Supervisor, Contract Quality Assurance

How You'll Make an Impact

• Lead quality oversight of external contract manufacturers (CMs) and supplier sites.
• Conduct supplier audits and support vendor technical capability development programs.
• Drive continuous quality improvement initiatives and oversee remediation plans.
• Monitor supplier quality performance through periodic reviews and compliance assessments.
• Lead investigations, Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs), change controls, and quality risk assessments.
• Support GMP audits, regulatory inspections, and compliance-related activities.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Research & Development, Science & Technology, and Commercial functions.
• Serve as the Quality Assurance Lead during product technology transfers, validation activities, and new product introductions (NPI).
• Partner with Manufacturing, Sourcing, R&D, Technical Centers, Regulatory Affairs, Marketing, Global Sourcing, and Contract Manufacturers to ensure quality requirements are met throughout the product lifecycle.
• Provide technical guidance on product risks, design considerations, quality expectations, and potential trade-offs to support informed business decisions.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Quality Assurance, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Quality, or a related field.
• Proven experience managing HACCP systems and food safety programs.
• Experience leading supplier audits, GMP audits, and regulatory inspections.
• Demonstrated success in driving compliance, quality improvements, and corrective action programs.
• Strong understanding of FMEA, HACCP, risk assessment methodologies, and quality risk management.
• Working knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS) and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Experience in food manufacturing, regulated industries, or quality leadership roles.
• Knowledge of food ingredients, nutritional functions, product formulations, calculations, and data analysis.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong expertise in supplier quality management and external manufacturing oversight.
• Sound knowledge of food safety regulations, GMP, HACCP, QMS, and quality compliance systems.
• Proven ability to lead continuous improvement and quality excellence initiatives.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and risk assessment capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to develop concise technical documentation and present complex information effectively.
• Experience working with global and cross-cultural teams.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to influence, coach, and collaborate across functions.
• Proficiency in quality tools and methodologies, including CAPA, Root Cause Analysis, FMEA, and Risk Management.