Supplier Assurance Specialist / SF102 Job in San Fernando 91340, California Us
Pharmavite is a leading and growing US manufacturer, marketer, and retailer of quality vitamins, mineral and herbal supplements both domestically and internationally with a strong portfolio of brands such as Nature Made, (Cholestoff, Triple Flex, and SAM-e Complete), and SOYJOY. With over 30 years as a major force in the nutritional supplement business, Pharmavite was built on the premise of producing the highest quality nutritional products in the country and operates one of the most sophisticated, state-of-the art research and development facilities in the industry.
Position Description:
Pharmavite is a leading and growing US manufacturer, marketer, and retailer of quality vitamins, mineral and herbal supplements both domestically and internationally with a strong portfolio of brands such as Nature Made, SAM-e Complete, and SOYJOY. With over 35 years as a major force in the nutritional supplement business, Pharmavite was built on the premise of producing the highest quality nutritional products in the country and operates one of the most sophisticated, state-of-the art research and development facilities in the industry.
As a member of the Pharmavite team, employees enjoy competitive salaries and an exceptional benefits package featuring medical, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, and long term disability coverage. In addition, employees enjoy educational assistance, credit union membership, substantial discounts on our products, and 11 paid holidays per year.
We currently are seeking a dynamic, strategic, and innovative Supplier Assurance Specialist. This key position will be based in our corporate offices (this may change depending on location i.e. operations, distribution etc.) in San Fernando, CA (So. CA).
Position Summary:
Responsible for continuously improving our inbound supply chain health through general quality management, supplier audits, Corrective Action/Preventive Action (CAPA) management at our suppliers, and acting as the technical link between our suppliers and our Quality, Procurement, Technical Operations, and Production functions.
Responsibilities:
- Performs GMP and audits Pharmavite's suppliers.
- Performs capability assessments of suppliers related to their ability to meet specifications, volume, and other Pharmavite specific criteria.
- Coordinates vendor audit schedules and assists in the scheduling and management of third-party audit assignments, as needed, to ensure that audits are performed in an efficient and timely manner.
- Works with Procurement, Technical Operations, and Production functions to develop and implement a supplier certification program and to proactively improve the quality of purchased materials.
- Works with Procurement to manage ongoing supplier performance under a formal supplier certification program including qualification or disqualification of vendors.
- Manages quality documentation files on suppliers, maintains supplier approval database and manages item restrictions in JDE.
- Ensures that appropriate change control procedures are implemented and followed by suppliers and reviews, investigates and co-approves supplier change and deviation requests.
- Follows up on supplier Out of Specifications (OOS) and failure investigations, and ensures that continuous improvement efforts are implemented by suppliers, as needed.
- Evaluates supplier non-conformance related to products, processes and specifications, to identify the root cause and makes recommendations to improve designs and processes to meet product specifications.
- Prepares and maintains Supplier Quality Agreements.
- Establishes and monitors Quality performance metrics for suppliers.
- Provides on-going support to supplier development initiatives.
- Helps QA, QC and Procurement ensure that supplier's specifications and Certificate of Analysis (C of A's) are consistent with Pharmavite's quality requirements.
- Participates in routine internal audits of Pharmavite facilities. (as directed)
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Requires a four year college degree or its equivalent in chemistry, biology of other science.
Certification:
None. American Quality Society (AQS) certification in auditing, GMP compliance or other quality related function is a plus.
Experience:
Requires two to five years experience in quality assurance, supplier assurance, or audit activities, preferably in a pharmaceutical, dietary supplement, or food processing environment.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Thorough knowledge of GMP's, SOP's, document review, sampling plans and techniques
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Statistical Software (Statistical, SAS, or Minitab) is a plus.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interface with other departments and external suppliers.
- Excellent written and oral communications skills.
- Detail oriented.
- Competent knowledge of manufacturing for dietary ingredient, supplement, or food processing and packaging.
- Ability to work independently with strong organizational and follow up skills.
- Ability to represent Pharmavite and drive change at suppliers with all levels of personal from production floor up to senior management.
- Quality tools and problem solving skills
- Demonstrated skills in conducting root cause investigations and implementing corrective actions.
- Skills in using statistical software (Statistical, SAS, or Minitab) are a plus.
Physical Requirements:
- General, manufacturing, packaging and warehousing environment. Ability to work weekends, as required.
- Ability to travel up to 50% of time, with some travel being concentrated into multiple weeks at a time. Also ability to travel internationally.
Environment:
Exposure to disagreeable elements is moderate.
Safety:
The incumbent must be able to perform this job safely in accordance with standard operating procedures and good manufacturing practices, without endangering the health or safety of self or others.
Supervisory Responsibility:
None
Pharmavite is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V
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