Supplier QA Specialist II

We believe being healthy should not require tradeoffs. SCN BestCo is a leading innovator, developer and manufacturer of Vitamin, Mineral & Supplement (VMS), Over-the-Counter (OTC) and prebiotics/probiotics in enjoyable forms such as gummies, lozenges and chews. With over 50 years of excellence, our team leads the way in changing how consumers make healthier choices. With unique food science expertise and proprietary processes, we’ve pioneered many firsts. The fire in our belly to create new to the world products has guided and continues to be core to our mission of making health and wellness more enjoyable. Come join us and become a part of our winning formula!

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee the supplier qualification program.
• Develop and maintain Foreign Supplier Verification Program per 21CFR117.
• Develop and maintain annual supplier audit schedule and request supplier audits and/or information, as needed.
• Lead supplier quality audits to assure the quality of incoming materials and services.
• Track supplier reassessment dates and update approved supplier database.
• Develop and maintain supplier quality performance indicators.
• Routinely review supplier performance with cross functional team.
• Manage and improve the Supplier Corrective Action Request (SCAR) program.
• Support investigations of raw material/component non-conformance.
• Work with suppliers to develop supplier quality agreements.
• Support internal inspection activities (walkthroughs, readiness activities, etc.), as needed.
• Provide subject matter expertise for the Supplier Quality program in external customer and regulatory audits.
• Understand and follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) regulations.
• Keep abreast of current GMPs and advances in FDA and other regulatory agencies.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 7 years of experience working in quality within the food & beverage, dietary supplement or pharmaceutical industry, or commensurate combination of higher education and work experience.
• Strong communication, reporting, organization, teamwork, and time management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, microbiology, chemistry, engineering or related field.
• Professional supplier quality experience including documentation compliance and audit support in the food & beverage, dietary supplement, or pharmaceutical industry.
• HACCP and/or PCQI certification.
• FSMA and FSVP compliance knowledge.
• Certification or training as a qualified auditor.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)