FSQA Documentation Specialist

Kinder's • Walnut Creek, CA

4h • $105,000 - $115,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The FSQA Documentation Specialist supports Kinder’s by managing internal and partner documentation and ensuring critical documentation is maintained, updated, organized, and accessible to cross-functional teams. The role focuses on creating, gathering, organizing, coordinating, and maintaining Kinder’s specifications in its database, including specifications for finished goods across multiple co-manufacturing locations.

The specialist ensures specifications reflect approved formulations, processes, and labeling content, and that supplier and co-manufacturer facility information is current. The role manages specification change control, version management, approvals, and archival; coordinates documentation priorities with project management, packaging, and product development teams; builds relationships with suppliers and manufacturers; and supports the Quality Assurance team across a broad range of functions.

The position is based in Kinder’s Walnut Creek, California office. Most work takes place in the office, with flexibility to work outside the office when needed to support work-life balance and personal commitments. The expected starting salary range is $105,000–$115,000 per year.

Requirements

• At least 2–4 years in a Quality Assurance or documentation role within the Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG) industry is preferred but not required.
• Strong computer skills and confidence using databases for organization.
• Experience with electronic QMS platforms.
• Very strong organizational skills and a disciplined approach to database and documentation management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight, solve problems, and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects and tasks.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and a high-tempo, dynamic environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a positive attitude.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor’s degree in business, Computer Science, Food Science, or a related field; on-the-job experience managing databases is also highly valued.
• Experience with TraceGains.
• Understanding of food safety regulations and standards, including FSMA, HACCP, and GFSI.
• Interest in growing skills at a growing food company.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, revise, and control finished-goods specifications across multiple co-manufacturing locations.
• Ensure specifications accurately reflect approved formulations, processes, and labeling content.
• Maintain current supplier and co-manufacturer facility information.
• Manage specification lifecycle activities, including change control, version management, approvals, and archival.
• Coordinate documentation priorities with project management, packaging, and product development teams.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and manufacturers.
• Support the Quality Assurance team in a broad range of functions.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Bonus or incentive eligibility
• Equity grants
• Competitive health benefits
• Parental leave
• Other family-friendly benefits
• Flexibility to work outside the office when needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed