Vendor Quality Assurance Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Summary : The Vendor QA Manager has a vital role in ensuring the ongoing quality and safety of raw material deliveries from our suppliers.

This position involves oversight of Procurement processes as they relate to supplier quality and compliance with food safety standards.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining the highest standards of quality throughout the supply chain as a part of the Procurement team with a focus on supplier side activities.

Job Duties :

• Develop and implement supplier quality policies and procedures for Procurement activities.
• Support supplier audits as needed to ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards.
• Monitor and evaluate supplier performance, providing feedback and requiring corrective actions when necessary.
• Support the Procurement team in the effective tracking and monitoring of vendor compliance to company’s food safety and quality policies and also vendor contract and delivery standards in accordance with the vendor performance management system.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as Quality Assurance, R&D, and Quality Control to identify, contain, and resolve, material quality issues.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry regulations and certifications related to food safety as it relates to supplier quality.
• Support the management of documentation related to Procurement supplier quality, such as audit reports, supplier certifications, and quality agreements.
• Train and support Procurement staff on supplier quality processes and best practices

Qualifications : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed above and below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and / or Experience : Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; 3 (three) plus years of QA and Procurement experience in the food industry or a related field.

Strong understanding of food safety regulations and standards. Demonstrated success in improving supplier quality performance in a manufacturing environment.

Advanced certifications in quality assurance or food safety are a plus.

Skills : Excel, PowerPoint, Access, ERP, strong project management skills, data analysis, excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Other Requirements : Work requires original and independent thinking in handling highly complex issues. Work activities are extremely variable and require interpretation of detailed guidelines, policies, and procedures.

In some cases, guidelines may not be available, anticipation of needs and initiatives are important. This position will

require regular contacts involving operating matters that involve controversy or significant complexity.

Abilities :

• Able to interpret material specifications for purposes of identifying potential non-conformances in raw materials.
• Utilization of corrective action reports in service of resolving raw material non-conformances with suppliers in a timely manner.
• Able to work closely with business functions and key stakeholders on new products.
• Able to identify gaps in current Procurement processes as it relates to supplier quality and recommend and implement solutions.
• Ability to audit material suppliers on-site and complete thorough and timely audit documentation. Audits may result in follow-up corrective action with suppliers.
• Excellent team, communication, and organizational skills.

Physical Demands : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to stand, walk, talk or hear, and taste or smell and occasionally carry lightweight articles (10 lbs).
• The employee is frequently required to use hands to fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop
• The employee will occasionally be required to maneuver through active production environments and wear safety gear.

Work Environment : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

About Us :

It started with the inspiration of the creator of instant noodles, founder Momofuku Ando, in 1958. Since we entered the U.

S. in 1970, our flagship brands, Cup Noodles, and Top Ramen have maintained a firm foothold in U.S. pop culture. We invite you to join Team Nissin to support this legacy of innovation and to deliver noodle happiness to consumers, employees, partners, and the community in a meaningful and sustainable way.

Let’s evolve how people think about instant ramen as you discover opportunities for professional growth while being part of this $4 billion global company built from a simple block of noodles.

Nissin Foods (USA) Co., Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, or sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

As a federal contractor, Nissin Foods participates in the federal government’s E-Verify program, which confirms employment authorization of all newly hired employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security.

The E-Verify process may be completed in conjunction with the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification to check the work authorization status of persons who have been offered employment at Nissin Foods.

E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates. For up-to-date information on E-Verify, go to www.uscis.gov.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability.

To request accommodation, contact Nissin Foods (USA) Co., Inc. Human Resources.