F&S Fresh Foods · 7 hours ago
Quality Manager, Supply Chain
Riverside, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expF&S Fresh Foods is a leader in fresh-cut fruit and vegetable distribution, headquartered in Vineland, NJ. The Supply Chain Quality Manager will enhance the Vendor Management Program focusing on supplier accountability and food safety while collaborating with various departments to ensure compliance and operational excellence.
AgricultureDeliveryFood and Beverage
Hiring Manager
Jill Fleming CHRL, SHRM-SCP
Responsibilities
Own and advance the Vendor Management Program, covering supplier approval, performance monitoring, escalation, and disengagement
Drive timely supplier documentation and follow-up, with clear accountability for late or missing items
Make confident decisions to pause or remove non-compliant suppliers when standards aren’t met
Strengthen supplier and commodity transparency, especially for produce and brokered items, ensuring visibility to the true grower or processor
Align approved commodities to approved suppliers and prevent unauthorized substitutions
Perform source-level diligence when risk or complexity requires it
Lead supplier audits, including third-party review and targeted on-site audits based on risk, commodity, or performance
Ensure corrective actions are effective, documented, and closed
Maintain accurate, audit-ready supplier documentation and data across DCN, ERP, and Specright
Close visibility gaps between brokers, distributors, and growers—starting with priority commodities
Build and use vendor scorecards to track risk, quality, food safety, service, and shelf-life performance
Tie complaints and shelf-life outcomes directly to suppliers using Specright and reporting tools
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, Agriculture, or related field (Equivalent experience considered)
5+ years in supply chain quality, supplier quality, food safety, or vendor compliance
Strong working knowledge of U.S. and Canadian food regulations
Proven ability to analyze audits, regulations, supplier data, and risk signals and translate them into clear, actionable plans
Deep experience managing food suppliers, brokers, and distributors, with particular strength in produce
Hands-on experience with Specright, Azzule, TraceGains, ERP systems, DCN, and reporting tools
Experience building, strengthening, or revitalizing vendor scorecards and compliance programs
Comfortable managing multiple priorities with high attention to detail and follow-through
Clear, confident communicator who collaborates effectively across Operations, Procurement, R&D, Sales, Finance, IT, and QA
A mindset grounded in ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement
Calm, firm, and solutions-focused—whether addressing audit gaps, recalls, or supplier pushback, including when supplier disengagement is required
Practical experience with FSMA, HACCP, GFSI (SQF, BRC), Produce Safety, and traceability requirements
Benefits
Competitive compensation package
A robust health and welfare benefits package that includes Life, Health, Dental, Vision
The opportunity to plan for the future with a strong 401(K) including company match
Time to recharge with Paid Time Off annually + Paid Holidays
Career Advancement opportunities and Tuition Assistance to help you achieve your goals and continue your career growth.
Company
F&S Fresh Foods
F&S Fresh Foods is a supplier that offers fresh-cut fruits, vegetables, and meal solutions to customers on a daily basis.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Lori Maddalena
Chief Financial Officer
Colin Turner
Chief Strategy Officer
Recent News
2024-04-09
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