Once Again Nut Butter Collective · 4 days ago
Supplier Quality & Certification Manager
Nunda, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$85K/yr - $105K/yr
5+ years expOnce Again Nut Butter Collective is seeking a Supplier Quality & Certification Manager responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining supplier quality programs. This role ensures compliance with various certification standards while collaborating cross-functionally to uphold product integrity and drive continuous improvement across the supplier network.
Food and BeverageFood ProcessingHealth CareOrganic Food
Responsibilities
Adherence to and emulation of Company Core Values: Integrity, Collaboration, Passion, Impact, and Commitment. Function as a high performing team member with the values that support trust, interdependency and teamwork consistent with our Mission, Vision and Core Values
Promotes organization in industry, manufacturing, or trade associations
Lead the qualification, verification, and approval of new suppliers, ensuring alignment with company quality expectations and certification requirements
Maintain and monitor supplier compliance with USDA Organic, Non-GMO Project, Gluten-Free Certification Organization (GFCO), Kosher, and RSPO (Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil) standards
Review and validate supplier documentation, including certificates, affidavits, spec sheets, and audit reports
Ensure timely renewal and accuracy of all supplier-related certificates and claims
Lead the qualification, verification, and approval of new products and ingredients falling under Once Again certification requirements
Maintain and monitor Once Again facilities with USDA Organic, Non-GMO Project, Gluten-Free Certification Organization (GFCO), Kosher, and RSPO (Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil) standards, keeping facilities compliant to standards
Manage certification compliance audits at Once Again facilities as required with support from site Quality Assurance Managers
Plan, schedule, and conduct remote and on-site supplier audits to assess food safety, quality systems, traceability, and risk management
Evaluate supplier performance using KPIs such as COAs, defect rates, non-conformances, and scorecards
Drive corrective and preventive action (CAPA) processes and follow up to ensure effective resolution
Assess raw material and ingredient risks, focusing on allergens, contamination, fraud, and claim-sensitive categories
Support compliance with GFSI schemes, specifically SQF for Once Again facilities, FDA FSMA, HACCP, and other regulatory requirements
Manage supplier-related deviations, root cause analyses, recalls, and withdrawals when necessary
Work closely with Procurement to ensure strategic sourcing and supplier performance alignment
Partner with R&D on ingredient changes, material validations, and new product development
Collaborate with Operations and QA teams to resolve material-related manufacturing issues
Work with site Quality Managers and Food Safety Teams evaluating ingredient hazards and updating Food Safety Plans
Maintain up-to-date supplier files, certifications, audit reports, and quality agreements
Support internal and external audits by providing supplier documentation and traceability information
Oversee supplier quality databases and digital systems for tracking compliance and performance
Lead initiatives to enhance supplier quality programs, reduce risks, and strengthen supply chain transparency
Identify opportunities to optimize processes that support sustainability, certifications, and responsible sourcing
Provide training to internal teams on supplier compliance and claims-based ingredient management
Keeps management team abreast of significant issues or developments identified during quality assurance activities and actions being taken to improve the situation
Maintains a working knowledge of government and industry quality assurance codes and standards
Plays an active role on quality management teams within the organization
Ability to travel domestically and internationally
Qualification
Required
Strong understanding of food safety regulations (FSMA, HACCP, GFSI)
Experience conducting supplier audits and managing CAPA processes
Knowledge of ingredient specifications, COAs, and traceability systems
Proficiency with QA/QC software, ERP systems, and digital audit tools
Excellent communication, negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Highly organized with strong attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
B.S. Degree (preferably microbiology, chemistry, biology) preferred and/or equivalent combination of experience and education
5+ years of experience in supplier quality, food safety, or quality assurance in the food or ingredients industry
Experience with Organic Certification required
Preferred
Certifications/Trainings: PCQI, HACCP, GFSI/SQF Practitioner, Food Defense, FSVP
Non-GMO, Gluten-Free, Kosher, and RSPO certification experience preferred
Company
Once Again Nut Butter Collective
Once Again Nut Butter Collective is providing the health-conscious consumer with products of superior quality and integrity.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Susan DiPietro
Chief Executive Officer
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