Senior Manager, Supplier Quality & Compliance (Hybrid)

CS Recruiting; Irwindale (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

CS Recruiting is seeking a Supplier Quality & Compliance Sr. Manager in Irwindale, CA. This full-time, hybrid role leads risk-based evaluations of raw materials, packaging, and supplier audits to ensure safety and compliance.

The position partners with Procurement, plant leadership, and R&D to drive CAPA, supplier qualifications, and KPI-driven improvements. The role requires 8+ years in supplier quality or related fields, strong knowledge of FDA/FSMA/GFSI and certification programs, and

Qualifications

• 8+ years in supplier quality, food safety, regulatory compliance, or quality systems in food manufacturing.
• Experience leading supplier audits, COA/testing programs, CAPA, root-cause analysis, validation/verification, change management.
• Experience with supplier qualification, risk assessments, and materials/specifications management.
• Ability to travel to supplier and CCFF locations as needed.
• Knowledge of FDA/FSMA, GMP, SQF/GFSI, and related certification requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead risk-based evaluations for incoming raw materials and packaging.
• Own supplier approval, performance management, and internal specs.
• Plan and conduct risk-based supplier audits and track corrective actions.
• Lead shelf-life reviews, material risk assessments, and disposition recommendations.
• Manage TraceGains workflows: supplier setup, COA requirements, testing setup.
• Lead root-cause and CAPA investigations related to plant rejections or complaints.
• Ensure Organic and Kosher compliance and support other certifications.
• Establish supplier quality KPIs and communicate risks for corrective improvements.
• Provide technical direction and develop the Regulatory & Compliance team.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Cross-functional communication

Supplier quality oversight

Risk assessment

Audits & CAPA

TraceGains proficiency

Microsoft Office / data analysis

ERP systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, Engineering, or related field

Tools

TraceGains

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

CS Recruiting is seeking a Supplier Quality & Compliance Sr. Manager in Irwindale, CA. This full-time, hybrid role leads risk-based evaluations of raw materials, packaging, and supplier audits to ensure safety and compliance.

The position partners with Procurement, plant leadership, and R&D to drive CAPA, supplier qualifications, and KPI-driven improvements. The role requires 8+ years in supplier quality or related fields, strong knowledge of FDA/FSMA/GFSI and certification programs, and