Quality Systems Manager

fairlifeOnsite

fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish consumers.

With nearly $3B in annual retail sales, fairlife’s portfolio of delicious, lactose-free, real dairy products includes: fairlife® ultra-filtered milk;

Core Power®

High Protein Shakes, a sports nutrition drink to support post-workout recovery;

fairlife® nutrition plan™, a nutrition shake to support the journey to better health.A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola company, fairlife, LLC has been recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen for its industry leading innovation.To learn more about fairlife and its complete line of products, please visit fairlife.com.job purpose:The Manufacturing Quality Systems Manager is responsible for development and implementation of manufacturing site food safety & quality programs in accordance with established internal quality systems and in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Develop and support site ISO 9001 & Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) certification programs and coordinate audit activities. QSM will function as a quality and food safety representative to ensure compliance and execution of plant expansion, new equipment installation/upgrade, and new process implementation in accordance with food safety corporate standards, HACCP/FSMA principles, and all federal, state and local regulations in support of creating and maintaining a positive food safety and quality manufacturing culture and environment.

responsibilities:

Partner with enterprise Sr. Quality Systems Manager to incorporate all internal and corporate requirements into site food safety and quality programs.
Lead the site implementation of ISO 9001 & GFSI Quality Management Systems.
Provide consulting, technical support, and alignment with additional resources to support ISO & GFSI implementations.
Oversee attainment of required plant certifications including, ISO, GFSI, Kosher, & Halal as required.
Manage Document Control program in support of the Quality Management System including the standardization of quality system documents with LACF & PMO requirements.
Develop and support and site Internal Audit & Management Review programs
Assist with coordination, review, and follow-up of the Corrective/Preventive Action program in regard to plant certifications.
Support project engineering and operations teams in ensuring project design and implementation adheres to food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
Coordinate availability of quality assurance resources in support of project completion.

skills/qualifications required:

Bachelor of Science Degree in Food Science, Microbiology or closely related field preferred.
5-7 years of experience in food manufacturing and quality assurance
Ability to obtain HACCP/Preventative Controls Qualified Individual & Better Process Control School certification
Knowledge of Federal and State food industry regulations including the Food Safety Modernization Act, Code of Federal Regulations, Pasteurized Milk Ordinance, Low Acid Canned Foods
Strong understanding and experience developing policy standards in support of plant certifications including GFSI, ISO, FSSC, Kosher, & Halal 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

position location:

Goodyear, Arizona

reports to: Senior Quality Managertravel requirements: 15%

exempt/nonexempt:

Exempt

fairlife, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. All qualified applicants and employees will be given equal opportunity. Selection decisions are based on job-related factors.In addition to its nondiscrimination commitment, the Company will also provide reasonable accommodation of qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the Company.

If you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email careers@fairlife.com.

Life at fairlife

fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based health food company with a mission to enrich lives by sustainably providing nourishment and vitality to the world. We produce and market nutritious and great-tasting lactose-free milk beverages made using a cold-filtration process that removes lactose and sugars while maximizing the natural proteins, nutrients, and minerals found in cow's milk. The company was founded in 2012 by Mike and Sue McCloskey of Select Milk Producers, Inc.®, a group of dairy farmers dedicated to using exceptional cow care and sustainable farming practices to yield higher quality milk. Our line of delicious and lactose-free fairlife® products includes: fairlife® ultra-filtered milk, the only cow's milk with 50% more protein and 50% less sugar than regular milk for the whole family; Core Power®, a high protein milkshake for athletes and fitness enthusiasts to help build lean muscle and support healthy recovery; fairlife® with DHA, an ultra-filtered milk with DHA Omega-3 fatty acids to support brain health; fairlife® YUP!, a line of flavored milks; and the newly launched fairlife® smart snacks, a snack sized beverage that blends fairlife ultra-filtered milk with honey and oats. In partnership with The Coca-Cola Company®, fairlife ultra-filtered milk and Core Power high protein shakes are distributed throughout the United States (U.S.) and Canada; all other fairlife drinks are available nationwide in the U.S. To learn more about fairlife and its collection of products, please visit fairlife.com or follow the company on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter.

Thrive Here & What We Value1. Wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola company2. Recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen for industry leading innovation3. Equal opportunity employer with non-discrimination policy4. Reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with known disabilities5. Portfolio includes lactose-free, real dairy products like fairlife® ultra-filtered milk and Core Power® High Protein Shakes6. Nearly $2B in annual retail sales7. Commitment to caring for people, animals, the planet, providing nourishing products, implementing care standards, efficient operations, responsible packaging, and making a positive impact