Supplier Quality Associate Manager

JOB REQUIREMENTS: About Us: Trilliant Food & Nutrition is a leading manufacturer of premium coffees and powdered beverages, proudly headquartered in Little Chute, Wisconsin. With a legacy rooted in quality, innovation, and service, Trilliant delivers branded and private label solutions across retail, foodservice, and e-commerce channels. Horseshoe Beverage Company, based in Neenah, WI, is a leading ready-to-drink beverage manufacturer dedicated to delivering an exceptional beverage experience. By combining industry-leading talent and cutting-edge equipment, we drive innovation and consistently deliver the highest quality products to our customers-first and fast. Our brand portfolio includes Victor Allen's, Dutch Bros beverages and Nurri, our better-for-you protein beverage line. We are passionate about beverages - and about building a team that's just as energized. We invite you to explore opportunities at Trilliant or Horseshoe, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. Our Core Values: Position Overview: The Supplier Quality Associate Manager is responsible for ensuring that all incomingingredients and packagingraw materials meet the company's quality and safety standards. This role involves inspecting, testing, and documenting raw material quality, working closely with suppliers and internal teams to resolve quality issues, issuing and closing/validating supplier corrective and preventive actions and supporting continuous improvement initiatives in food safety and compliance. Responsibilities: *Develop and maintain incoming material quality program. *Inspect and verify the quality of incoming raw materials against specifications and regulatory standards. *Maintain accurate records of raw material inspections, test results, and supplier performance. *Collaborate with procurement and production teams to address non-conformances or quality concerns. *Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for raw material-related issues. *Conduct scheduled verifications and Validation of implemented supplier corrective and preventative actions to prevent the re-occurrence of deviations. *Support and conduct supplier audits and assistin the qualification of new raw material vendors. *Ensure compliance with food safety regulations (e.g., FDA, USDA, HACCP, FSMA). *Participate in internal audits and support third-party inspections. *Train production staff on raw material handling and quality protocols. *Monitor storage conditions and shelf life of raw materials. *Maintain supplier Quality and service score card *Management and training of team members *Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications: *Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, Packing Engineering or a related field. *2+ years of experience in food quality assurance or raw material inspection. *PCQI... For full info follow application link. EEO/AA including Vets and Disabled ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/B8A2E6E0C6F94441