Product Certification Coordinator Position Available In Erie, New York

Product Certification Coordinator Steuben Foods•2.4 Elma, NY Job Details $58,000•$62,000 a year 8 hours ago Qualifications Microsoft Excel Project coordination GMP Mid-level Quality assurance Organizational skills Associate’s degree Communication skills Full Job Description Work Specifications•

Responsibilities:

Leadership of the Steuben Foods’ certification program (e.g., kosher, organic, non-GMO): Work with customers to obtain labeled certifications Identify obstacles to certification and points of noncompliance, extending to recommendation of alternatives and connection with suppliers Collaborate with Packaging Engineer to ensure synergy between package design, labeled certification, and actual formula Interface with certifying agency on filings and audits including corrective measures Maintain organized, accessible files Organic certification annual inspection audit preparation for multiple customers, lead audit and manage Steuben organic program in independent and organized manner. Non-GMO and all other certifications (Gluten-Free, Vegan, Whole Grains, Kosher, Halal, USDA-AMS, NSF for sport and other certifications that may be required for customer marketing and sales purposes). Annual inspection audit preparation for multiple customers, lead audit and manage Steuben non-GMO program in independent and organized manner. Consumer complaint handling for all customers, including Elmhurst Brand. Investigations performed on-time, thoroughly and in professional manner. Assist with new customer product start-up GMP and Food Safety surveys•Leads these in timely manner as we secure more co-man customers. Provide certificates for customer exports through self-initiative and motivation to learn how to secure these certificates on-line, interacting with many regulatory bodies. Review of supplier technical and packaging documentation (label review) to ensure that all certification claims are in order prior to printing new packaging, including for new and existing EM/GF branded products.

Equipment/Training Knowledge:

Written and verbal communication•including facilitation and maintenance of healthy channels between different agents and groups High standard of organization Technical competence to use and, as necessary, learn: Microsoft Excel Logistical software (e.g., Protean) Reporting/presentation software Ability to manage multiple activities and set priorities daily Diligence with attention to detail Strong organizational skills Identification and application of resources Technical knowledge including regulations, ingredients, and formulas Capacity to evaluate data, identify trends, and channel learnings to improvement

Education/Prerequisite Requirements:

Associate degree•in relevant field preferred (e.g. quality, food regulations) 3+ years experience in project coordination, production or quality assurance•preferably in the food industry

Salary Range:

$58,000•$62,000 Steuben Foods is committed to equal employment opportunity. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.