Senior Supplier FSQA Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New York.

📋 Description

• Oversee supplier qualification procedures and perform food safety and quality risk evaluations during the development of new products and initial assessments.

• Collaborate with Operations and Product teams to relay supplier qualification updates, evaluate capabilities, and offer recommendations.

• Ensure the application of preventive measures, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and risk reduction strategies.

• Engage in on-site production trials and onboarding processes for new suppliers.

• Manage supplier performance tracking and monitor FSQA metrics, including consumer complaints, product quality ratings, deviations, and food safety incidents.

• Conduct supplier audits, on-site inspections, and business performance reviews.

• Lead processes for corrective and preventive actions, ensuring prompt resolution of food safety and quality concerns.

• Implement changing food safety and quality standards, policies, and regulatory requirements throughout the supplier network.

• Propel continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production processes, boost efficiency, and minimize waste without compromising safety or quality.

• Work in tandem with FSQA, Regulatory, Operations, and Product teams on product launches and supplier-related projects.

• Utilize AI technologies and emerging tools to optimize workflows, assess supplier performance, and enhance efficiencies.

• Report directly to the VP of Food Safety, Quality & Regulatory.

⛳️ Requirements

• 8–10 years of experience in food safety, quality assurance, and supplier management within the food sector.

• In-depth understanding of FDA and USDA regulations, including FSMA and HACCP standards.

• Proven experience managing a diverse array of food suppliers, manufacturers, and contracted service providers.

• Familiarity with food production processes, manufacturing settings, and various product categories.

• Experience performing supplier audits, managing corrective actions, and implementing food safety and quality initiatives.

• Strong technical, computer, and data management capabilities.

• Experience in cross-functional collaboration to set priorities, manage timelines, and achieve results.

• Knowledge of high-risk foods, ready-to-eat products, and infant or baby food safety regulations is advantageous.

• Willingness and ability to travel frequently, up to 60% of the time.

• Capacity to work remotely or from the NYC office, collaborating with a distributed team and reporting to a remote manager.

• Proactive and solutions-driven mindset with a passion for food safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, organizational, and project management abilities.

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

• Strong sense of ownership, urgency, attention to detail, adaptability, and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

• Curiosity and enthusiasm for leveraging AI tools and emerging technologies.

🏝️ Benefits

• Stock options for all full-time salaried employees.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.

• 401(k) plan with a 100% company match up to 5% of salary, with no waiting period.

• 11 company holidays.

• Flexible paid time off with no set limit for full-time employees.

• At least 12 weeks of paid parental leave, up to 18 weeks for birthing parents, available after 6 months of full-time employment.

• $250 per quarter allocated for learning and development.

• $200 Welcome to the Team credit.

• 50% discount on recurring code for the employee’s own account.

• 20% discount on recurring code to share with close friends and family.

• Comprehensive benefits that support employee well-being and professional growth.