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Supplier Quality ManagerBakeMark • Spartanburg, SC, US
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Supplier Quality Manager

Supplier Quality Manager

BakeMark • Spartanburg, SC, US
5 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

When it comes to baking, BakeMark has its own secret ingredient : a team of passionate talented employees. For over 100 years, BakeMark has stood for excellence in quality and service, for our customers, our stakeholders and our colleagues. We attribute our success to our colleagues and their contributions towards meeting the needs of our customers and stakeholders. We shall share our values and ways of working. We are passionate about the baking industry. We excel at creating strong partnerships within the company and with our loyal customers. We love to innovate and thrive to manufacture and deliver performing bakery products and world-class customer service.

With over 100 years of service to the baking industry, BakeMark is recognized as an industry leader and trusted partner for quality bakery ingredients, products, supplies and service. BakeMark is a manufacturer and distributor with 23 branches conveniently-located across the U.S.

At BakeMark we appreciate our employees and their families and offer a competitive pay and a full suite of benefits :

  • Competitive Compensation
  • Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance (Comprehensive healthcare benefits package, with many coverage options at a very low employee cost)
  • 401K (generous retirement benefits) with a Company Match
  • Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off

SUMMARY : The Supplier Quality Manager, under limited supervision, will perform a variety of duties related to the approval of suppliers for ingredients, resale finished products and packaging to maintain the Supplier Management Program and other related assignments as requested. Must demonstrate drive for results, strong analytical thinking, creativity, multi-tasking proficiency, self-motivation, collaborative mindset, good business acumen and attention to detail.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • The Supplier Quality Manager oversees and directs the Supplier Management Program in maintaining safe and quality foods, while driving continuous improvement to exceed the expectations outlined in the Food Safety Modernization Act and our own internal policies.
  • The Supplier Quality Manager ensures flawless execution of supplier verification activities and management of relationships to drive on-going compliance with internal and external partners by proposing and implementing solutions.
  • Is directly responsible for the process for the Qualification of New Suppliers, including but not limited to risk assessments, hazard analysis evaluations, specification approval, testing requirements, and validation of food safety documents.
  • On-going management of suppliers, including annual document review, change notifications, and review of non-conformances. Trend performance of suppliers.
  • Facilitates the resolution of complex quality issues including corrective actions and overseeing vendor disqualification processes with Procurement.
  • Provides guidance, direction and training to cross-functional team on all supplier quality program requirements and systems.
  • Builds relationships and educates internal / external business partners to drive program compliance.
  • Work with procurement / R&D to qualify new suppliers / ingredients / packaging.
  • Work with procurement to qualify copackers.
  • Work with plants to ensure they have all required ingredient documents for the finished products they are manufacturing.
  • Work with plants to maintain GFSI compliance and participate in 3rd party audits.
  • Create vendor audit schedule and perform vendor audits based off of schedule based on risk and / or quality issues requiring an audit.
  • Create and maintain Supplier Quality Procedures / Forms and ensure compliance to GFSI Standard.
  • Participate in cross functional teams to conduct risk assessments / vulnerability assessments.
  • Manage supplier recalls.
  • Assist with monitoring of regulatory trends that may impact suppliers.
  • Adheres to manufacturing best practices, GMPs, etc.
  • Treats all customers (both internal and external) with dignity, respect, courtesy and kindness.
  • Responds to all customer inquiries and requests to insure customer satisfaction.
  • Treats all with dignity, respect, courtesy, and kindness.
  • Ensures that the responsibilities, authorities and accountability of all direct subordinates are defined and understood.
  • Adhere to all company policies, procedures and safety rules as stated in the Employee Handbook and otherwise posted or communicated.
  • Exemplify the BakeMark core values of Partnership, Performance, Passion, and Initiative in all aspects of assigned duties.
  • Other duties as assigned to meet Company goals.
  • QUALIFICATIONS :

  • Minimum five to ten years of experience in quality and food safety within the food industry.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Science / Engineering, preferably Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, or related scientific field.
  • Ability to represent the company needs when collaborating with suppliers, contract manufacturers, regulatory agencies, and other departments.
  • Knowledge of GFSI, HACCP, Food Safety Management, FDA Regulations and the Food Safety Modernization Act.
  • PCQI preferred
  • Excellent organizational skills, ability to prioritize multiple priorities and strong attention to detail. Computer skills including MS Office programs such as Outlook, Word, Excel PowerPoint.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate (verbal / writing) effectively. Self-motivated and strong analytical / problem solving skills. Ability to collaborate at all levels of the organization and across other functional areas.
  • EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE :

    Bachelor's degree (BA or BS.) from four-year College or university and at least 10 years of increasing responsibility in Food R&D.

    SUPERVISION :

    Supervises degreed and non-degreed technical staff.

    BakeMark is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at BakeMark via-email, the Internet or in any form and / or method without a valid written agreement in place for this position from BakeMark HR / Recruitment will be deemed the sole property of BakeMark. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by BakeMark as a result of the referral or through other means.

    BakeMark is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment, in accordance with the requirements of all applicable state and federal laws, on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, age or any other basis prohibited by law.

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