Quality Systems Manager

Cavuventures; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food company is seeking a Quality Systems Manager to oversee the implementation of quality systems, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations and company standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food manufacturing and quality assurance, with responsibilities that include developing quality assurance programs and managing the Supplier Management Program. This role allows for remote work with some travel involved.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of experience in food manufacturing and quality assurance.
• Ability to obtain HACCP/Preventative Controls Qualified Individual certification.
• Strong understanding of food safety regulations and quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee creation and maintenance of quality systems.
• Develop and support quality assurance programs.
• Lead the company Supplier Management Program.

Skills

Document management

Communication

Leadership

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor of Science in Food Science or Microbiology

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Quality Systems Manager will oversee the creation, implementation and maintenance of quality systems, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations, company standards, and industry best practices. This role involves developing and supporting quality assurance programs, conducting audits, ensuring adherence to internal and external standards, and supporting the quality team. The role will also lead the company Supplier Management Program.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create, maintain, and continuously improve quality systems for Good Culture's food safety and quality and supply chain teams. Help create a world class quality program to ensure the finest products that consistently exceed consumer expectations
• Manage document control system
• Oversee attainment of required certifications including GFSI, Kosher, Keto & Organic and provide information and documents to customers and the sales team
• Assist with coordination, review, and follow-up of the Corrective/Preventive Action program (CAPA)
• Develop and maintain Supplier Management Program. Maintain documentation, schedule and conduct food safety and quality audits, and document CAPA. Work with Supply Chain on supplier performance / scorecards
• Help to implement our mission and ensure your work has a positive impact on our environmental and social responsibilities
• Leverage opportunities to highlight Good Culture’s mission and impact to inspire others to join us in doing good
• Have fun and make a difference

JOB QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science, Microbiology or closely related field preferred
• 4-7 years of experience in food manufacturing and quality assurance
• Ability to obtain HACCP/Preventative Controls Qualified Individual & Better Process Control School certification
• Strong Understanding of food safety and quality systems and programs
• Knowledge of federal and state food industry regulations including the Food Safety Modernization Act, Code of Federal Regulations, Pasteurized Milk Ordinance
• Strong understanding and experience developing policy standards in support of plant certifications including GFSI, Kosher, Keto & Organic as required
• Ability to interact effectively with third party and internal auditors
• Ability to influence management & enable the activities of employee teams
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong computer and document management skills

The is a remote position with roughly 20% travel in the US

About Good Culture:

We believe that if you eat good things, and surround yourself with good, you’ll feel good. Simple as that. That’s why we decided to create a food company that offers real organic ingredients from trusted sources, promotes good health and tastes great. Our mission is to reinvent the food system, from the (actual) ground up. We are a cultured dairy company that currently makes pasture-raised cottage cheese, probiotic rich sour cream, cream cheese and probiotic milk. We’re on the look for some cultured healers!

Good Culture is an equal opportunity employer. At Good Culture we also believe a great culture fosters and values a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce. We seek individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to apply for this position. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Good Culture is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.