Quality Specialist

Ryder System, Inc.; Provo (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits start

401(k) with company match

Discounted employee stock purchase

Quality employee discounts

Paid holidays and PTO within firstYear

Up to 12 weeks paid maternity leave

Job summary

Ryder System, Inc. in Provo, UT is hiring a Quality Specialist to support and maintain the quality system for our manufacturing facility. You will own supplier approval, develop specifications, and assist with certifications (NSF, SQF, Organic, Kosher).

The role requires a HS/GED, a 3+ year background in quality/regulatory systems in food or dietary supplement industries, and PCQI within a year. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum HS/GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in food science or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in quality/regulatory systems in food or dietary supplement industry.
• 0-1 year experience maintaining HACCP, NSF, SQF and Organic programs preferred.
• PCQI certification within 1 year required.
• HACCP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect and maintain supplier approval documentation.
• Review records to determine supplier approval and update approved supplier list.
• Manage the Food Fraud program with risk assessments and documentation.
• Develop specifications for finished products, ingredients and packaging.
• Maintain master manufacturing records (batching/packaging).
• Review production and testing records to determine product release.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, forms, work instructions and quality documents.
• Conduct internal GMP and prerequisite program audits and resolve non-conformances.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written English

Education

HS/GED

Bachelor's in food science or related

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are immediately hiring a Quality Specialist in Provo, UT for our Supply Chain Solutions division.

Pay Type: Exempt / Salary paid Twice Per Month

Annual Salary Pay: $60,000-$65,000 per year based on experience

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

• Experience with CAPA procedures preferred
• Experience with Food Grade preferred
• Experience with SQF and/or HACCP preferred

• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits start at 30 Days
• 401 (K) Savings Plan with a company match
• Discounted employee stock purchase options
• Quality employee discounts that actually save you money on tools, cars, appliances, travel and more
• All major holidays paid and Paid time off within your first year
• Up to 12 weeks paid maternity leave

SUMMARY

This position will help support and maintain the quality system for our manufacturing facility. This role will take ownership of the supplier approval process, develop and maintain accurate specifications, develop Master Manufacturing Records (MMRs), approve completed production records, perform internal audits and resolve non-compliances, submits product documentation for approval from certification bodies and assists with maintaining certifications including NSF, SQF, Organic, Gluten Free and Kosher.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Collect and maintain documentation associated with the supplier approval process.
• Review collected records and determines if the supplier should be approved for use, and maintains the approved supplier list.
• Manage the Food Fraud program, including risk assessments and maintains applicable documentation for the program.
• Develops and maintains specifications for finished products, ingredients and packaging.
• Develops and maintains master manufacturing records (batching and packaging production records).
• Reviews completed production and testing records and determines product release.
• Develops and maintains SOPs, Forms, Work Instructions and other Quality Documents.
• Conducts internal audits on GMP's and Quality pre-requisite programs, evaluates potential risk areas and resolves non-conformances.
• Submits new product documentation for certification approval from Kosher, Organic, Gluten Free, etc., certification bodies and assists maintenance of NSF & SQF certifications.
• Participates in process validations (such as sanitation and CCP's) and determines compliance.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists with responsibilities for HACCP and Food Safety programs
• Assists with customer complaints and CAPA's
• Assists with employee training
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• HS/GED required
• Bachelor's degree in food science or related science, preferred

EXPERIENCE

• 3 years or more experience performing, at least most of the job duties listed above, working with Quality or regulatory systems in the food or dietary supplement industry, required
• 0 - 1 year experience maintaining HACCP, NSF, SQF and Organic programs, preferred

SKILLS

• Excellent verbal and written communication in English, required
• Proficient using Microsoft Word and Excel, intermediate required

LICENSES

• PCQI certification withing a year, required
• HACCP certification preferred

Job Category

Quality

Our Culture & Commitment

At Ryder, you’re trusted to make an impact—while enjoying room to grow and having a voice that’s heard.

Our culture is built on respect, collaboration, and shared pride in doing great work rooted in innovation and safety.

Your Voice. Your Success. The Future We Build Together.

Compensation Information

Pay Type: Salaried Minimum Pay Range: 60,000 Maximum Pay Range: 65,000

Benefits Information: For all Full-time positions only: Ryder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits, to include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance options, as well as paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave, and a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan.

Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Important Note

Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records check and a road test; and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.

Security Notice for Applicants

Ryder will only communicate with an applicant directly from a [@ryder.com] email address and will never conduct an interview online through a chat type forum, messaging app (such as WhatsApp or Telegram), or via an online questionnaire. During an interview, Ryder will never ask for any form of payment or banking details and will never solicit personal information outside of the formal submitted application through www.ryder.com/careers. Should you have any questions regarding the application process or to verify the legitimacy of an interview or Ryder representative, please contact Ryder at [e-mail] or 800-793-3754.

Legal Disclosures

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