Solina · 8 hours ago
Supplier Quality Manager
Bolingbrook, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expSolina is a fast-growing business that designs customized savory solutions for clients in the food industry. The Supplier Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for managing supplier quality performance, implementing quality systems, and improving compliance with standards to ensure the delivery of safe and consistent products.
Food and BeverageFood ProcessingOrganic Food
Responsibilities
Lead the implementation and execution of supplier quality programs across Solina USA, including qualification, auditing, monitoring, and corrective action processes
Maintain and improve SQA documentation, specifications, and compliance protocols in partnership with Quality, Procurement, and R&D
Conduct supplier risk assessments and support the onboarding of new suppliers and co-manufacturers
Develop and track supplier performance metrics and report findings to relevant stakeholders
Support resolution of material non-conformances, customer complaints, and supplier-related product quality issues
Assist with crisis management involving supplier-related quality incidents and coordinate internal response
Participate in U.S. QA and cross-functional projects, including ERP enhancements and digital transformation initiatives as they relate to supplier management
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Food Science, Food Safety, or a related field
Minimum 5 years' experience in supplier quality assurance or related QA/QC role in the U.S. food industry
Preferred
Knowledge of FDA, USDA, and GFSI (e.g., BRC) regulatory frameworks
Hands-on, results-oriented approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across functions
Experience with specification systems, supplier audits, and root cause analysis
Proficiency with ERP and quality management systems (QMS)
Fluent in English
Prior experience working with U.S.-based ingredient suppliers, packaging vendors, and/or co-manufacturers
Experience supporting customer or third-party audits and managing documentation accordingly
Company
Solina
Solina is a leading global partner for the food industry, food service, butchery and nutrition sectors, designing tailor-made food solutions, excelling in perfected taste, enhanced nutrition and optimised functionality, that contribute to the creation of food that is good in every sense of the word, good for people, good for the planet.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-05-04Acquired
Leadership Team
Anthony Francheterre
CEO
Eric Terré
CEO
Recent News
2025-11-19
2024-03-11
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