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Company

Talking Rain Beverage Company® · 2 days ago

QA Commercialization Specialist

Remote/Anywhere

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$55K/yr - $75K/yr

3+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Ensure successful product launch with a focus on new formulas, new packaging, and new brands as well as on-boarding of new co-manufacturers and packaging facilities.

Provide onsite technical and quality support during product qualifications.

Support all product commercialization activities including, but not limited to, product scale up, trials, data collection, product qualification, co-packer onboarding, investigations, and product reassessment.

Cooperate with internal and external teams to smoothly transition products through the product lifecycle, considering the impact of scale on quality and packaging.

Provide subject matter expertise on a range of product and manufacturing technologies.

Verify conformance to internal quality policies, throughout commercialization process

Ensure food safety, quality, and SQF practices are followed at all times, advising your immediate manager of any food safety and/or quality issues.

Complete other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualification

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Food Manufacturing ExperienceCommercialization of CPG ProductsFood ScienceBiologyChemistryMicrosoft Office SuiteTechnical SupportQuality AssuranceFood Safety PracticesCo-packer OnboardingProduct Scale UpData CollectionProduct QualificationProduct Reassessment

Required

3+ years of food or beverage manufacturing experience, ideally in commercialization of CPG products

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Biology, or Chemistry or equivalent experience.

Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel).

Ability to accommodate a flexible schedule, occasionally working evenings and weekends for special assignments.

Ability to travel up to 70%, occasionally working evenings and weekends as needed for special assignments.

Benefits

Three Weeks of Vacation. And that’s just to start! Spend some time with us, and you’ll accrue an additional week every few years, depending on your exempt status!

Six Weeks of Paid Parental Leave. Parents get to spend time at home bonding with their new addition (whether it arrives by birth, fostering, or adoption). For birth mothers, additional time is provided for medical leave. Depending on the state in which you reside, additional time may also be available for parents who do not require medical leave.

Flexibility Stipend. For eligible Rain Makers, spend this extra monthly stipend as you wish, but know it’s intended to contribute to things like your phone, internet or other business uses while working remotely or needs outside of normal working hours.

Relocation: Relocation Available (when available)

Onsite and Hybrid Employees: Get paid to carpool! Drive to work with another Rain Maker every week at least 2X a week and receive $0.25 per mile.

401k with Immediate Vesting. With matched contributions and investment customization, we'll help build a plan to reach your goals.

Fitness Reimbursements. We're all about going the extra mile, so we provide reimbursements for community events and competitions like fun runs, triathlons, and cycling tours.

Medical/Dental/Vision. Not only do we offer it, but our plans are excellent and flexible to your needs. And one is even free for our Rain Makers!

Vehicle Program – Field Sales Specialist – Mileage is reimbursed at the IRS rate Field Sales Managers and Market Managers – Company car or vehicle stipend included! Regional Sales Managers and Sales Directors – We use the leader in vehicle reimbursement solutions, Motus. This program provides a monthly fixed and variable rate that adheres to IRS guidelines for the business use of personal vehicles.