Quality Assurance Manager – Co-Manufacturing
About the position The Quality Assurance Manager – Co-Manufacturing supports efforts to safeguard SkinnyDipped brand integrity by maintaining and implementing diligent controls over established quality programs. A significant portion of this role will involve direct oversight of and collaboration with SkinnyDipped contract manufacturers in an on-site capacity. This role will spend up to 60% on site at manufacturing facilities, and ~40% working from home. The Quality Professional will emulate an attitude of continuous improvement and have a high level of both verbal and written communication to ensure that policies, procedures and instructions are in place, understood and acted upon to meet best in industry standards. Research and use company resources to understand and advise on regulatory rules and laws pertaining to industry and SkinnyDipped products.
Responsibilities
- Co-Manufacturer Quality Oversight
- Product Conformance Management
- Quality Systems & Continuous Improvement
- Supplier & Ingredient Quality Management
- Certifications and Standards Management
- Documentation & Specification Control
- Sensory, Shelf-Life & Product Integrity
- New Product & Commercialization Support
- Cross-Functional Partnership
Requirements
- BA/BS required, MS a plus
- Food Science or related science degree
- Experience working for large CPG brand as well as challenger brand
- Ability to work independently with accountability of time
- HACCP certified
- Strong sensory evaluation skills and a passion for food
- Strong PC skills including MS Office
- Experience working cross functionally
- Strong analytical skills and ability to understand manufacturing data
Nice-to-haves
- PCQI certified a plus
- BRC/SQF Practitioner or equivalent a plus
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Annual performance bonus
- Equity opportunity
- Excellent medical/dental/vision benefits
- 401(k)
- Paid time off to volunteer
- Additional benefits including wellness & technology stipends
- A fun, entrepreneurial atmosphere and positive culture