Vendor Compliance Manager

Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. See below for a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry. There's a seat at our table for you... Position Summary: The Vendor Compliance Manager leads a team to approve and manage vendor compliance to quality standards, good manufacturing practices, sanitation, and adherence to the specifications of the North American Imports and Commodities Group (NAICG). Also oversees the timeliness and performance of approved third parties that are contracted to verify vendor compliance to international Food Safety standards (i.e. BRC, SQF, ISO, etc.). Conducts periodic on-site audits of vendor processing and warehouse facilities on an as needed basis to personally evaluate and confirm compliance to NAICG requirements. Uses information supplied by vendors and approved third-party contractors to analyze data and identify opportunities and improve product quality. How you will make an impact: Assesses adequacy of supplier’s Food Safety and Quality Assurance systems. Reviews and critiques domestic and foreign processor HACCP plans. Executes product withdrawals, recalls or market recoveries, as well as verifies proper disposition of all QA held product. Provides guidance and leadership to the North American Imports and Commodities Team in situations where deviations have occurred or a potential risk has been identified related to food safety and / or quality attributes. Maintains current knowledge of regulatory requirements for approval of foreign manufacturing facilities to supply the United States and/or Canada. Audits food supplier processing and warehousing facilities, both domestic and internationally, to assess compliance against specified standards related to food processing. Manages technical staff who develop, maintain, and revise product specifications. Establishes quality systems and programs designed to track and evaluate finished products to confirm compliance to specifications Develops product sampling and inspection protocols. Manages technical staff to conduct sampling and testing to ensure products meet all NAICG specifications Oversee staff who review and approve product labels and proofs to assure compliance with FDA/CFIA labeling regulations and company specifications Manages staff that maintain Vendor Compliance Log, which may include follow-up with suppliers to obtain required information. Staff also ensures all vendor files are complete and up to date. Manager assists when compliance issues are escalated to his attention. Reviews staff analysis of consumer complaints and any other product data to identify food safety and product quality trends and works to develop action plans to address and resolve issues. Manages relationships with third party firms conducting food safety and product quality audits on behalf of NAICG. Interviews, hires, trains, and retains staff. Conducts performance monitoring of staff, initiates follow through with disciplinary action and termination in consultation with Human Resources when appropriate for the department. Mentors, motivates, and develops staff and serves as a role model and resource to them. Performs other duties as assigned. What you'll bring to the table: 7 years of previous food manufacturing, food service distribution, or quality auditing experience. In lieu of the specified education and experience requirements, a proven capability to perform the essential functions of the job, as demonstrated by an equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant work experience may be considered. Bachelor degree in Business Administration, Microbiology, Chemistry, or related preferred. Proven ability to successfully manage multiple projects. Demonstration of high level of detail management and follow through. Effective organizational and time management skills. Able to represent the culture of GFS through tact, diplomacy and integrity. Knowledge of spreadsheet, database, word processing, presentation, e-mail applications. Intermediate to Advanced proficiency in Excel. Ability to quickly learn proprietary business and reporting systems. BE PART OF AN AMAZING CULTURE WHERE WHAT MATTERS TO YOU, MATTERS TO US! Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process. Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at Gordon Food Service, Inc. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to talent@gfs.com and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line. All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free. Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug tests.