Topco Associates LLC

QA Engineer

• Promote the delivery of Quality Assurance services to members
• Evaluate supplier manufacturing facility audit/certification documents and product safety practices against established product safety and quality criteria
• Review supplier and product performance, perform trend-line analysis, investigate root causes of product performance concerns and consumer complaints, and drive continuous improvements
• Engage with members, suppliers and internal stakeholders to enhance program execution and deliver brand-aligned quality products
• Assist in developing new suppliers, products and maintaining supplier information
• Manage the Topco supplier facilities approval process
• Review and manage suppliers' third-party audits/certifications and track corrective actions
• Conduct plant inspections at supplier locations as necessary to evaluate compliance with good manufacturing practices and food/product safety and security protocols
• Maintain and update supplier approval documentation and ensure supplier RAQs and controls meet Topco requirements
• Develop and report supplier performance metrics based on product safety and brand risk
• Prepare and issue reports related to supplier performance, plant assessments and product assessments
• Review manufacturing, quality assurance, sanitation, pest management and associated records at supplier locations during onsite visits
• Work with the Topco Recall Coordinator, suppliers and members on product quality and safety issues involving recalls or market withdrawals
• Evaluate new suppliers with Category Management, Sourcing and Marketing Business Management
• Investigate consumer and member complaints
• Ensure Topco products and packaging comply with regulatory and trademark requirements
• Develop and perform technical presentations related to product evaluation techniques
• Perform other related duties as assigned

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