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Quality Specialist - ROW (Consumables)

Unybrands
Location
US
Posted
13 days ago
Department
Sourcing & Procurement
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 3+ years in quality assurance, quality control or supplier quality in a food, beverage, dietary supplement, nutraceutical, pet food or comparable consumable manufacturing environment
  • Working knowledge of GMP and HACCP principles or an equivalent food safety management framework
  • Demonstrated ability to read and critically assess COAs, microbiological reports, batch records and specification sheets
  • Familiarity with microbiological testing parameters and specification limits in a consumable category
  • Experience working with third-party inspection, audit or laboratory partners
  • Fluent English, written and spoken
Nice to have
  • Experience with dietary supplements, nutraceuticals or pet consumables
  • Experience with EU or UK market requirements for supplements or pet food
  • Prior work with manufacturers or exporters in South America
  • Working Spanish and/or Portuguese
  • Familiarity with third-party certification schemes (SQF, BRCGS, FSSC 22000)
What the job really is

The Quality Specialist role at unybrands involves coordinating the quality release of consumable products, such as dietary supplements and pet consumables, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. This includes managing documentation, conducting risk assessments, and collaborating with suppliers and inspection agencies to verify product readiness for shipment. The position requires critical judgment to assess whether the provided documentation and testing results meet the necessary criteria for product release.

Things to weigh
  • No salary listed
  • Role requires critical judgment rather than following a checklist, which may not suit all candidates
  • Candidates from a general food or consumables background are encouraged to apply, indicating a broader search for quality judgment skills rather than niche experience
  • Experience with specific organisms and limits can be learned on the job, which may appeal to those looking to grow in the field
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