Supplier Quality Analyst I (Remote)

Niagara Bottling•Diamond Bar, CA

6d•$62,013 - $80,616•Remote

About The Position

The Supplier Quality Analyst I is responsible for supporting Niagara Bottling's Supplier Quality Program through supplier qualification, documentation review, auditing activities, corrective action management, and ongoing supplier performance monitoring. This role helps ensure suppliers and service providers consistently meet Niagara Bottling requirements, regulatory standards, food safety expectations, and customer requirements. This position will work closely with suppliers, procurement, operations, and quality teams to maintain an approved supplier status, identify and mitigate risks, and drive continuous improvement.

Requirements

0-2 year(s) – Experience in quality assurance, supplier quality, manufacturing, food safety, auditing, or a related field.
2-4 years – Manufacturing environment with focus on quality, auditing, and continuous improvement.
experience may include a combination of work experience and education
Ability to travel independently.
Ability to access manufacturing, warehouse, and supplier facilities.
Ability to work in office, production, and warehouse environments.

Nice To Haves

2-4 years – Experience in food, beverage, packaging, logistics, warehousing, or manufacturing industries
3-5 years – Knowledge of food safety regulations, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and quality management systems.
experience may include a combination of work experience and education
Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI)
GMP Auditor Training
Root Cause Analysis Certification
HACCP Certification
Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent
SQF Practitioner Training
Spanish

Responsibilities

Support the qualification and approval of new suppliers and service providers through documentation review and supplier audits.
Hold supplier accountable to Niagara’s policies and expectations.
Maintain approved supplier and service provider records within company databases and document management systems.
Review supplier certifications, permits, licenses, food safety plans, and regulatory compliance records to ensure continued approval status.
Coordinate supplier onboarding activities and approval requirements with internal stakeholders.
Travel as needed, to conduct supplier audits, assessments, and site inspections.
Initiate and follow up on Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs) to ensure timely resolution of identified issues.
Assist in root cause investigations related to supplier quality incidents and product safety concerns.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Procurement, Operations, Logistics, and Regulatory Compliance.
Support special projects and continuous improvement initiatives as assigned.

Benefits

Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time
Paid parental and caregiver leaves
Medical, including virtual care options
Dental
Vision
401(k) with company match
Health Savings Account with company match
Flexible Spending Accounts
Expanded mental wellbeing benefits including free counseling sessions for all team members and household family members
Family Building Benefits including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation plus adoption, surrogacy, and Doula reimbursements
Income protection including Life and AD&D, short and long-term disability, critical illness and an accident plan
Special discount programs including pet plans, pre-paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking, etc.
Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunities