QA Innovation Manager

Oatly AB; Wilmot; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a QA Innovation Manager, where you'll play a key role in ensuring food safety and quality in innovative projects. This dynamic position involves collaborating with various teams to uphold high standards while driving new product development. You'll have the opportunity to travel to manufacturing locations and engage in meaningful work that promotes sustainability and health. If you're passionate about making a difference in the food industry and thrive in a collaborative environment, this role is perfect for you. Bring your expertise and entrepreneurial spirit to help shape the future of a growing brand committed to transparency and quality.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Quality experience in the food/beverage industry.
• Proven knowledge of food chemistry and process technology.
• Experience with auditing and HACCP in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Secure food safety and quality according to Oatly standards.
• Drive risk assessments for new product development projects.
• Audit external manufacturers for compliance with food laws.

Skills

Food Chemistry

Process Technology

Food Hygiene/Microbiology

Risk Analysis

Project Management

Auditing Skills

Excellent English Communication

Spanish Language

Portuguese Language

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Food Science

Bachelor's Degree in Microbiology

Bachelor's Degree in Biology

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry

Tools

HACCP Certification

PCQI Certification

BRC Standards Knowledge

Job description

Hello potential future Oatly employee. It’s us, the original oatmilk company that started in Sweden back 25 or so years ago and has since expanded to the U.S. where we’ve continued growing at a rate such that we need more brilliant minds to come work with us to keep the momentum going and the oatmilk flowing.

Sustainability, health, and transparency are the core values that guide everything we do. Basically, we exist to make it easy for people to eat better and live healthier lives without recklessly taxing the planet’s resources in the process. If any of this resonates with you, then maybe you’d like work for Oatly, too. Now onto the formal stuff.

We are looking for a QA Innovation Manager to join our team. This role will be responsible for securing food safety and quality according to Oatly standards, customer requirements and laws/regulations in different innovation projects. The position reports to the Global QA Director.

Qualified candidates residing in Philadelphia, PA preferred due to business needs.

Here are the things we want to hire you to do:

1. Secure the choice of equipment/contract manufacturer together with Sourcing Quality Assurance (SQA)
2. Initiate and drive the risk assessment for product in a new product development project
3. Work very closely with innovation and QA Engineers/resources at the production sites and Sourcing Quality Assurance (SQA)
4. Secure Oatly quality standards when sourcing and implementing new manufacturers or externally produced products together with SQA
5. Execute initial audits of external manufacturers and secure documentation, that is inspection of processes, compliance with applicable food laws/regulations, verification of HACCP plans and other standards
6. Set the sampling plan according to risk analysis
7. Be a part of creating a global quality manual and implementation of global processes and global systems; example Oatly PD flow (NPD process)
8. Approximately 25% travel to manufacturing/supplier locations (1-2 times/month)

Here are the things we think you need:

1. Bachelor´s Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Biology, Chemistry, or equivalent
2. 5+ years Quality experience at the manager level in the food/beverage industry
3. 3+ years of Quality experience focusing on New Product Development in the food/beverage industry
4. Proven knowledge of food chemistry, process technology and food hygiene/microbiology
5. Experience auditing (Quality, Food Safety, Process equipment, Health/Safety, and Environment), certified Lead auditor a plus
6. HACCP and PCQI certifications preferred
7. Knowledge of BRC and/or other GFSI standard
8. Experience working with risk analysis, HACCP and Food Safety Management in a manufacturing environment
9. Experience in Project Management
10. Knowledge of Food legislation (in particular FDA/FSMA)
11. Excellent English, verbally and written. Spanish and Portuguese are an advantage

If you have experience with Product commissioning and validation and NPD processes within the food industry it´s a huge plus!

And here’s another list of qualities we think make a good Oatly team member:

1. You feel connected to our mission of encouraging health, sustainability, and transparency
2. You are a self-starter who doesn’t need direct supervision to motivate you for success – we believe strongly in building a culture of individual accountability and ownership and need partners that can embrace that mentality
3. You are ready to make your mark in a smaller, growing brand leveraging your experience to deliver amazing results and build an outstanding company
4. You have an entrepreneurial spirit in that you’re comfortable with ambiguity and are energized by the process of building something lasting from the ground up
5. You enjoy sharing your quirkiness and talents with your coworkers

The salary for this role will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location. Compensation may also include bonus, commission, or equity as applicable.

Our team is available to support you through the hiring process with reasonable accommodations to enable a barrier-free interview experience. We will maintain candidate privacy and confidentiality to enable an unbiased and equitable experience. If you need assistance applying for a role due to a disability or special need, please contact [e-mail].

Oatly is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.