Contract-Manufacturing Quality Manager

Premier Nutrition•Emeryville, CA

2d•$120,000 - $135,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Co-Manufacturing Quality Manager will evaluate plant quality, partner with suppliers to develop compliant solutions, review product specifications, and ensure overall co-manufacturing compliance among other duties listed below. Must be able to travel up to 50%. This role reports into our Associate Director, Co-Manufacturing Quality.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Engineering or related scientific field
FSMA compliant PCQI Certification
5+ years of relevant Quality Assurance experience in the Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG) industry, in a food and processing environment
In depth knowledge of food safety, product quality programs, preventive controls, HACCP, GMP’s, allergen control programs and food defense programs in a manufacturing environment
Supplier quality management including audit experience and GFSI (BRC, SQF, FSSC 22000) audit certification knowledge
Must be willing to travel up to 50% to co-manufacturing locations
Ability to motivate, manage, lead and influence suppliers, peers and superiors
Excellent written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills to include management ability with suppliers and team-based culture
Comfortable working independently as well as with a team while traveling frequently
Energetic, self-motivated and the ability to act with a sense of urgency
Demonstrated strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, including Word and Excel, and comfortable using Quality Management Systems (QMS)

Nice To Haves

Embody a growth mindset
See challenges as opportunities to develop
Find innovative ways to get the real work that matters done

Responsibilities

Owns the Quality relationship with co-manufacturing partners
Evaluates co-man processes for their capability to consistently adhere to PNC’s specifications and product design
Completes on-site audits for Foods, Dietary Supplements, Finished Goods, Warehouses and Services
Works with R&D and Co-manufacturing Operations to approve new manufacturing locations
Drives continuous improvement in quality systems and regulatory compliance through relationships with co-manufacturing partners
Participates in cross-functional launch team meetings as a Quality expert advising on manufacturing site selection, product design, and specification development
Provides necessary definition, development, and deployment of product/package quality assurance strategy by addressing all phases of product development from ingredient quality to the finished package
Ensures Quality, Operational, Process Improvement and Product Development/Transfer issues and projects are implemented in an efficient and effective manner
Minimizes risk and assures equivalent Quality levels are maintained
Attends first production runs and ensures PNC’s finished product testing requirements are carried out for every production run
Owns and resolves Co-Man related CAPA(s). Analyzes supplier related defect data to determine root cause
Ensures that the Co-Man deviations’ technical rationale and corrective actions are acceptable and appropriate
Partners with Co-Man’s to develop compliant solutions / improvements for PNC’s products / processes
Utilizes technical knowledge to prevent and identify the root cause of process or product failures
Reviews and approves product specifications, documents, and artwork
Assures that product is produced as designed by R&D
Makes defect parameter recommendations to R&D
Ensures Co-Man compliance to regulations
Acts as the main contact and recall/withdrawal coordinator with co-manufacturers
Assures that appropriate audit follow-up items are addressed