Supplier Quality Analyst I (Remote)

At Niagara, we're looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water.

Consider applying here, if you want to:

• Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact.
• Develop lasting relationships with great people.
• Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members.

The Supplier Quality Analyst I is responsible for supporting Niagara Bottling's Supplier Quality Program through supplier qualification, documentation review, auditing activities, corrective action management, and ongoing supplier performance monitoring. This role helps ensure suppliers and service providers consistently meet Niagara Bottling requirements, regulatory standards, food safety expectations, and customer requirements.

This position will work closely with suppliers, procurement, operations, and quality teams to maintain an approved supplier status, identify and mitigate risks, and drive continuous improvement.

Detailed Description

• Support the qualification and approval of new suppliers and service providers through documentation review and supplier audits.
• Hold supplier accountable to Niagara's policies and expectations.
• Maintain approved supplier and service provider records within company databases and document management systems.
• Review supplier certifications, permits, licenses, food safety plans, and regulatory compliance records to ensure continued approval status.
• Coordinate supplier onboarding activities and approval requirements with internal stakeholders.
• Travel as needed, to conduct supplier audits, assessments, and site inspections.
• Initiate and follow up on Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs) to ensure timely resolution of identified issues.
• Assist in root cause investigations related to supplier quality incidents and product safety concerns.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Procurement, Operations, Logistics, and Regulatory Compliance.
• Support special projects and continuous improvement initiatives as assigned.

Please note this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. Management reserves the right to modify responsibilities as business needs change.

Work Experience

• Required:
  • 0-2 year(s) - Experience in quality assurance, supplier quality, manufacturing, food safety, auditing, or a related field.
  • 2-4 years - Manufacturing environment with focus on quality, auditing, and continuous improvement.

*experience may include a combination of work experience and education

• Preferred:
  • 2-4 years - Experience in food, beverage, packaging, logistics, warehousing, or manufacturing industries
  • 3-5 years - Knowledge of food safety regulations, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and quality management systems.

*experience may include a combination of work experience and education

Competencies

• Problem Solving - Identifies issues, gathers relevant information, analyzes root causes, and develops effective solutions.
• Communication - Communicates clearly and professionally with internal and external stakeholders through written and verbal channels.
• Collaboration - Builds effective working relationships across departments and with external suppliers and service providers.
• Attention to Detail -Maintains accurate records and thoroughly reviews documentation to ensure compliance with company requirements.
• Time Management - Effectively prioritizes workload and meets deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Continuous Improvement - Actively seeks opportunities to improve processes, systems, and supplier performance.

Education

• Minimum Required:
  • Bachelor's degree in food science, Food Technology, Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Biology, Chemistry, or related field; or equivalent work experience.

• Preferred:
  • Master's Degree in Business, Engineering, Food Technology, or related field.

Travel Requirements

Up to 50% travel may be required based on business needs.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel independently.
• Ability to access manufacturing, warehouse, and supplier facilities.
• Ability to work in office, production, and warehouse environments.

Work Environment

The position operates in a combination of office, manufacturing, warehouse, and supplier facility environments. Appropriate personal protective equipment may be required during facility visits.

Certification/License:

• Required: N/A
• Preferred:
  • Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI)
  • GMP Auditor Training
  • Root Cause Analysis Certification
  • HACCP Certification
  • Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent
  • SQF Practitioner Training

Foreign Language

• Required: N/A
• Preferred: Spanish

Typical Compensation Range

Benefits

Our Total Rewards package is thoughtfully designed to support both you and your family:

Regular full-time team members are offered a comprehensive benefits package, while part-time, intern, and seasonal team members are offered a limited benefits package.

• Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time
• Paid parental and caregiver leaves
• Medical, including virtual care options
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Health Savings Account with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Expanded mental wellbeing benefits including free counseling sessions for all team members and household family members
• Family Building Benefits including enhanced fertilitybenefits for IVF and fertility preservation plus adoption, surrogacy, and Doula reimbursements
• Income protection including Life and AD&D, short and long-term disability, critical illness and an accident plan
• Special discount programs including pet plans, pre-paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking, etc.
• Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunities
• And more!

https://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefits

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