Supplier Quality Manager

About the role
Manage and develop the Supplier Assurance process for materials coming into the manufacturing site.
The main purpose of the role
To lead and manage the safety and quality of all raw materials and packaging. Ensure that the appropriate quality assurance, legal compliance and food and feed safety programmes are operating throughout the supply chain according to the principles of ISO9001, FSSC22000 and FEMAS and any other standards at supplying sites and are aligned with the compliance requirements. To drive continuous improvement of product and process through the effective implementation of supplier controls, technical KPI reviews, A3 problem solving and RCA, auditing and follow up on corrective and preventative actions plans with focus on validation of the supply chain HACCP and Quality plans.
Principle Accountabilities
To be an active role within the Site Technical Department.
To play an active role with all Site Bulk Liquid; sampling and monitoring.
Raising nonconformances and cases as necessary.
Ownership and delivery of an effective supplier audit schedule and associated communications.
Management of associated audit reports and development of clear actions plans for identified non-conformances. Sampling programme established where appropriate.
Lead supplier reviews
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