Quality Compliance Manager
JuneShine Brands•San Diego, CA
•$100,000 - $115,000•Hybrid
About The Position
This role is responsible for establishing and maintaining the internal Quality Compliance program for JuneShine Brands. The Quality Compliance Manager will oversee the day-to-day execution of the program, including conducting audits, managing corrective actions, reviewing external documents, investigating supplier quality incidents, and advising on food safety matters. The position will also collaborate with the New Product Team during product and facility onboarding to identify and mitigate quality, food safety, and regulatory risks. This role serves as the company's expert on Quality Compliance, supporting various departments when product integrity is at stake. As the company scales, this role will adapt to increased product lines and partnerships.
Requirements
- 21 years of age or older at the time of application.
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Life Sciences, Engineering, or related field.
- Minimum 5-7 years of professional experience in the food industry within Quality, Regulatory, or Operations departments.
- Minimum 2 years experience managing direct reports.
- Experience working in the CPG space (Food, THC/hemp, supplements, beverage).
- Certifications and/or strong working knowledge in Food Safety, GMP, GFSI, and/or Quality Management systems and regulations.
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 35% (with occasional needs up to 50% for audits, partner onboarding, and new product launches).
- Technically fluent in food science, with hands-on knowledge of food safety, food and beverage regulations, audit requirements, and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
- Operationally sharp - ability to quickly spot risk in a production line or facility.
- Highly organized and self-directed, with a documentation-first mindset that supports compliance, traceability, and continuous improvement.
- Comfortable making tough calls, including saying 'no' when a product or partner isn't ready and backing that decision with data and sound judgment.
- Calm under pressure, making timely, well-reasoned quality decisions that protect both consumers and the business.
- Must reside in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- Experience managing R&D scale-up, formula transfer, and new product commercialization at contract manufacturers.
- Experience working in contract manufacturing quality, including auditing, performance monitoring, and onboarding.
Responsibilities
- Partner with Contract Manufacturing Managers and the New Product Team to evaluate, qualify, and onboard contract manufacturers, assessing their manufacturing capabilities, quality systems, and food safety programs against company standards.
- Establish and maintain quality agreements, testing requirements, and release criteria for co-manufactured products.
- Plan, conduct, and manage supplier and contract manufacturer audits, driving CAPA programs and continuous improvement based on audit findings and performance data.
- Collaborate with the Innovation team to support new product and process transfer from development through commercial production, developing the necessary quality requirements, specifications, and documentation for launch.
- Lead cross-functional efforts with New Product, Innovation, Operations, Regulatory, and Supply Chain to ensure successful, compliant product commercialization.
- Maintain broad knowledge of the evolving regulatory landscape and advise the business accordingly.
- Lead risk assessments and validation activities for new formulations, processes, and manufacturing sites.
- Lead recruitment, hiring, and performance management of any future direct reports.
- Travel to partner sites for audits, onboarding, and new product launches.
Benefits
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid sick leave in accordance with state and local laws
- Healthcare coverage: up to 90% company contribution for employees and 25% for dependents
- Voluntary vision, dental, and accidental plans
- 401(k) with up to 4% company match
- Free financial coaching
- Student loan match support
- 529 education savings accounts
- 12 weeks of paid Equal Parental Leave
- $500 Baby Bonding Bucks
- Sustainable baby gift
- Dedicated parental leave support, including a personalized dashboard, full pay transparency, and a specialist to handle every logistical detail
- Product and soft goods discounts & perks
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
