Food Quality Compliance SpecialistAuditor Quality Specialist
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Job Description
Do you have a solid knowledge of manufacturing & quality improvement and quality assurance methodologies within the food industry Would you like a position where you will have a great impact on the way IKEA is working together with our suppliers sites across the Americas A position that offers you a chance to work with and through others to ensure compliance to regulations and IKEA requirements. A position where you will lead the work of securing the high quality of our food products to millions of customers each year Then this might be an opportunity for you!
About the job
As Quality Specialist your function will be to support both business teams and suppliers in the IKEA Quality standard implementation process. You will verify compliance against IKEA food requirements standards and ways of working to deliver products satisfying customer expectations.
As the Food Quality Specialist you will:
- Plan and perform food related audits and verifications and execute assessments according to IKEA standards working instructions.
- Support the business teams and suppliers in implementing the containment and corrective actions.
- Coach inspire and enable business teams and suppliers in the IKEA quality standards as well as in utilization of problemsolving tools in the daily work and specifically related to quality deviations to continuously maintain and improve compliance performance and create a compliance culture.
- Review of importers FDA Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) hazard analyses documentation and procedures in accordance with requirements and legislation.
- Lead and facilitate effective trainings for both internal and external business partners to develop competence of local global and IKEAspecific requirements.
- Update and maintain all necessary systems where reports and results are registered.
- Secure supplier & product quality/safety compliance following GFSI standard.
- Lead and participate in global/local projects related to quality.
- Collaborate across globe within quality matrix to develop IKEA food safety and quality policies.
Qualifications :
Required:
- Background in food quality assurance engineering risk management and production development; preferably having a food quality assurance or engineering education 25 years of working experience within the food industry)
- Auditing experience and skills
- Certification and practical knowledge of HACCP and HARPC analyses able to identify gaps
- Knowledge of Quality Management Systems and Quality tools
- Are result oriented high energy and selfdriven
- Able to assess manufacturing process
- Fluent in English (both written and verbal)
- Comfortable with traveling up to 5060 (air travel domestically and internationally)
- Able to drive and hold a valid drivers license
Preferred:
- Preventative Control Qualified Individual (PCQI)
- Experience working in manufacturing with a processoriented environment
- Fluent in Spanish (both written and verbal)
Additional Information :
IKEA Purchasing Services (US) Inc.s main office is in King of Prussia PA and is a subsidiary of the Inter IKEA Group. The Inter IKEA Group is a part of Inter IKEA Systems B.V. owner of the IKEA Concept and worldwide IKEA franchisor.
The IKEA brand is one of the most successful home furnishing brands in the world. We are a valuesdriven company with a passion for life at home. Our vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. IKEA stores offer almost 10000 affordable home furnishing products and solutions. Today there are over 392 IKEA stores in 48 countries around the world.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
At IKEA we value diverse backgrounds perspectives and skills. We are committed to providing coworkers with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We encourage individualism and invite you to come join our team and be yourself with us!
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
