Quality Assurance Manager

Jones Soda Co.; Seattle (WA); Remote; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Soda Co. is seeking a passionate Quality Assurance Manager who will play a critical role in maintaining product quality and regulatory compliance within a dynamic operations team. In this pivotal role, you'll oversee QA systems, lead audits, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to uphold excellence. This full-time position offers an annual salary range of $75,000-$85,000, along with comprehensive benefits. Join us to make a significant impact on our product quality and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

Discretionary Company/Individual Annual Bonus Program

Paid Holidays (11 Days)

Paid Day Off for Your Birthday

100% Employer-Paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Short- and Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance

Team Member Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Discretionary Matching

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in quality assurance in a consumer goods or food & beverage company.
• Prior experience with co-manufacturing partners and scaling QA processes.
• Hands-on experience with developing and implementing QA protocols and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and maintain QA systems, policies, and procedures for compliance and quality.
• Lead audits and resolve findings promptly.
• Monitor production processes for quality specifications.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Quality management principles

Auditing

Documentation

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Lean Six Sigma Certification

Job description

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POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Quality Assurance Manager

Department: Operations & Supply Chain

Reports To: Director of Product Development & Commercialization

Classification: Full-Time Exempt

Salary Range: $75,000-$85,000 DOE

I. POSITION SUMMARY:

As the Quality Assurance Manager at Jones Soda, you will play a critical role in maintaining product quality and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. You will oversee all aspects of the company’s QA systems, including audits, documentation, testing protocols, and continuous improvement efforts.

This hands-on role is ideal for a QA professional who is passionate about delivering high-quality products, improving processes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to uphold Jones Soda’s reputation for excellence.

A successful candidate is an out-of-the-box thinker who takes ownership of their position, is a self-starter, skilled in multi-tasking, and handling competing priorities within time constraints. This position is an integral contributor to a close-knit, cohesive team environment, reliability is key to success in this role.

II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

·Oversee and maintain QA systems, policies, and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance and product quality.

·Lead internal and external audits and ensure prompt resolution of findings.

·Monitor production processes to ensure compliance with quality specifications and standards.

·Manage product testing protocols and ensure accurate, timely reporting of results.

·Maintain up-to-date QA documentation, including SOPs, batch records, and regulatory findings.

·Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations (e.g., FDA, HACCP, SQF, FSVP). Maintenance of state registrations.

·Partner with R&D, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to support product development and commercialization efforts.

·Track and report on quality metrics monthly.

·Collaborate with external partners and co-mans to ensure quality standards are upheld throughout the supply chain.

·Identify and implement process improvements to enhance product quality and reduce non-conformance.

·Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the quality assurance processes.

III. SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, TRAINING OR SPECIAL LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

·Strong knowledge of QA systems, regulatory compliance, and quality management principles.

·Familiarity with FDA, HACCP, SQF, FSVP and other industry standards.

·Experience with auditing, documentation, and product testing protocols.

·Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working with cross-functional teams.

·Strong attention to detail, problem-solving, and process improvement mindset.

IV. QUALIFICATIONS:

·3+ years of experience in quality assurance in a consumer goods or food & beverage company.

·Prior experience with co-manufacturing partners and scaling QA processes.

·Hands-on experience with developing and implementing QA protocols and documentation.

·Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma. Certified Lean Six-Sigma preferred.

V. SPECIAL JOB OR ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

• This position will currently be working remotely until further notice.
• Travel up to 25%.
• Home internet connection required.

VI. OTHER PHYSICAL AND/OR SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. This may include sitting for extended periods and working at a computer with standard breaks.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English to perform job functions, including reading technical documents and writing reports.

VII. BENEFITS:

Discretionary Company/Individual Annual Bonus Program

Paid Holidays (11 Days)

Paid Day Off for Your Birthday

100% Employer-Paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Short- and Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance

Team Member Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Discretionary Matching

Jones Soda is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

This job description outlines the current requirements of the position. Duties and responsibilities may evolve over time and will be reviewed and updated as needed.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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