Quality Assurance & Supplier Compliance Coordinator

Gruma, S.A.B. de C.V.; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Gruma Corporation is seeking a Quality Assurance specialist to coordinate supplier audits, manage SCARs, and oversee lab testing programs across microbiological, chemical, and allergen analyses. The role collaborates with Procurement, Operations and R&D to ensure compliance with GMPs and SQF standards.

Responsibilities include reviewing audit reports, maintaining SAP PLM specifications, and developing quality documentation in Intelex, while driving continuous improvement and data-driven decision

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related science field is required.
• Minimum 3 years of QA, lab operations, supplier quality, or food safety experience.
• Experience with GMPs, HACCP, SQF and lab testing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate supplier audits and follow up on corrective actions and documentation requests.
• Review audit reports conducted by Mission Foods, including non-conformities and supplier corrective action responses.
• Review technical documentation required for approval and qualification of new suppliers.
• Coordinate current and overdue Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs) within Intelex and ensure timely follow-up on corrective actions.
• Oversee external laboratory testing programs, including microbiological, chemical, allergen, and packaging analysis.
• Monitor environmental microbiological programs and support verification activities.
• Analyze laboratory data and identify trends, deviations, and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Manage sample submissions, testing requests, result tracking, and communication with third-party laboratories.
• Develop, review, and maintain ingredients and packaging specifications in SAP PLM and COAAPA.
• Develop, publish, and maintain quality documentation within Intelex.

Skills

GMPs

HACCP

SQF

Analytical thinking

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in food science, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biology, or related field

Tools

Intelex

SAP PLM

Job description

Gruma Corporation is seeking a Quality Assurance specialist to coordinate supplier audits, manage SCARs, and oversee lab testing programs across microbiological, chemical, and allergen analyses. The role collaborates with Procurement, Operations and R&D to ensure compliance with GMPs and SQF standards.

Responsibilities include reviewing audit reports, maintaining SAP PLM specifications, and developing quality documentation in Intelex, while driving continuous improvement and data-driven decision