Overview
Quality Assurance Manager Jobs in United States at Sundayy
Title: Quality Assurance Manager
Company: Sundayy
Location: United States
About The Company
Eat Evergreen Inc is a dynamic and innovative food company based in Glencoe, Illinois, dedicated to reinventing breakfast with its craveworthy and nutritious waffle products. Established in 2018, the company was founded by a passionate team with a mission to create high-quality, delicious waffles that appeal to consumers nationwide. Since its inception, Evergreen has expanded rapidly, now offering two distinct waffle lines available in over 8,000 retail stores across the United States. Known for its commitment to quality, safety, and customer satisfaction, Evergreen is a fast-growing brand that values creativity, teamwork, and hustle. The company fosters a collaborative work environment where innovation and dedication are celebrated, making it an exciting place for professionals passionate about food safety and quality assurance to grow their careers.
About The Role
The Quality Assurance Manager at Eat Evergreen Inc will play a pivotal role in maintaining and elevating the company's standards of quality and safety across its entire supply chain. This position involves developing, implementing, and managing comprehensive quality processes to ensure product integrity and regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will be a key member of the Operations team, responsible for leading quality management initiatives, conducting audits, and fostering strong relationships with co-manufacturers and external partners. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated professional to influence the company's quality programs significantly, ensuring that Evergreen’s products meet the highest standards and consumer expectations. The Quality Assurance Manager will also oversee critical areas such as HACCP, GMP, allergen control, traceability, and recall management, working closely with cross-functional teams to uphold safety and quality at every stage of production.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in quality assurance management within the food industry, preferably with frozen products.
- Proven experience working with co-manufacturing partners.
- Strong knowledge of FDA regulations, FSMA standards, and food safety compliance.
- Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
- Experience with quality management systems and relevant software tools.
- Self-motivated, autonomous, and proactive in problem-solving.
- Experience with sensory evaluation and collaboration with sensory consultants.
- Bachelor’s degree in food science, microbiology, or a related field (preferred).
- Ability to travel up to 30% to various manufacturing and supplier facilities.
Responsibilities
- Develop and lead quality process management efforts across all co-manufacturing sites.
- Manage HACCP, GMP, allergen control, and traceability programs to ensure product safety and compliance.
- Conduct site visits to ensure manufacturing processes meet specifications and regulatory standards.
- Oversee certification processes and maintain documentation for regulatory compliance.
- Track consumer complaints and analyze trend data to identify areas for improvement.
- Manage internal and external audit programs to ensure ongoing compliance.
- Oversee the recall plan and manage recall procedures efficiently and effectively.
- Establish and maintain testing protocols, including microbiological, sensory, and physical testing of finished products and processes.
- Oversee supplier quality assurance and manage third-party relationships for microbiology testing, sensory evaluation, shelf life testing, and process validation.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement continuous improvement initiatives in quality systems.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary ranging from $110,000 to $120,000 annually, based on experience and skills.
- Remote work environment providing flexibility and work-life balance.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans with 100% premiums paid by the company for employees and 50% for dependents.
- 401(k) retirement plan with a 4% company match.
- Self-managed paid time off (PTO) and paid company holidays.
- Voluntary benefits including life, critical illness, and accident insurance.
- Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care expenses.
- Access to perks such as an Instacart membership and, of course, lots of tasty waffles.
Equal Opportunity
Eat Evergreen Inc is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable laws.
