Manager, Supplier Quality - Food Safety and Regulatory Compliance in the Beverage Industry

Join the BODYARMOR Sports Nutrition Team as a Manager, Supplier Quality BODYARMOR Sports Nutrition, a dynamic and fast-paced environment, is seeking an experienced Manager, Supplier Quality to join our team. As a leading brand in the sports and active hydration industry, we are committed to delivering safe and quality products to our customers. Our unique culture, backed by the resources and insights of The Coca-Cola Company, provides an entrepreneurial environment where employees can move quickly, exceed expectations, and have fun while working towards our goal of becoming #1 in Sports Hydration. About Us BODYARMOR Sports Nutrition is a subsidiary of The Coca-Cola Company, acquired in 2021. Our team consists of BODYARMOR and POWERADE brands, and we exude an entrepreneurial culture that empowers our people to protect the environment and communities we serve while delivering safe and quality products. We believe in creating a community of belonging where our employees feel safe and empowered to bring their best selves to work. Job Summary We are looking for a highly experienced Manager, Supplier Quality to provide technical leadership in quality, food safety, regulatory, and supplier onboarding functions. The successful candidate will have a strong background in auditing and onboarding new suppliers, microbiological risk assessments, regulatory compliance, and investigation of non-conformances. This position will report to the Senior Regulatory Manager and will be based in Whitestone, NY, with up to 25% travel required. Key Responsibilities Supplier Relationship Management: Manage the technical relationship between BODYARMOR and our suppliers, ensuring compliance with quality and food safety standards. Onboarding New Suppliers: Continually onboard new ingredient and packaging material suppliers, reviewing and approving all new ingredients, packaging materials, and sites. Quality and Food Safety Audits: Prioritize and develop a calendar for Quality & Food Safety audits and assessments of supplier sites, leading microbiological risk assessments on ingredients. Regulatory Compliance: Ensure regulatory compliance of ingredients and packaging materials for countries of sale of finished product, including US, Mexico, and Canada. Documentation Management: Manage and keep updated all supplier and material documentation, including annual reviews. Non-Conformance Investigation: Investigate non-conformances and drive effective CAPAs for all supplier-related incidents. Supplier Performance Management: Monitor and drive supplier compliance and performance, developing and managing supplier-related metrics and internal and external reporting. Quality and Food Safety Standards: Support the continued development of Quality and Food Safety standards and guidance documents. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Sourcing, NPD, Regulatory, and cross-functional teams to drive compliance to standards. Certification Programs: Manage certification programs, including Kosher and bottle deposits. Requirements Essential Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree: Bachelor's degree in food science or a relevant science discipline required. Experience: 5 years' experience in Quality and Food Safety in the food or beverage industry required. FDA Regulations: Working knowledge of FDA CFR Title 21 regulations required. HACCP/PCQI: HACCP and/or PCQI certification required. GFSI Schemes: Working knowledge of GFSI schemes required. Auditing Experience: Auditing experience required. Preferred Qualifications: Master's Degree: Master's degree preferred. Microbiological Methods: Knowledgeable in microbiological methods and results interpretation desired. Food Defense and Food Fraud: Food Defense and Food Fraud knowledge desired. Packaging Experience: Experience in packaging (PET), and hot and cold fill manufacturing. What We Offer Purpose-Driven Approach: We empower our people to protect the environment and communities we serve while delivering safe and quality products. Global Connections: We provide opportunities to develop, enhance, and maintain global connections that allow us to move faster and learn from others. Community of Belonging: We strive to create an atmosphere where people feel safe and empowered to bring their best selves to work. Compensation and Benefits: We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth and development. How to Apply If you are a motivated individual ready to contribute to a thriving team, we encourage you to apply now! Please submit your application through our website. Apply for this job