We are seeking a highly motivated Quality Assurance Intern to join the Corbion team in Lenexa, KS. The successful candidate should be passionate and enthusiastic about assuring quality for the consumer, knowledgeable in food safety concepts, comfortable peeling back the layers of supply chain sourcing, evaluating and quantifying material and supplier risks.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist the Supplier Quality team to analyze Corbion’s product-related raw materials against regulatory standards to ensure Corbion meets the regulatory or certifying body’s standards globally.
- Support completion of supplier and item risk assessments based upon Corbion’s risk management procedures.
- Monitor regional supplier compliance and supporting global initiatives for supplier management.
- Evaluate and audit Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to keep Corbion’s production plants audit-ready for supplier compliance.
- Assist with a continuous improvement project utilizing TraceGains and SAP data systems for supplier risk reductions, process efficiencies, and/or improve supplier relations.
- Report/discuss work status and other critical information with peers and Quality management.
- Be flexible in taking additional tasks as needed to support business goals
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Degree-seeking student of a BS degree in science/business technical related field or related disciplines. (Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering)
- Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, OneNote, PowerPoint)
- Proficient in email and business communications. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal to communicate with global business partners.
- Familiarity with general food safety principals.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience in food manufacturing or supply chain function within consumer-packaged goods or food industry.
- Familiarity of regulatory authorities and food safety and quality audit schemes (FDA, GFSI, Kosher, Organic, GMO)
- Understanding of quality systems and product/process lifecycle management within the supply chain end-to-end process in a manufacturing environment.
- Statistical process control knowledge and experience.
