Supplier & Co-Manufacturing Quality Manager
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full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇺🇸 United States
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Ensure all co-manufacturer product and facility certifications are compliant, including SQF, BRC, Kosher, GF, Non- GMO, and Vegan
- On board new private label customers with co-manufacturers.
- Develop and implement a food safety and quality program for all ingredient suppliers.
- Develop and implement food safety and quality control strategies and programs for all co-manufacturing partners to ensure adherence to quality standards and specifications.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to establish and maintain strong relationships with co-manufacturing partners and ingredient suppliers conducting regular audits and assessments to identify areas for improvement.
- Provide guidance and support in the development and execution of quality improvement initiatives, including process optimization, data analysis, and corrective action plans.
- Monitor and analyze key performance indicators to identify trends and opportunities for process improvement.
- Drive continuous improvement efforts by implementing best practices and fostering a culture of quality excellence across co-manufacturing partnerships.
- Lead investigations into quality issues, determining root causes and implementing effective solutions to prevent recurrence.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a related field, such as quality management or food science
- Minimum of 5-years of experience in quality management within the co-manufacturing or food manufacturing industry
- In-depth knowledge of quality control principles, tools, and techniques
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to assess complex situations and develop effective solutions
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and influence internal and external stakeholders
- Proven experience in leading and managing cross-functional teams
- Knowledge of industry regulations and standards, such as FDA and GFSI
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality results
- Experience with Tracegains
- Ability to travel ~60%
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- 401k Plan with Company Match
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Parental Leave
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
quality managementfood safetyquality controldata analysisprocess optimizationroot cause analysiscontinuous improvementperformance indicatorscorrective action plansauditing
Soft skills
analytical skillscritical thinkingcommunication skillsinterpersonal skillsrelationship buildinginfluencing skillsteam leadershipattention to detailproblem-solvingcollaboration