Our Home is a leading food company dedicated to providing high-quality and nutritious products to our customers. We are currently seeking a Certification Specialist to join our team. As a Certification Specialist at Our Home, you will play a critical role in ensuring that our products meet the necessary certifications and regulatory requirements.
In this position, you will be responsible for managing and coordinating the certification process for our products. You will work closely with internal stakeholders, such as R&D, production, and quality assurance teams, to ensure that the necessary documentation and processes are in place to obtain and maintain all food safety and quality certifications. Additionally, you will collaborate with external certification bodies, auditors, and regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with industry standards.
We are looking for a detail-oriented and organized individual with a strong understanding of certification requirements within the food industry. The ideal candidate will have experience working with certifications such as GFSI, Non-GMO, Kosher, and Organic. The ideal candidate will have experience with certifications in a fast paced and ever changing environment with the ability to shift gears according to company priority—adaptability is key. If you are passionate about food safety and quality and have excellent communication and problem-solving skills, we invite you to join our team.
Responsibilities
- Manage and coordinate the certification process for our products
- Ensure that all necessary documentation and processes are in place to obtain and maintain all food safety and quality certifications
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop and implement certification strategies
- Work closely with external certification bodies, auditors, and regulatory agencies
- Conduct internal audits to ensure compliance with certification requirements
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and changes in certification standards
- Provide training and support to internal and external manufacturing facilities on food safety and quality certification requirements
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the certification process
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a related field, such as food science, quality assurance, or a related discipline
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in certification management within the food industry
- Strong knowledge of certification requirements, such as GFSI, Non-GMO, Kosher, and Organic
- Experience working with external certification bodies and auditors
- Excellent organizational and project management skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)