Remote: External Manufacturing Quality Leader

Bimbo QSR Chicago LLC; Zanesville (OH); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The External Operations Quality Manager at Bimbo QSR Chicago LLC will lead supplier quality, contract manufacturing quality, and third-party logistics quality programs to ensure externally sourced materials meet safety and regulatory standards. This role drives risk assessment, audits, incident management, and continuous improvement across suppliers, co-manufacturers, warehouses, and logistics providers.

Responsibilities include developing supplier scorecards, leading corrective actions, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline related to food quality and safety.
• 3–5 years in food safety and quality management within food manufacturing.
• Experience managing supplier or external manufacturing quality programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage regional Supplier Quality Management Program with global and Grupo Bimbo.
• Lead supplier audits, scorecards, and corrective actions.
• Oversee quality for contract manufacturing partners and 3PLs.
• Develop and verify quality requirements for warehouses and logistics.
• Plan and execute supplier, co-manufacturer, and 3PL audits.
• Support FDA/USDA/GFSI regulatory compliance and risk mitigation.

Skills

Quality management

Audit leadership

Supplier relationship management

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related technical discipline

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

The External Operations Quality Manager at Bimbo QSR Chicago LLC will lead supplier quality, contract manufacturing quality, and third-party logistics quality programs to ensure externally sourced materials meet safety and regulatory standards. This role drives risk assessment, audits, incident management, and continuous improvement across suppliers, co-manufacturers, warehouses, and logistics providers.

Responsibilities include developing supplier scorecards, leading corrective actions, and