Supplier Quality Assurance Manager (Food)

Supply Chain Quality and Regulatory Specialist

• Hybrid (onsite M, W, F) 1st shift M-F
• Pay: $90-$110k
• Direct Hire
• Waukegan, IL

The Supplier Quality Assurance Manager will engage in all aspects of the clients Supply Quality Management Program. This individual will develop and support the organization leading Supply Quality culture with internal and external partners designed to drive performance that consistently delivers on our Food Safety, Quality, Consumer, and Business expectations. The Supply Quality Manager partners with Quality, Procurement, Supply Chain, R&D, Culinary, Operations, Suppliers, Brokers, and 3rd parties to actively manage the quality of supply base providers activities. The manager will have specific accountabilities to Supplier Audit management, Specifications, Supplier Risk assessments, Supplier Performance Metrics, and Regulatory compliance for the entire supply base. This position reports to the VP of Quality and Foods Safety.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides guidance around regulatory requirements for new and existing ingredients.
• Support the development and execution of the Supply Chain Quality strategy.
• Regulatory Compliance
• Manage direct reports in support of the Supply Chain Quality strategy, including employee development and managing performance expectations.
• Manages the Key Performance Indicator Metrics for Supply Chain Quality
• Manages the Performance/Supplier Relationship management.
• Take a lead role in items involving Woodland Foods Quality policies, procedures, and requirements for the Supply Base.
• Have expertise in Food Safety and Quality management for specific materials and processes covering a wide range of Ingredient and Packaging materials categories.
• Specifications/Incoming Materials Management

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to understand, interpret, and action against Food safety risk and Quality opportunities for improvement in the Supply base management.
• Strong computer literacy is required with proficiency in Microsoft Office software products. Experience with designing and implementing data systems and specific knowledge of ERP, Tracegains desired.
• Knowledge of labeling regulations, the Code of Federal Regulations desired.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail to process information, problem solving, and determining appropriate corrective actions.
• Demonstrated lead auditor skill set that includes audit planning, training auditors, and performing audits.
• Strong influencing and interpersonal skills that foster team building and relationship development. Collaborative team player. Cultivates internal and external partnerships to leverage best practices and technologies.
• Solid data analytic skills and data driven decision-making approach. Ability to effectively collect, analyze and report trends or issues requiring action in supplier performance management.
• Ability to interpret, effectively communicate, and execute Quality strategies and programs with functional partners and supply base providers to drive continuous improvement.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities through effective personal time management and team delegation.
• Bachelor's degree required in Food Science, Quality, Biology, Microbiology or related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 5+ years of related experience within the food industry.
• Certifications in ASQ auditing, HACCP, GFSI Practitioner, Food Safety and Quality Systems, Supplier management are strongly desired.
• In depth understanding of food industry regulation with specific focus on those regulations that impact supplier food safety management.

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