Food Safety & Quality Assurance Coordinator in Paramus, New Jersey at Gellert Global Group

Gellert Global Group consists of many of the leading North American food importing companies (Atalanta Corporation, Camerican International, Finica, Tipico Cheese Products) and has been involved in importing food products for over 100 years. The combined revenues of GGG exceed $1 billion. GGG companies provide strength in sourcing, insurance, finance, logistics, food safety and information technology, and supplies the needs of retailers, distributors, foodservice chains, hotels, cruise lines, and food manufacturers alike.

GGG seeks a detail-oriented and proactive Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA) Document Compliance Coordinator to collaborate with cross-functional teams and maintain food safety and quality documentation practices. The FSQA Coordinator will support the maintenance of our food safety programs, ensuring compliance with third-party and internal requirements.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Manage supplier documentation and compliance through TraceGains, ensuring all records are accurate, complete, and up to date.
• Assist with the completion of customer QA-related forms and questionnaires, ensuring clear and timely communication to fulfill supplier approval requirements.
• Collect and input data into supplier and quality management systems.
• Coordinate with internal teams and suppliers to ensure all documents remain up-to-date and compliant with FSMA standards and internal requirements.
• Assist with onboarding new suppliers in TraceGains.
• Collaborate in the development of QA compliance programs, as needed.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Thorough attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of quality management systems such as TraceGains, Repositrak, FoodLogiQ, and Share-ify is a plus.
• 0-2 years of experience in food safety, quality assurance, or an administrative support role preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Food Science or a related field preferred.

Our Benefits

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role.

• Health: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, Company-paid life, accident, and long-term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts
• Wealth: Competitive pay, annual bonus opportunity, matching 401(k) with immediate vesting upon enrollment, generous employee referral program
• Happiness:
  • Professional Growth: Online training courses, virtual and classroom development experiences, education assistance program
  • Work-Life Balance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work schedules (subject to your location and role)
  • Team Building: Employee engagement and recognition programs, wellness, philanthropic and DE&I initiatives, Company-sponsored celebrations, and team-building events

The Gellert Global Group of companies is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state, or local law. Gellert Global Group is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact hr@gellertglobalgroup.com.