Overview
Water Quality Compliance Specialist Jobs in Green Haven, Anne Arundel, MD at Anne Arundel County, MD
That’s It Nutrition
Eating healthy should never be complicated. That’s why our team is dedicated to making delicious, plant-based super snacks from the cleanest, simplest ingredients available. That’s it. takes the hassle out of fruit and vegetable consumption, making it easier than ever to consume the nutrients that our bodies need in the most convenient ways possible.
That’s It has transformed the Natural Foods category with its portfolio of super snacks, which today includes: Fruit Bars, Mini Fruit Bars, Probiotic Bars, Truffles, and Crunchables. The entire range of simple and nutritious items are made from five ingredients or less, while the brand’s flagship fruit bars – the #1 selling fruit bar in America – contain only two ingredients: fruit + fruit. That’s it.
All items contain no added purees, juices or concentrates, are all natural, non-GMO, preservative-free and completely free of the top 12 allergens. We make snacks without secrets. That’s it.
Overview:
We are seeking a highly analytical Quality Assurance Manager to join our team. As a QA Manager, you will be responsible for supporting our QA Director with audits, evaluating retain samples, customer complaints and maintaining databases via shared spreadsheets and customer portals. The Quality Assurance Manager role is a full-time in office position with opportunities for growth.
Job Duties:
Manages Customer Complaint Program. Trend common complaints, work with manufacturing plants to conduct a comprehensive root cause analysis with corrective actions and effective preventive actions. Monitor preventive actions to ensure effectiveness
Manage the Organic Program by ensuring all documents are up to date, ensuring current regulations are met and undergo annual audits. Assist the manufacturing plants in preparing for their Organic Audits by providing updated documents, ensure all suppliers and products are submitted for certification
Manage Supplier Approval Program to ensure all suppliers have been properly vetted, meet quality standards and ensure all documents are maintained up to date to be in good standing
Manage the Retain Program. Ensure retain samples are properly evaluated. Trend any deviations and work with the manufacturing plants to ensure the product meets specifications
Assist in managing the Warehouse Quality Programs to ensure the programs meet auditing guidelines, food safety standards, are effective and properly implemented. Support and assist the Warehouses with everything needed for them to be successful, efficient and effective
Assist in the development of new products/SKUs by assisting in the R&D of the product, procurement of new ingredients, setting up the product for specifications for the Operations team as well as for the plant
Oversee specifications for all manufacturing plants and ensure they are accurate, clear and updated to reflect any revisions
Assist in creating and maintaining Finished Product Specifications for customers
Review and approval of all Certificate of Analysis for raw materials and finished products. General Microbiological and Chemical knowledge required
Review and evaluation of samples (raw materials and/or finished products) as required. Assist in procurement activities
Review and approve product packaging and labels to ensure accuracy and that they are complaint with FDA Labeling Compliance
Review and approve marketing documents to ensure they are accurate and meet the product specifications
Work with Operations team to ensure new/revised raw ingredients, packaging and finished product part codes are set up
Work with manufacturing plants to ensure they have everything required to be successful. Assist with troubleshooting any issues and at the manufacturing level
Support manufacturing plants with all supplier documents including any additional documents needed for auditing or regulatory purposes
Assist Operations teams with any quality related information or tasks required
Assist the Sales team to ensure they have the all the information they need to be successful
Assist Director of Quality in any additional tasks pertaining to quality assurance and regulatory affairs
Assign and review CAPAs for manufacturing plants and suppliers as required for deviations
Assist in the maintenance and updates to the Item Master Spreadsheets
Assist Director of QA in conducting Risk Assessments and troubleshooting any issues as needed
Skills:
Should have a minimum of at least 5 years in Food Manufacturing
Preferred to have 3 years of management experience
Should have a good general understanding of GFSI Audit Schemes
Must be able to review/interpret both audit and regulatory guidelines, implement procedures and supporting documentation to meet those guidelines
Should be able to work independently with minimal supervision
Communicates effectively as well as presents themselves in a professional manner
Able to multitask and manage multiple projects at any given time
Prioritize their time efficiently to ensure targeted timelines are met
Must be self motivated
Must have a desire to learn more about the industry and their role within the company
Must be able to work interdepartmentally with the mentality of assisting where needed for the good of the company
Must be computer literate and work well with Google programs, Microsoft, etc.
We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for career advancement. If you are a motivated individual with a passion for food manufacturing, we would love to hear from you.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $68,000.00 – $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Title: Water Quality Compliance Specialist
Company: Anne Arundel County, MD
Location: Green Haven, Anne Arundel, MD
