Sr Manager, Co-Manufacturing & Supplier Food Safety & Quality
About The Position
The Sr Manager, Co-Manufacturing & Supplier FSQ supports the development, oversight, and execution of co-manufacturers and supplier compliance programs across Bonduelle Americas’ supply chain in support of business objectives. This role ensures that all external manufacturing partners, ingredients suppliers, agricultural sources, and packaging suppliers comply with all applicable food safety, quality, regulatory, and Bonduelle standards including any applicable international standards. Reporting to the Director, Supply Chain Food Safety & Quality, the Sr Manager, Co-Manufacturing & Supplier FSQ serves as the corporate authority for external food safety risk management, driving standardization, continuous improvement and protection of brand integrity across the extended supply chain. The role oversees internal controls, auditing systems, and risk-based compliance testing to proactively identify, detect, and correct non-compliance. Working closely with cross-functional partners, the Sr Manager, Co-Manufacturing & Supplier FSQ embeds supplier excellence into innovation, commercialization, and operations—enabling speed, confidence, and integrity in a fast-changing supply chain environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in food science or related field required. (Master’s preferred)
- 10+ years of progressive experience in food safety and quality within food manufacturing, including significant experience with co-manufacturers and suppliers
- Experience working with domestic and international co-manufacturing partners preferred.
- Lead Auditor certification on a GSFI recognized scheme (BRC, SQF, FSSC 22000) or recognized audit certification (ASQ CQA, etc.)
- Understanding of relevant regulatory standards from agencies, such as FDA, USDA, CFIA, etc.
- HACCP Certificate (required).
- Proficiency with auditing checklists, and corrective action management systems.
- Comprehensive knowledge in:
- Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) for food manufacturing and distribution
- Pre-requisite programs for the food industry
- Food safety plans and HACCP Plans
- Quality auditing principles and management
- Current regulations within the food industry, i.e. FSMA, etc.
- Familiarity with GFSI schemes for food manufacturing facilities for food products, food packaging, storage and distribution.
- Experience with Microsoft Suite (required). Experience with Tableau or similar data visualization/analytics tools preferred.
- Personable - able to communicate and engage well with internal and external stakeholders.
- Good analytical, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Ability to ask questions and present findings.
- Ability to travel 50-75%.
- Ability to conduct supplier audits and climb stairs
Nice To Haves
- Master’s preferred
- Experience working with domestic and international co-manufacturing partners preferred.
- PCQI Certificate (preferred).
- Familiarity with equipment hygienic design and sanitation principles (preferred).
- Prior experience with FDA and/or USDA (preferred).
- Experience with Tableau or similar data visualization/analytics tools preferred.
Responsibilities
- Supplier Compliance Governance
- Co-manufacturer Oversight
- Supplier Food Safety & Quality
- Audit, Corrective Action, & Performance Management
- Regulatory, Customer, & Crisis Management
- Capability Building & Continuous Improvement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
