3-5+ years of Quality Assurance/Control experience within a dietary supplement or food manufacturing environment (Dietary Supplement experience preferred)
• Working knowledge of 21 CFR 111 and 21 CFR 117. 
• BS Degree in a science related discipline (Biology, Nutrition, Food Science, Regulatory Affairs or other closely related discipline) or equivalent experience
• Ability to collaborate across departments to maintain quality & compliance requirements
• Strong computer skills in business technology platforms (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, databases, other enterprise applications).  Experience with enterprise resource planning systems (ERP), quality management systems and/or product lifecycle management (PLM) systems is preferred
• Highly skilled in written and oral communication, detail-oriented with strong organizational abilities, an analytical thinker with a positive attitude, and capable of working independently while proactively identifying and addressing roadblocks
• PCQI and/or HACCP certified, preferred

THE DETAILS

LOCATION: Remote, USA 

HOURS: 40/hours a week.

MANAGER: Supplier Quality Director

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. 

The pay range for this position is $34-42/hour dependent on experience.