Quality Manager - Co-Manufacturing

Nature’s Fynd is a groundbreaking food tech company born out of NASA-supported research on extremophiles in the geothermal pools of Yellowstone National Park. Our novel fermentation technology produces a sustainable source of complete protein using only a fraction of the resources required by traditional agriculture. As the challenge to feed the world’s expanding population grows, our mission is to create amazing foods and materials that provide sustainable choices and nurture the planet.
We’re looking for passionate, driven, and ambitious people to join our fast-growing team.
The Quality Manager - Co-manufacturing will be responsible for managing Co-manufacturing food safety and quality for Nature's Fynd in N. America. The manager will lead the quality review, quality program development, and auditing of co-manufacturers.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead quality screening, selection, program and control plan development, and auditing of co-manufacturers
• Collaborate with the Manufacturing team on co-manufacturer selection
• Collaborate with the Product Development team on co-manufacturer equipment selection, control plan, and trials
• Lead internal audits and participate in third-party audits as necessary
• Select and work closely with third-party testing laboratories for finished products
• Review finished product documentation and testing for finished product release
• Review customer complaints, investigate, and complete CAPAs
• Contribute to researching and executing food certifications for products
• Contribute effectively to the Quality team by maintaining compliance tools, updating policies and procedures, and striving for continuous improvement
• Monitor the food safety and quality regulations

Education and work experience

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in life-science including Chemistry, Biology, or related technical field
• 10+ years of food safety and regulatory experience with a track record of success
• PCQI/HACCP Certified
• Proven experience managing quality programs with co-manufacturers
• Experience developing, reviewing, and verifying food safety plans
• Proven experience working with and managing 3rd party testing laboratories
• Proven track record of 3rd party certifications

Special Position Requirements

• Strong sense of time organization and urgency
• Comfortable working in a startup environment, embrace entrepreneurship and have enthusiasm for innovation
• Emphasize personal transparency and accountability
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently & with a team
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, across organizational functions
• Exhibit strong sense of professional and personal integrity
• Inherent curiosity and creativity in solving problems to understand how things work
• Travel up to 50% of the time depending on the employee and co-manufacturing location(s)