Supplier Quality Manager

Third Party Supplier Management

Develops and implements programs and standards for the identification qualification, and on-going assessment of 3rd party suppliers of ingredients, packaging materials, WIP, and finished goods.

Collaborates with Co-Manufacturing and Procurement teams during the identification and vetting of suitable manufacturing partners.

Sets standards and maintains key Food Safety and Quality performance metrics for suppliers and co-manufacturers to identify continuous improvement opportunities and to mitigate risk.

Leads employee training and coaches on proper assessment and on-going maintenance of 3rd party suppliers.

Supports product start-ups, reformulations and the identification of unique technologies as warranted.

Assists complaint investigations, risk assessments and drives corrective actions to deliver customer and consumer satisfaction.

In collaboration with Plant Quality Managers, aligns testing methods, equipment, and standards to certify Food Safety and Quality performance metrics for all internal plants and to identify continuous improvement opportunities in the labs.

Plays a role in the evaluation and pre-planning for new Mergers and Acquisitions.

Interacts with and influences the cross-functional team to and through the commercialization process.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, Microbiology, Chemistry, or other similar science related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in food manufacturing and quality management.
• Broad knowledge of food manufacturing with experience in quality, food safety, product development, or operations
• Comprehensive knowledge of food safety regulations and requirements (FSMA, HACCP, GMP)
• Experienced in GMP, HACCP, and Quality Systems auditing (certification for a GFSI accepted scheme by an accredited agency preferred)
• Certified Preventive Controls for Human Food (PCQI) within 12 months
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to influence without authority
• Ability to travel 40-50% of the time.