Director, Regulatory and Supplier Quality

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:

The Director of Regulatory and Supplier Quality, develops, improves, and drives compliance to all Regulatory and Supplier Quality requirements at BODYARMOR. This person will be a strong leader who works well cross functionally to assure Regulations in the country of sale are applied and complied to at the design phase of Innovation through to first production and in-market. This resource will lead the assessment, approval and ongoing improvement of suppliers and the assessment and approval of all raw and packaging materials.

What You’ll Do for Us:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Regulatory

• Lead and drive compliance to the BODYARMOR Regulatory program end to end 
• Develop, document, and lead the implementation of the BODYARMOR Regulatory requirements through policy and procedure

• Develop and approve all labels including Nutritional Facts Panels (NFP’s) and Ingredient Statements in compliance to FDA regulations and BODYARMOR standards
• Evaluate, substantiate, and approve all product claims
• Lead the state water label registration and licensing
• Keep up to date on all new and relevant emerging Industry Regulations and develop plans for implementation and or/mitigation

Supplier Quality:

• Lead the BODYARMOR Supplier Quality program end to end
• Develop, document, and lead the implementation of the BODYARMOR Supplier Quality requirements through policy and procedure
• Assess and approve all new suppliers
• Lead Quality and Food Safety audits of all suppliers
• Drive and lead supplier, and raws and packs performance improvement activities

• Review and approve all new raw materials and packaging
• Lead the microbiological, food fraud, and FSVP assessments and mitigations on materials and suppliers

• Review and approve finished product specifications
• Lead the product certifications programs including Kosher and NSF for sport  

What You’ll Need:

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in science or a related discipline is required, Masters (incl. Registered Dietitian) preferred

• Experience: 5 to 7 yrs. in a similar Regulatory role, food and beverage experience preferred.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Strong understanding of the FDA Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Regulations, as well as working knowledge of USDA, EPA, state and local requirements.
• Experience in International food and beverage Regulations (Canada, Mexico) desired
• Communication Skills: Ability to author reports clearly and concisely and in a timely manner
• Genesis experience in developing product labeling required
• Leadership: People management experience is desired
• Supplier quality management experience desired
• PCQI, HACCP certified with experience in developing, writing, and implementing plans
• Manager of Quality and Organizational excellence or similar certification desired

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:

Chemistry, Communication, Continual Improvement Process, Data Compilation, Environmental Science, Food Safety and Sanitation, Food Sciences, Food Technology, Green Solutions, Laboratory Testing, Leadership, Microbiological Test, Product Development, Quality Control (QC), Researching, Sensory Testing, Sustainability, Waterfall Model

Pay Range:

$149,000 - $173,000

Base pay offered may vary depending on g