Beef QA Commercialization Manager - QSR

MERIEUX NUTRISCIENCES

Miami, Florida – Regular (US Only)

Beef QA Commercialization Manager – QSR at 5707 Waterford District Dr., Miami, FL 33126, USA.

Reporting to the Director, QSR Quality Assurance, US&C, the role ensures safety, quality, consistency and regulatory compliance of client food products across the United States and Canada.

• Manage assigned commodity categories and supplier relationships within the client’s North America Quality Assurance program.
• Develop, implement and continuously improve supplier food safety and quality programs, ensuring compliance with client specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance through analytical data, product testing, audits, and evaluation reports; identify trends and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare and present clear, concise supplier quality performance updates and technical insights to senior leadership.
• Oversee third‑party auditing programs and vendor partners responsible for certifying facilities and approving new suppliers or production locations.
• Support product commercialization and collaborate with Product Innovation teams during development, scale‑up, and rollout of new products.
• Develop, review and maintain product specifications, supplier quality standards, audit protocols and QA documentation.
• Analyze consumer and restaurant complaint data to identify supply chain root causes and ensure corrective and preventive actions.
• Evaluate supplier food safety systems, laboratory testing programs and sensory performance to ensure capability to consistently meet client product standards.
• Serve as a technical QA subject matter expert during investigations or crisis situations impacting product quality or food safety.
• Monitor regulatory developments from agencies such as FDA, USDA, FSIS and CFIA to ensure compliance with North American food safety regulations.
• Review and validate nutritional information for new and existing products to ensure compliance with client nutritional policies and regulatory requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Sciences or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in food quality assurance, supplier quality management or food manufacturing within the food service, QSR or CPG industry.
• Experience managing supplier quality performance within a complex supply chain environment; preferred experience in beef and pork categories.
• Solid understanding of nutritional facts and components.
• Professional certifications such as HACCP, CQE, CQM or similar preferred.
• Proficiency in Statistical Process Control and Process Capability.
• Knowledge of product safety principles and HACCP; knowledge of laboratory testing procedures.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret technical and operational data for supplier performance decisions.
• Effective communication, organizational, and time‑management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact with diverse audiences and stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and as a team player.
• Advanced computer skills (Excel, Word, Outlook, Access, statistical tools, Tableau).
• Ability to travel within a designated budget.
• This position is based in Miami offices.

Work Environment:
Primarily office with occasional laboratory work and travel; may include weekends.

Compliance with safety protocols and use of protective equipment required.