CPS Inc
Quality Partnership Manager Suppliers - Remote anywhere in the US
CPS Inc, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Quality Partnership Manager Suppliers - Remote anywhere in the US
Chicago, IL US Posted: 09/20/2025 Industry: Laboratory - Food & Beverage Pay Rate: $100,000 - $128,000 + Bonus Remote Friendly: Remote
Job Description
Quality Partnership Manager Suppliers Beverage Client Company is seeking an experienced Quality Partnership Manager to join our dynamic team. This role requires a candidate with a technical background in food manufacturing quality and auditing with experience in both the plant and corporate environments. The ideal candidate will excel in developing and maintaining partnerships with co-manufacturing, 3PL providers, and supplier partners, ensuring exceptional product quality and regulatory compliance across the Beverage Client Company network.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Lead quality and food safety oversight for all raw material and packaging suppliers, ensuring compliance with company standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
Build and maintain strong partnerships with suppliers to drive continuous improvement in quality, food safety, and consistency.
Develop, implement, and manage supplier qualifications, approval, and monitoring programs.
Conduct risk assessments and manage corrective action/preventive action (CAPA) processes related to supplier performance.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Procurement, R&D, Operations, FSQA, and Technical Affairs to align supplier quality expectations with business needs.
Conduct supplier audits, assessments, and performance reviews; follow up on findings and improvement plans.
Manage and resolve supplier-related quality issues, including root cause analysis and long-term corrective actions.
Partner with suppliers to introduce new raw materials and packaging, ensuring smooth onboarding and compliance with specifications.
Track and analyze supplier quality metrics, providing regular reporting and insights to leadership in quarterly business reviews.
Stay current with evolving food safety regulations, packaging standards, and industry trends to proactively manage supplier risk.
Conduct regular quality system audits, recommending improvements aligned with strategic business goals and ensuring Beverage Client Company standards are executed at all times.
Frequent onsite review of production, sanitation, and program records.
Oversee continuous improvement of product quality and plant quality systems through corrective and preventive action programs.
Coordinate and lead incident management and investigations for assigned partners both virtually and onsite as required; this includes incident-related data collection, interpretation and reporting of key information to stakeholders, and execution of the business decision regarding product disposition.
Support internal and external partners through traceability and mock recall exercises ensuring regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.
Develop, analyze, and report Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) related to product quality, safety, and partner performance.
Maintain positive relationships with co-manufacturing and supplier partners, promptly addressing inquiries and concerns.
Maintain thorough partner records.
Facilitate the resolution of customer complaints through effective corrective action processes between partners and Beverage Client Company.
Collaborate on cross-departmental projects, taking a leadership role as necessary.
Establish professional rapport with colleagues at all levels, embodying Beverage Client Company’s culture and values.
If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Kristine O’Sullivan at kosullivan@cps4jobs.com.
JO: 9.19.25KO
Salary $100,000 - $128,000 + Bonus Benefits Available
Job Requirements
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS
5+ years of experience in food manufacturing quality management, including time as a Quality manager in a food manufacturing facility, conducting internal and supplier audits.
Technical degree in food science, biology, agriculture, meat science, or related field
Quality auditing training or certification through an accredited organization
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, PowerPoint, Word
Ability to travel 75% by plane and car to domestic or international sites.
Valid driver's license
Some lifting and the movement of moderate loads require 50-pound lifting requirements.
Willingness to work outside of standard business hours, including evenings and weekends, based on business demands.
Experience working in a high-growth environment where decisions are made swiftly, and priorities shift throughout the day.
Technical knowledge of packaging materials used for CSDs (aluminum cans, ends, corrugate materials, shrink wrap).
Demonstrated ability to build and manage strong supplier relationships with a balance of partnership and accountability.
Ability to travel up to 75%, including domestic and international travel
Experience conducting internal audits, third-party audits, and ongoing performance monitoring
Comprehensive understanding of regulatory requirements (FDA, CDPH, etc.) and industry standards (GMP, HACCP, SQF, etc.)
Ability to serve as a subject matter expert (SME) in processing, packaging, regulatory, or other relevant technical area
Ability to foster and develop positive working relationships with co-manufacturing and supplier partners
Attention to detail with strong organizational and time management skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills; proficiency in writing technical documents such as SOPs, reports, and professional communications
Ability to work effectively in a remote, home-office environment
If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Kristine O’Sullivan at kosullivan@cps4jobs.com.
JO: 9.19.25KO
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Meet Your Recruiter
Kristine O\'Sullivan Sr. Partner The Food and Beverage Division specializes in the placement of technical professionals in the food and beverage industry from entry level to executive level candidates. I have a talented group of recruiters who specifically source Technical Sales Professionals, Scientists, Regulatory Affairs, Scientific Affairs, Executive Technical professionals, Quality Assurance, Product Development, Technical Service, Nutrition, Analytical and Corporate Chefs. We work on both a contingent basis for professional level searches and retained search for executive level searches. CPS, Inc. has been in the talent recruitment business for 40+ years and we recruit nationwide.
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Chicago, IL US Posted: 09/20/2025 Industry: Laboratory - Food & Beverage Pay Rate: $100,000 - $128,000 + Bonus Remote Friendly: Remote
Job Description
Quality Partnership Manager Suppliers Beverage Client Company is seeking an experienced Quality Partnership Manager to join our dynamic team. This role requires a candidate with a technical background in food manufacturing quality and auditing with experience in both the plant and corporate environments. The ideal candidate will excel in developing and maintaining partnerships with co-manufacturing, 3PL providers, and supplier partners, ensuring exceptional product quality and regulatory compliance across the Beverage Client Company network.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Lead quality and food safety oversight for all raw material and packaging suppliers, ensuring compliance with company standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
Build and maintain strong partnerships with suppliers to drive continuous improvement in quality, food safety, and consistency.
Develop, implement, and manage supplier qualifications, approval, and monitoring programs.
Conduct risk assessments and manage corrective action/preventive action (CAPA) processes related to supplier performance.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Procurement, R&D, Operations, FSQA, and Technical Affairs to align supplier quality expectations with business needs.
Conduct supplier audits, assessments, and performance reviews; follow up on findings and improvement plans.
Manage and resolve supplier-related quality issues, including root cause analysis and long-term corrective actions.
Partner with suppliers to introduce new raw materials and packaging, ensuring smooth onboarding and compliance with specifications.
Track and analyze supplier quality metrics, providing regular reporting and insights to leadership in quarterly business reviews.
Stay current with evolving food safety regulations, packaging standards, and industry trends to proactively manage supplier risk.
Conduct regular quality system audits, recommending improvements aligned with strategic business goals and ensuring Beverage Client Company standards are executed at all times.
Frequent onsite review of production, sanitation, and program records.
Oversee continuous improvement of product quality and plant quality systems through corrective and preventive action programs.
Coordinate and lead incident management and investigations for assigned partners both virtually and onsite as required; this includes incident-related data collection, interpretation and reporting of key information to stakeholders, and execution of the business decision regarding product disposition.
Support internal and external partners through traceability and mock recall exercises ensuring regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.
Develop, analyze, and report Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) related to product quality, safety, and partner performance.
Maintain positive relationships with co-manufacturing and supplier partners, promptly addressing inquiries and concerns.
Maintain thorough partner records.
Facilitate the resolution of customer complaints through effective corrective action processes between partners and Beverage Client Company.
Collaborate on cross-departmental projects, taking a leadership role as necessary.
Establish professional rapport with colleagues at all levels, embodying Beverage Client Company’s culture and values.
If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Kristine O’Sullivan at kosullivan@cps4jobs.com.
JO: 9.19.25KO
Salary $100,000 - $128,000 + Bonus Benefits Available
Job Requirements
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS
5+ years of experience in food manufacturing quality management, including time as a Quality manager in a food manufacturing facility, conducting internal and supplier audits.
Technical degree in food science, biology, agriculture, meat science, or related field
Quality auditing training or certification through an accredited organization
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, PowerPoint, Word
Ability to travel 75% by plane and car to domestic or international sites.
Valid driver's license
Some lifting and the movement of moderate loads require 50-pound lifting requirements.
Willingness to work outside of standard business hours, including evenings and weekends, based on business demands.
Experience working in a high-growth environment where decisions are made swiftly, and priorities shift throughout the day.
Technical knowledge of packaging materials used for CSDs (aluminum cans, ends, corrugate materials, shrink wrap).
Demonstrated ability to build and manage strong supplier relationships with a balance of partnership and accountability.
Ability to travel up to 75%, including domestic and international travel
Experience conducting internal audits, third-party audits, and ongoing performance monitoring
Comprehensive understanding of regulatory requirements (FDA, CDPH, etc.) and industry standards (GMP, HACCP, SQF, etc.)
Ability to serve as a subject matter expert (SME) in processing, packaging, regulatory, or other relevant technical area
Ability to foster and develop positive working relationships with co-manufacturing and supplier partners
Attention to detail with strong organizational and time management skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills; proficiency in writing technical documents such as SOPs, reports, and professional communications
Ability to work effectively in a remote, home-office environment
If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Kristine O’Sullivan at kosullivan@cps4jobs.com.
JO: 9.19.25KO
#LI-KM2
Meet Your Recruiter
Kristine O\'Sullivan Sr. Partner The Food and Beverage Division specializes in the placement of technical professionals in the food and beverage industry from entry level to executive level candidates. I have a talented group of recruiters who specifically source Technical Sales Professionals, Scientists, Regulatory Affairs, Scientific Affairs, Executive Technical professionals, Quality Assurance, Product Development, Technical Service, Nutrition, Analytical and Corporate Chefs. We work on both a contingent basis for professional level searches and retained search for executive level searches. CPS, Inc. has been in the talent recruitment business for 40+ years and we recruit nationwide.
8153755310 kosullivan@cps4jobs.com Connect on LinkedIn
Apply Now:
Apply Online
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Unlock your potential in the bustling job market around Chicago, Illinois! Dive into a world of endless possibilities and growth opportunities in the Windy City and its vibrant suburbs. From iconic landmarks like the Willis Tower and Navy Pier to the world-class cuisine of deep-dish pizza and Chicago-style hot dogs, this area is rich in culture and charm. Immerse yourself in the thriving arts scene at the Art Institute of Chicago or enjoy a night out at the renowned Second City comedy club. With top-notch theaters, professional sports teams like the Cubs and the Bears, and lush green spaces like Millennium Park, Chicago offers an unbeatable lifestyle for career-driven individuals. Explore our job listings today and discover why Chicago is the perfect place to kickstart your career journey!
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