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Once Upon a Farm · 1 month ago

Director of Quality Assurance and Quality Systems Management

United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$175K/yr - $200K/yr

12+ years exp

Once Upon a Farm is dedicated to improving childhood nutrition through high-quality organic products. The Director of Quality Assurance and Quality Systems Management will lead the company's food safety and quality assurance strategies, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and continuous improvement in product quality.

E-CommerceFood and BeverageOrganic FoodSnack Food

No H1B

Responsibilities

Develop and execute the company’s quality assurance and food safety strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals and regulatory requirements

Lead, mentor, and develop the QA/QMS team

Serve as the subject matter expert on all food safety, quality, and compliance matters

Ensure compliance with FDA, USDA, FSMA, HACCP, GFSI, Kosher, Organic, and other applicable regulatory and certification standards

Oversee the acceptability of Food Safety and Compliance programs, including HACCP plans, allergen controls, and sanitation programs at suppliers and manufacturing sites

Partner with regulatory agencies and certification bodies during audits

Design, implement, and maintain a robust QMS documentation system, ensuring consistent adherence to standards

Monitor and analyze quality performance metrics, driving continuous improvement initiatives

Manage documentation, change control, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and training programs

Approval of all manufacturing plants and raw material suppliers

Lead investigations into quality or safety incidents, ensuring timely root cause analysis and corrective actions

Implement best-in-class practices for raw material quality, in-process controls, finished product testing, and traceability

Champion a consumer-first mindset, ensuring products meet the highest safety, quality, and integrity standards

Quality Reporting, investigation, and monitoring corrective actions to quality measures at plants and consumer complaints

Work closely with Operations, Supply Chain, R&D, and Procurement teams to integrate quality and safety into all processes

Provide guidance on new product development from a food safety and regulatory compliance perspective

Collaborate with suppliers and co-manufacturers to strengthen quality and food safety throughout the supply chain

Qualification

Food safety standardsQuality Management SystemsRegulatory complianceLeadership experienceHACCPGFSIContinuous quality improvementAnalytical skillsMicrosoft SuiteCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or related field

12+ years of progressive leadership experience in food safety, quality assurance, or regulatory compliance within the food industry

Experiences in both production plant and corporate quality program development and implementation

Deep knowledge of food safety regulations and standards (FSMA, HACCP/HARPC, GFSI, GMP)

Proven success in building and managing QMS in multi-site food manufacturing environments

Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and engage employees at all levels

Demonstrated ability to thrive in ambiguity, deeply understand business needs, develop a cohesive strategy, and make decisions requiring a high level of judgment

Excellent communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills

Solid knowledge of Microsoft Suite, Outlook, Slack, and other professional platforms

Up to 25% travel required: Although this role is a remote work-from-home position, we “Farmers” do meet as a company and/or department at least once a year. You should also anticipate possible travel to farms in the supply chain and occasional conferences

A genuine passion for improving childhood nutrition for a healthier and happier planet

Desire to contribute to a dynamic, high-growth, purpose-driven work environment

Must reside in the United States to be considered for this position

Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Preferred

Master's degree preferred

Benefits

Remote-first work environment

Annual Bonus

401(k) program + 4% company match after three months

New Hire Remote Life Stipend + annual Nourish and Nurture Allowance

Monthly Cell and Internet Stipend

Quarterly Farm-to-Fridge home deliveries and Employee Discounts

New Parents: Up to 18 weeks of paid Parental Leave, Baby Steps Back To Work, 3 months’ supply of Once Upon A Farm products, and breast milk shipping service and support for those who travel after birth for the duration of your breastfeeding journey

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Volunteer Time

Paid Time Off to fulfill civic responsibilities, including jury duty and voting in local, state, and national elections

Medical Insurance for the employee, covered at 100% on select plans, with additional plan options at a reduced cost to the employee

Vision and Dental Insurance, covered at 100% for the employee and dependents

Life insurance

Flexible spending account (Medical & Dependent Care) and Health savings accounts for applicable plans

Employee assistance program (EAP)

All other benefits, leaves, and insurance as required by law, based on your specific residence

And so much more!