Manager, Supplier Quality

1 hour, 35 minutes ago
Full-time
Senior
Quality Assurance and Testing
Chomps

Chomps

Chomps specializes in producing 100% grass-fed beef and venison jerky sticks that are paleo and Whole30 approved, offering a protein-rich, gluten-free snack option for health-conscious consumers.

Food Products
11-50
Founded 2012

Description

  • Support supplier approval, onboarding, and audit activities for protein and ingredient suppliers, including slaughter facilities.
  • Serve as the primary FSQA contact for suppliers and resolve day-to-day quality and food safety issues.
  • Execute mock traceability exercises to validate traceability, lot tracking, and documentation integrity.
  • Assess supplier capabilities across protein types, specifications, and lean points to support sourcing and risk mitigation decisions.
  • Lead supplier-related investigations, including root cause analysis, corrective actions, and risk escalation.
  • Monitor supplier performance to identify trends, emerging risks, and opportunities for improvement.
  • Collaborate with Manufacturing, Procurement, R&D, Regulatory, and Quality Systems teams on supplier selection, qualifications, and process changes.
  • Create and implement supplier quality programs, including specifications, protein tempering standards, and supply chain best practices.
  • Improve supplier documentation, recordkeeping, and audit readiness across internal and external processes.
  • Develop and manage supplier re-auditing processes and support raw material testing programs.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in food safety or supplier quality within the USDA-FSIS regulated meat and poultry industry.
  • Experience in slaughter or primary processing environments preferred.
  • Strong working knowledge of USDA-FSIS regulations required; working knowledge of FDA food regulations preferred.
  • Strong experience with HACCP, FSMA, and GFSI-recognized audit schemes.
  • Strong understanding of raw material risk, supplier specifications, and protein variability.
  • Familiarity with supplier management systems such as TraceGains or similar.
  • Strong communication and relationship management skills with the ability to influence suppliers and drive corrective actions.
  • Ability to operate independently, prioritize effectively, and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Animal Science, Microbiology, or a related field preferred.
  • Ability to travel 50–70%, including domestic and international travel.
  • Must reside in the United States and be authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Benefits

  • Salary range of $115,000–$120,000 plus a 20% annual bonus.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) with a 6% company match.
  • Monthly wellness and home office reimbursements.
  • Unlimited PTO plus 15+ paid holiday days.
  • Hybrid and flexible remote schedule, with a Chicago office open to local candidates.
  • Paid maternity and paternity leave.
  • Company-wide continuing education budget.

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