Overview
The Co-Manufacturing Quality Assurance Specialist will join a dynamic Quality team, reporting to the Sr. Co-Manufacturing Manager of Quality and Supplier Quality. This role is responsible for performing Inventory Hold and Release, Product Quality testing, Complaint Data analysis, Ingredient risk assessment, Co-Manufacturers performance assessment including Audits, and Training Program development. In addition, the role will work closely with R&D and Co-Man Operations to ensure contract manufacturers produce to Califia’s product specifications. Responsibilities will also include partnering with all co-mans on continuous improvement efforts such as root cause investigations, corrective actions, consumer complaints and optimizing performance and cost.
Key Responsibilities
- Reviews and signs off on co-manufacturer quality checks, COAs, and logs to ensure compliance with Quality and Food safety standard prior to finished product release
- Performs timely finished product Releases
- Supports Hold and Release program
- Compiles, analyzes, and generates reports of co-manufacturer performance including complaint data and non-conformances
- Manages co-man product sample shipments and sensory review
- Supports co-man related CAPA activities
- Analyzes co-man related defect data to determine root cause and trends
- Reviews and provides support to update product specifications
- Supports development and deployment of training programs for co-manufacturers on key QA activities
- Develops and maintains positive and professional relationships with all employees and management
- Provides the highest level of internal and external customer service
- Facilitates multiple improvement programs around food safety and quality needs
- Works on other projects as assigned by management
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree or appropriate equivalent from an accredited university is preferred
- 2-5 years’ food industry experience
- Able to receive, analyze and report out information efficiently
- Able to perform root cause analysis
- Strong computer literacy including Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and databases
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Occasional travel up to 10% may be required
The expected salary range for this position is between $75,000 - $90,000 per year based on a full-time schedule. Location, confirmed job-related skills and experience will be considered in setting the actual salary.
The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.
