Supplier Quality Manager - Plymouth, United States - Sartori Company

Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities assigned include the following: Other duties may be assigned.

Oversees and "Supplier" and Sartori on-site assessments, analyzing compliance with company and industry standardsChampions problem solving and root cause analysis activities with supplier to eliminate recurrence of non-conformancesCommunicates company expectations to "Suppliers" and Sartori operated facilities and ensures compliance to Sartori standardsCreates successful relationships and identify issues and work towards a solution.

Creates and maintains documentation and reports related to Suppler Quality. Create quality standards for new ingredients, materials, assess non-conformance rates.

Reports quality performance of the supply base and identifies any needs for improvementProvides support to the Item Set-Up process by approving new ingredients and supplier facilities during onboarding.

Organizes annual supplier appraisals, reviewing requests for completenessDocuments and maintains detailed specifications of supplied ingredients and co-manufactured finished goodsDevelops specifications for purchased cheeses as needed to support contracts and procurement activitiesApproves new ingredients and packaging materials to support item set-up activitiesManages and maintains Approved Supplier and Ingredient databasesOwns Sartori Annual Assessment programOwns SQF program management at a corporate quality levelQUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEBachelor's Degree in Biology, Microbiology, Food Science, Nutrition, or related field, required. 7+ years of related experience, required.
Experience implementing and applying quality tools (CAPA, Root Cause Analysis, FMEA) and auditing experience.

OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESDriven to achieve expected results through coaching and managing activities of othersExcellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and writtenDemonstrated management, problem solving and conflict resolution skillsAbility to speak effectively before individual Team Members, between departments, or in small groupsOrganized with a strong attention to detail to achieve thoroughness and accuracy in everyday responsibility.

Self-motivated and results driven with a high degree of ownership and accountability.
Customer focus - to enhance the internal and external customer experience.
Critical thinking and decision-making skills to quickly identify and resolve problems.
Collaborative - partners with other Team Members to realize the best results.
Information seeker - investigates thoroughly to get relevant information.

Acts proactively and perseveres through challenges to achieve resultsStrong computer skills to include proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, JD Edwards or related ERPPHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.

The Team Member is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The Team Member must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Team Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The Team Member is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
This position may require up to 25% travel including overnight stays and air travel.