See's Candies · 4 days ago
Manager, Supplier Quality
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$100K/yr - $110K/yr
2+ years expSee's Candies is a leader in the confectionary industry and has been in business since 1921. They are seeking a Supplier Quality Manager who will be responsible for ensuring that suppliers meet quality standards by developing quality assurance programs, conducting audits, and collaborating with internal teams to support new product development.
Retail
Responsibilities
Quality program development: Create and implement supplier quality assurance programs that align with company goals and industry regulations
Supplier evaluation and audits: Conduct audits to assess supplier capabilities, processes, and compliance with quality standards. This includes performing initial and surveillance audits and selecting suppliers based on quality standards
Performance monitoring: Establish metrics to monitor supplier performance, such as defect rates, and use this data to report on performance and drive improvements
Problem-solving and corrective actions: Lead the analysis of quality issues and coordinate corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) with suppliers to resolve defects and prevent recurrence
Cross-functional collaboration: Work with internal departments like engineering, procurement, and production to identify and mitigate quality risks, define process parameters, and ensure alignment between supplier capabilities and company requirements
New product development support: Participate in new product development teams to ensure suppliers are capable of meeting quality standards for new products
Continuous improvement: Drive a culture of quality excellence and implement continuous improvement initiatives throughout the supply base
Risk management: Identify and mitigate quality-related risks in the supply chain
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree in life sciences, quality management, or a related field
Minimum of 2 years of experience in supplier quality management, and SQF experience
Food industry experience is required
Strong understanding of quality management systems, auditing, and problem-solving methodologies
Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills are essential for managing supplier relationships and driving cross-functional teams
Benefits
401(k) eligibility
Various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave
Company
See's Candies
See's Candies has been dedicated to making candy Mary See's way. Only the finest, freshest ingredients are used in making each recipe. It is a sub-organization of Berkshire Hathaway.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown1972-01-01Acquired
Leadership Team
Pat Egan
President & CEO
Recent News
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