Quality Manager, External Manufacturing

KIND; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading wellness company in New York is seeking a Quality Manager to ensure high-quality and safe food production through external manufacturing quality initiatives. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of relevant experience and a BS degree in Chemistry, Food Science, or related fields. This position involves leading quality standards and driving improvements in consumer satisfaction.

Benefits

401(K) with company match

Flexible Paid Time Off

Excellent health and dental insurance

Company-paid disability and life insurance

Wellness programs

Casual office dress code

Quarterly KIND bar vouchers

Training & tuition reimbursement

Charitable Donation Matching

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Quality & Food Safety or related fields.
• Experienced auditor with accreditation in recognized Quality Systems.
• Advanced degree preferred in relevant technical fields.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality initiatives for safe food production in manufacturing.
• Ensure compliance with KIND Quality and Food Safety Standards.
• Identify and implement process improvements.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Quality management

Problem-solving

Education

BS degree in Chemistry, Food Science, Engineering or related field

Tools

GFSI Quality systems (SQF, BRC, FSSC 22000)

Quality management software

Job description

Overview

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We’re KIND, focused on a kinder and healthier world. Our iconic KIND bars are made with real ingredients and lead with a nutrient-dense first ingredient. We’re looking for passionate collaborators to help us become a leader in health & wellness in an inspiring, energetic, entrepreneurial environment.

What You'll Do

The Quality Manager role leads external manufacturing quality initiatives to ensure the ongoing production of high-quality and safe food products within the external manufacturing network. This role ensures the implementation of all applicable KIND Quality and Food Safety Standards. It also supports qualification, product start-up, performance management, and process improvement initiatives at KIND external manufacturing locations. The incumbent will use food science, engineering knowledge, quality management, project management and quality skills to identify opportunities to improve consumer satisfaction, optimize processes and establish measures of quality conformance.

How You'll Do It

The Quality Manager role leads external manufacturing quality initiatives to ensure the ongoing production of high-quality and safe food products within the external manufacturing network. This role ensures the implementation of all applicable KIND Quality and Food Safety Standards. In addition, it supports qualification, product start up, performance management, and process improvement initiatives at KIND external manufacturing locations. The incumbent will use food science, engineering knowledge, quality management, project management and quality skills to identify opportunities to improve consumer satisfaction, optimize processes and establish measures of quality conformance.

You have

• A BS degree in Chemistry, Food Science, Engineering or related technical field required
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in a technical area such as Quality & Food Safety, R&D product development, laboratory management quality systems, or food process engineering
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Experienced auditor with accreditation in GFSI Quality systems such as SQF, BRC, FSSC 22000, ISO9000
• Ability to travel ~40% of the time

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced MS degree in Chemistry, Food Science, Engineering or related technical field
• 7+ years of Quality experience in a Food manufacturing facility
• ASQ certification
• Advanced understanding of GMPs, GLPs, HACCP, Sensory, Microbiology, Regulatory and Food Law guidelines

What You'll Bring To KIND

• Product Quality Custodian
• You are building collaborative relationships and driving for results
• You are entrepreneurial and pursue our mission with tireless passion and constant innovation
• Genuine in your desire to help make the world a kinder place, committing to always spreading and celebrating kindness

What KIND Offers

• 401(K) or RRSPs with generous company match
• Flexible Paid Time Off, including summer hours and paid parental leave
• Excellent health, dental & vision insurance
• Company-paid disability and life insurance
• Wellness programs supporting mental and physical wellbeing
• Casual office dress code
• Quarterly KIND bar vouchers
• Training & tuition reimbursement
• A dynamic, ambitious, fun and KIND work environment
• Charitable Donation Matching up to $1000 annually

EEO

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