Food Safety & Quality Assurance - Import Manager

Location: Mt. Sterling, IL or any US Dot Location
Department: Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA)
Reports To: FSQA Compliance Manager
Salary Range: $62,113 - $93,169 annually, plus bonus opportunity

As the FSQA - Import Manager, you will be responsible for the food safety and quality assurance of Savor Imports, a specialty food importer powered by Dot Foods. You'll work with vendors and supply chain partners to ensure products meet our expectations and that vendors are compliant with all food safety regulations, foreign and domestic.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Collaborate with Savor Imports' buyers to establish and maintain product and packaging specifications
• Conduct product testing and the auditing of suppliers' facilities and processes
• Ensure Savor Imports compliance to FDA Foreign Supplier Verification Program and others applicable FDA/USDA regulations
• Act as FSQA person of contact for all supplier and customer inquiries, including the investigation and resolution of relevant customer complaints
• Monitor, process, and analyze data for continuous improvement and to minimize food safety risks
• Apply lean thinking and tools to identify and eliminate waste in all areas of the position

YOU MUST HAVE

• Bachelor's degree in food science, related degree, or equivalent Dot experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to collaborate in a team environment

YOU MAY ALSO HAVE

• 3+ years' experience in food manufacturing and/or quality
• Knowledge of GFSI, FDA, and USDA standards and requirements
• Ability to develop and work within budgets
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence persons at all organizational levels
• Proven ability to handle and prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines

ROLE SPECIFICS

• Travel - Overnight domestic travel (4-6 nights per month) and possible international travel (1-2 times per year) to other companies' facilities, outside training, and internal/external business meetings. Must have ability to travel independently as needed, without restriction by all modes of transportation, including car, plane, or train.

WHO WE ARE

Dot Foods makes products more accessible and affordable to the food industry. We add efficiency to the supply chain and build strong partnerships with distributors, suppliers, and operators. Our company was created on a foundation of respect and dependability. People who are open to input, ask questions, embrace diversity, and seek innovative solutions thrive here.

WHAT DOT CAN OFFER YOU

As a family-owned and -operated company since 1960, Dot Foods has created a strong family culture. We make everyone feel included and respected. In addition to an inclusive working environment, we will provide you with:

• Competitive compensation package, including bonuses for successful performance.
• Extensive benefits including medical, dental, 401k, and profit-sharing.
• Significant advancement opportunities

Safety: This position assumes responsibility for the workplace safety of self and co-workers, and for the safety conditions of the work locations, exercise and promotes safe behaviors and show unyielding support of programs, rules, and policies regarding safety.

EOE/AA Employer: Dot believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities. Dot will not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status or other basic classes protected by applicable federal or state law provided they are qualified for employment or for existing positions.