NA FSQS Supplier Management Specialist

As an FSQS Supplier Management Specialist, your responsibilities will include:

• Manage all supplier performance related activities

• Approval of new suppliers, co man and external warehousing

• Perform risk assessment and food fraud evaluation for raw material items

• Ongoing monitoring procedures to ensure that all suppliers of raw materials and packaging are manufacturing products under food safe conditions.

The FSQS Supplier Management Specialist position is well-suited for you if you:

• Can identify potential safety hazards and compliance issues and provide strong leadership to ensure correction and compliance.

• Can identify and audit, as well as communicate accuracy of data

• Have a strong technical knowledge of raw material properties and test methodologies

• Can effectively communicate findings and requirements to suppliers, co manufacturers and external warehouse sites.

• Have a true passion for food safety and quality.

Qualified candidates will have:

• Bachelor's Degree in Science (preferred BS in Food Science)

• Minimum of 3-5 years Food Safety/Quality Systems or Food Product Development or Food Regulatory experience in a food environment

• FSQS Auditor certified

• BRCGS or other GFSI standard training

• Willingness to work onsite at either Alsip, IL or Lithonia, GA

This role is affiliated to the Alsip, IL or Lithonia, GA location, and candidates for this role need to reside within a commutable distance that location and will be required to come into that location. You may be asked to travel to other locations periodically for meetings.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts, EAP, Health Advocacy, Financial Planning, Parental Leave, Care.com, Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance, Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement, Safety Reimbursement, Lifestyle Spending Account, Group Life & AD&D, Voluntary Life Insurance, Short Term & Long Term Disability, 401(k) Plan with Company Match, ESOP, PTO, Holiday's & Leaves, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Home & Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Long Term Care + Life Insurance & Legal Assistance.

Griffith information

At Griffith Foods, you can be a member of a globally connected team that is known for true, collaborative innovation, guided by our purpose to Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish The World. We are a family-owned business, founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA. Our product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet.

At Griffith Foods, we aim to create a regenerative future and build food systems that are sustainable and resilient for both people and the planet. A sustainable supply chain enables us to deliver high-quality products in a way that supports the growers and farming communities.

Learn more about us at https://griffithfoods.com/careers/

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Griffith Foods believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity. Griffith Foods does not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of the following actual or perceived characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristic or information, AIDS or HIV status, order of protection status, marital status, military or veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspect of the employer-employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, participation in benefit programs, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination.

Benefits:

Benefits for this role include Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts, EAP, Health Advocacy, Financial Planning, Parental Leave, Care.com, Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance, Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement, Safety Reimbursement, Lifestyle Spending Account, Group Life & AD&D, Voluntary Life Insurance, Short Term & Long Term Disability, 401(k) Plan with Company Match, ESOP, PTO, Holiday's & Leaves, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Home & Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Long Term Care + Life Insurance & Legal Assistance. There is also potential for a discretionary bonus, this bonus is based on personal & company performance and is not a guaranteed bonus plan.

Client-provided location(s): Alsip, IL

Job ID: Griffith_Foods-JR101277

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-01-27T19:31:54