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
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. Responsibilities
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 and 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. 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. Qualifications
Technical background in food manufacturing quality and auditing, with experience in both plant and corporate environments. Experience in supplier quality management, supplier audits, CAPA, and regulatory compliance. Strong cross-functional collaboration skills and ability to lead corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Ability to travel as needed and work remotely in the US. Salary: $100,000 - $128,000 + Bonus Benefits Available
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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. Responsibilities
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 and 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. 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. Qualifications
Technical background in food manufacturing quality and auditing, with experience in both plant and corporate environments. Experience in supplier quality management, supplier audits, CAPA, and regulatory compliance. Strong cross-functional collaboration skills and ability to lead corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Ability to travel as needed and work remotely in the US. Salary: $100,000 - $128,000 + Bonus Benefits Available
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