What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supplier Quality Auditor position at Nutrabolt?
Who We Are
Nutrabolt is a fast-growing, global active health and wellness company with a portfolio of market leading performance-oriented brands that energize and fuel active lifestyles. The company’s disruptive and innovative products compete in the Functional Beverage and Active Nutrition segments, under three consumer-loved brands: C4® (one of the fastest-growing energy drink brands in the United States and the #1 selling global pre-workout brand), XTEND® (the #1 post-workout recovery brand in the United States), and Cellucor® (an award-winning sports nutrition brand created in 2002).
Since its founding 20 years ago, Nutrabolt has set out to meet the discerning needs of performance athletes and fitness enthusiasts, while appealing beyond this core group to include consumers around the globe who are making healthy, active living a daily priority.
As a Certified Great Place to Work, Top Workplaces USA honoree, Fortune Best Workplace in Texas, and more – Nutrabolt cares deeply about our people, planet, and the communities we serve. Here, our teammates are united by our mission, and take ownership in creating a healthy workplace environment that promotes strong bodies, clear minds, and a culture of respect and belonging for all.
Who You Are
Reporting to the Supplier Quality Manager, the Supplier Quality Auditor is responsible for planning, conducting, and reporting supplier qualification and surveillance audits to ensure Nutrabolt’s co-manufacturing and warehousing partners meet all regulatory, quality, and company standards. This role is key to maintaining product safety, regulatory compliance, and overall quality performance across Nutrabolt’s global supplier base. In addition, this position will also oversee pilot, scale up and commercial manufacturing and secondary or tertiary pack out of finished product. Success in this position requires a strong understanding of NSF certification and Certification for Sport, Food Safety regulations and Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) best practices.
What You're Good At
Wellness Benefits
Nutrabolt cares about our teammates’ physical, mental, and financial wellness by providing benefits like: competitive health insurance, life insurance, mental wellness programs, 401K matching, and a Lifestyle Spending Account.
Lifestyle Perks
We offer unlimited vacation paid time off and volunteer time off. You’ll get discounts on C4 Energy, Cellucor, and XTEND products, too!
Family Support
We want you to reach your full potential at work by taking care of all loved ones at home. We provide paid parental leave, in addition to reimbursement for expenses related to childcare, fertility treatments, legal fees, and more through our Lifestyle Spending Account.
Nutrabolt is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Please review our CCPA policy here.
By providing your phone number, you consent to receiving text communications related to your job application via SMS from Nutrabolt. Applicable messaging and data rates may apply. You may opt out at any time by replying STOP. View our terms of use for additional details.
Nutrabolt is a fast-growing, global active health and wellness company with a portfolio of market leading performance-oriented brands that energize and fuel active lifestyles. The company’s disruptive and innovative products compete in the Functional Beverage and Active Nutrition segments, under three consumer-loved brands: C4® (one of the fastest-growing energy drink brands in the United States and the #1 selling global pre-workout brand), XTEND® (the #1 post-workout recovery brand in the United States), and Cellucor® (an award-winning sports nutrition brand created in 2002).
Since its founding 20 years ago, Nutrabolt has set out to meet the discerning needs of performance athletes and fitness enthusiasts, while appealing beyond this core group to include consumers around the globe who are making healthy, active living a daily priority.
As a Certified Great Place to Work, Top Workplaces USA honoree, Fortune Best Workplace in Texas, and more – Nutrabolt cares deeply about our people, planet, and the communities we serve. Here, our teammates are united by our mission, and take ownership in creating a healthy workplace environment that promotes strong bodies, clear minds, and a culture of respect and belonging for all.
Who You Are
Reporting to the Supplier Quality Manager, the Supplier Quality Auditor is responsible for planning, conducting, and reporting supplier qualification and surveillance audits to ensure Nutrabolt’s co-manufacturing and warehousing partners meet all regulatory, quality, and company standards. This role is key to maintaining product safety, regulatory compliance, and overall quality performance across Nutrabolt’s global supplier base. In addition, this position will also oversee pilot, scale up and commercial manufacturing and secondary or tertiary pack out of finished product. Success in this position requires a strong understanding of NSF certification and Certification for Sport, Food Safety regulations and Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) best practices.
What You're Good At
- Plan, schedule, and execute supplier qualification, surveillance, and requalification audits in alignment with company policy and regulatory expectations.
- Evaluate new and existing partners for compliance with cGMP, FSMA, HACCP and other applicable regulations.
- Document, communicate, and follow up on audit findings through formal audit reports and CAPA management systems.
- Support the lifecycle management of approved suppliers by contributing to risk assessments, performance monitoring, and recertification efforts.
- Maintain supplier profiles, audit documentation, and approved supplier lists within the Quality Management System, ensuring all necessary records are kept on file and regularly updated.
- Partner with internal teams to address supplier non-conformances through investigation, corrective, and preventive action (ECAR) processes.
- Oversee vendor risk ratings to ensure continuous assessment of quality and compliance posture.
- Support licensing partner programs and coordinate with licensors to ensure suppliers meet specific brand and regulatory approval standards.
- Provide onsite quality oversight during audits, pilot runs, and initial production activities as required.
- Assist co-manufacturers with regulatory and compliance readiness, including mock recalls, traceability exercises, and record reviews.
- Support internal stakeholders (R&D, Procurement, Sales) by completing customer questionnaires, portals, and documentation requests.
- Prepare monthly audit performance summaries and risk reports for management review.
- Ensure all responsibilities align with SOPs, cGMP, and Nutrabolt’s quality system standards.
- Represent the Quality department in cross-functional projects related to supplier performance and regulatory compliance.
- Oversee a dynamic project portfolio to ensure attainment of business goals, including prioritization and agile processes to meet needed timelines.
- Analyze product data and collaborate with Contract Manufacturer to investigate and troubleshoot out of specification results, track deviations, and drive reduction efforts.
- Compile performance metrics to assess program and product effectiveness, quality adherence, and improvement actions.
- Participate in projects as assigned, acting as contact with other departments and communicating regularly with direct management regarding status and timeline.
- Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline (Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, or related field) or equivalent experience.
- 3–5 years of experience performing quality or compliance audits in a cGMP-regulated environment.
- Strong working knowledge of 21 CFR Parts 111 and 117, including FSMA requirements.
- Familiarity with Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) benchmarked standards such as SQF, BRCGS, or FSSC 22000.
- ASQ (CQA, CQE, CQM), PCQI, or HACCP certification preferred.
- Excellent written, analytical, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple audits/projects, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines under pressure.
- Independent, detail-driven, and adaptable to changing priorities.
- Effective collaborator across diverse teams and external partners.
- Experience in powdered, pill, or carbonated beverage manufacturing preferred.
- Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.
Wellness Benefits
Nutrabolt cares about our teammates’ physical, mental, and financial wellness by providing benefits like: competitive health insurance, life insurance, mental wellness programs, 401K matching, and a Lifestyle Spending Account.
Lifestyle Perks
We offer unlimited vacation paid time off and volunteer time off. You’ll get discounts on C4 Energy, Cellucor, and XTEND products, too!
Family Support
We want you to reach your full potential at work by taking care of all loved ones at home. We provide paid parental leave, in addition to reimbursement for expenses related to childcare, fertility treatments, legal fees, and more through our Lifestyle Spending Account.
Nutrabolt is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Please review our CCPA policy here.
By providing your phone number, you consent to receiving text communications related to your job application via SMS from Nutrabolt. Applicable messaging and data rates may apply. You may opt out at any time by replying STOP. View our terms of use for additional details.