Location(s):

United States of America

City/Cities:

Whitestone

Travel Required:

00% - 25%

Relocation Provided:

No

Job Posting End Date:

January 31, 2025

Shift:

Job Description Summary:

Primary Job Location: (USA) Will need to be currently located in or willing to relocate to the Whitestone, NY area.

Travel: This role requires up to 25% travel with the ability to commute to the office 3 days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday).
Education: Bachelor’s degree in food science or relevant science discipline required.

Summary:

BODYARMOR Sports Nutrition is a fast-paced, dynamic environment where brand builders work together with the goal of becoming innovative game-changers in the world of sports and active hydration. Extreme passion and teamwork are the essentials of being a successful member of the BODYARMOR Sports Nutrition team – which consists of BODYARMOR and POWERADE brands. BODYARMOR Sports Nutrition exudes an entrepreneurial culture backed by the resources and insights of one of the world’s most iconic companies, The Coca-Cola Company, which acquired BODYARMOR in 2021. This unique environment gives employees the ability to move quickly, exceed expectations, develop valuable relationships, and have fun while we work to achieve our goal of becoming #1 in Sports Hydration.

BODYARMOR is looking for a Supplier Quality Manager to join our team.

The Supplier Quality Manager will provide a range of quality, food safety, regulatory and technical leadership experience in the beverage and/or food industry to support BODYARMOR’s Supplier Quality onboarding function. This position requires expertise in auditing and onboarding new suppliers, microbiological risk assessments, regulatory compliance of ingredients/packaging material and investigation of non-conformances to drive corrective actions. This position will report to the Senior Regulatory Manager.

What You’ll Do for Us:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manage on an ongoing basis the technical relationship between BODYARMOR and our suppliersContinually onboard new ingredient and packaging material suppliersReview and approve all new ingredients, and packaging materials and sitesPrioritize based on risk and develop a calendar for Quality & Food Safety audits and assessments of supplier sitesLead microbiological risk assessments on ingredientsEnsure regulatory compliance of ingredients and packaging materials for countries of sale of finished product including US, Mexico, and CanadaManage and keep updated all supplier and material documentation including annual reviewsInvestigate non-conformances and drive effective CAPAs for all supplier related incidentsMonitor and drive supplier compliance and performanceDevelop and manage supplier related metrics and internal and external reportingSupport the continued development of Quality and Food Safety standards and guidance documents Work closely with Sourcing, NPD, Regulatory, and cross functional teams to drive compliance to standardsManage certification programs including Kosher and bottle depositsAdditional responsibilities include supporting Quality in Design innovation, renovation, and productivity initiatives. This includes assessing and approving QFS criteria in finished product specifications.

What You’ll Need:

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in food science or relevant science discipline requiredMaster’s degree preferred5 years’ experience in Quality and Food Safety in the food or beverage industry requiredWorking knowledge of FDA CFR Title 21 regulations requiredHACCP and/ or PCQI certification requiredWorking knowledge of GFSI schemes requiredAuditing experience required Knowledgeable in microbiological methods and results interpretation desiredFood Defense and Food Fraud knowledge desiredExperience in packaging (PET), and hot and cold fill manufacturingTeam player with strong attention to detail and self-starter required 

What We Can Do for You:

Purpose Driven: Purpose driven approach that empowers our people to protect the environment and communities we serve while delivering safe & quality products.Global Connections: Allows you to develop, enhance and maintain global connections that allow us to move faster and learn from others.Community of Belonging: We’re an organization that believes our ability to continually grow and build the right atmosphere where people feel safe and empowered, lets you bring your best self to work.

Skills:

ISO 14000, ISO 18000, Microsoft Office, Six Sigma, Troubleshooting, Waterfall Model

Pay Range:

$109,000 - $129,000

Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.

Annual Incentive Reference Value Percentage:

15

Annual Incentive reference value is a market-based competitive value for your role. It falls in the middle of the range for your role, indicating performance at target.

Our Purpose and Growth Culture:

We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what’s possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors – curious, empowered, inclusive and agile – and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose and Vision to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. When we collect your personal information as part of a job application or offer of employment, we do so in accordance with industry standards and best practices and in compliance with applicable privacy laws.