Supplier Quality Manager (Remote)

Position Overview The Supplier Quality Manager will play a critical role in ensuring the quality, safety, and compliance of all incoming materials and supplier-partner programs.

This position will lead supplier qualification, ongoing monitoring, and performance management programs while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

The role is remote, manages one direct report, and requires strong technical expertise in food safety standards, regulatory compliance, and data-driven decision-making.

Occasional travel to company manufacturing sites and supplier locations may be required.

This position may also serve as a designated back-up for the Senior Director of Quality and Plant QA Managers as needed, ensuring continuity of leadership and decision-making across the Quality organization.

Key Responsibilities Supplier Management & Compliance Lead supplier approval, auditing, monitoring, and verification processes, ensuring compliance with GFSI-benchmarked standards (BRC, SQF, FSSC 22000) and company requirements.

Oversee risk assessments, corrective action management, and continuous improvement plans with suppliers.

Serve as the primary liaison with suppliers on quality and food safety expectations, audits, and issue resolution.

Food Safety & Regulatory Oversight Maintain advanced knowledge and application of HACCP principles and ensure supplier programs align with company HACCP plans.

Act as a PCQI resource for supplier programs, ensuring compliance with US and Canada requirements.

Ensure supplier documentation meets requirements for USDA Organic, Juice HACCP, FSMA and FSVP where applicable.

Support internal plants as needed for QFS processes.

Data & Systems Management Manage supplier documentation and compliance tracking within platforms such as TraceGains.

Build and manage dashboards to visualize supplier performance, quality trends, and risk indicators.

Report KPIs to senior management.

Leverage data analytics to drive strategic supplier quality improvements and business decisions.

Leadership & Collaboration Manage and develop one direct report, fostering growth in supplier quality expertise.

Lead cross-functional supply quality meetings, ensuring alignment between procurement, operations, and quality.

Confidently drive meetings, ensuring clear action plans, accountability, and measurable outcomes.

Note :

• This is not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, and other duties may be assigned as required to meet business needs.

Required Qualifications Education :

Soft Skills :