Supplier FSQA Manager

BG Foods; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Telemedicine

Job summary

BG Foods is seeking a Senior Supplier Quality Manager in the United States (Kentucky region) to lead supplier quality and food safety programs across ingredients such as spices, seasonings, and herbs. You will audit suppliers, manage CAPAs, and drive continuous improvement in collaboration with Procurement and Operations.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in supplier quality within the food manufacturing industry, knowledge of TraceGains, and readiness for domestic/international travel.

Qualifications

• Experience leading supplier quality and food safety programs.
• Auditing of food manufacturing facilities is required.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance and supplier performance management.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier qualification, approval, and requalification for ingredients including spices and herbs.
• Conduct supplier audits and drive CAPAs with responsible follow-up.
• Develop supplier scorecards and manage KPIs with cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Operations, R&D and Regulatory Affairs.

Skills

Supplier quality management

Food safety

Auditing

Risk assessment

Cross-functional collaboration

Domestic/international travel

Education

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

Tools

TraceGains

Job description

Ready to be part of something special? Join our Family! B&G Foods is seeking an experienced Supplier Quality Manager to lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of supplier quality and food safety programs across our ingredients within the spice, seasoning, seed, herb and flavor/additives supply base. This position is responsible for ensuring suppliers meet B&G Foods' quality, food safety, regulatory, and customer requirements while driving risk reduction and continuous improvement throughout the supply chain.

The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in supplier quality management within the food manufacturing industry, with significant experience in the spices, seasonings, herbs, dehydrated ingredients, and flavor systems. This role requires strong technical knowledge of supplier approval and monitoring programs, food safety auditing, regulatory compliance, risk assessment, and supplier performance management.

Responsibilities

• Supplier Qualification & Approval Lead the supplier approval, qualification, and requalification programs for ingredients including: spices, seasonings, herbs, dehydrated ingredients, and flavor systems. Evaluate supplier food safety systems, quality management systems, regulatory compliance, and operational capabilities. Perform risk-based supplier assessments and establish supplier risk ratings. Review supplier documentation and support onboarding of new suppliers and ingredients in TraceGains.
• Supplier Auditing Conduct supplier audits and assessments at domestic and international manufacturing facilities. Issue audit reports and drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs). Monitor supplier corrective action effectiveness and closure. Partner with Procurement to address supplier performance concerns and risk mitigation strategies. Collaborate with suppliers on risk reduction strategies specific to spice and seasoning ingredient supply chains.
• Supplier Performance Management Develop and maintain supplier scorecards and key performance indicators (KPIs). Analyze supplier performance trends related to: Audit results, Complaints, Non-conformances, CaPA effectiveness Drive continuous improvement initiatives with strategic suppliers. Lead supplier business reviews with cross-functional teams.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with Procurement, Operations, R&D, Regulatory Affairs, and Commercial teams to ensure supplier compliance and business continuity. Support project and product commercialization activities within the Spice/Seasonings Business Unit. Provide supplier quality expertise for investigations, recalls, withdrawals, and supplier-related incidents. Participate in crisis management and supply chain risk mitigation efforts. Support internal and external audits. Maintain supplier quality procedures, policies, and standards.

Experience, Skills, Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, Food Engineering, Agricultural Sciences, or related scientific/technical discipline required.
• Minimum 7 years of food manufacturing experience with 5 years’ experience in supplier quality, food safety and/or supply chain, required.
• Demonstrated experience auditing food manufacturing facilities required.
• Experience managing supplier corrective actions and continuous improvement programs required.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 50%, a must.
• Experience in the spice, seasoning, herb, flavor, botanical, or agricultural ingredient industries, highly preferred.
• Lead Auditor certification preferred.
• PCQI certification preferred.
• Experience with global sourcing and international supplier networks, preferred.
• Knowledge of food fraud, food defense, and ingredient authenticity programs.
• Experience working with contract manufacturers and co-manufacturers, ideal.

Compensation

• Base Pay Range: $101,897-$135,863 Final base pay will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to; role responsibilities, experience, skills, education, geographic location, and/or internal pay equity. Please keep in mind that we consider internal pay equity and hiring at the maximum of the salary range uncommon.

Benefits

• Paid time off (holidays, vacation and sick days)
• Medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision coverage
• Life, disability and AD&D insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Flexible spending accounts
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Employee assistance programs
• Telemedicine
• Work-life balance
• Employee discounts
• Wellness program
• Paid parental leave
• Benefits may vary by location and position.

Equal Employment Opportunity

B&G Foods is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please see www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf.

With our headquarters based in Parsippany, New Jersey, B&G Foods and our subsidiaries manufacture, sell and distribute high-quality, branded shelf-stable and frozen foods across the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. With B&G Foods’ diverse portfolio of more than 50 brands you know and love, including B&G, B&M, Cream of Wheat, Clabber Girl, Crisco, Dash, Green Giant, Las Palmas, Le Sueur, Mama Mary’s, Maple Grove Farms, New York Style, Ortega, Polaner, Spice Islands and Victoria, there’s a little something for everyone. For more information about B&G Foods and our brands, please visit www.bgfoods.com.