SQA Lead - Essentials
Core
Lead supplier quality assurance for raw materials to ensure fit-for-purpose inputs for regional manufacturing and end-users.
Role type
Senior Supplier Quality Assurance Lead
Builds
Raw material supply chain quality and safety
Domain
Food manufacturing and supply chain
Required skills
Supplier auditing, Food safety (HACCP), Continuous improvement, Problem solving, Project management, Data analysis, Supply chain management, Risk assessment, Corrective action management, Supplier performance review
Preferred skills
Chemistry, Food Science, or Engineering background
Technologies
Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
Assure quality and consistency of raw materials within Palatant and Essentials categories; Provide inputs to material risk assessments and drive supplier improvement plans; Partner with Commercial Buying/Operations to support non-conformance investigations; Manage inbound supply risks including security, quality, safety, and regulatory compliance; Perform supplier site audits and ensure completion of corrective actions; Communicate with internal stakeholders in Commercial, R&D, and Supply; Perform supplier performance reviews and manage metrics; Drive continuous improvement culture across the manufacturing network.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
