Beyond Meat · 9 hours ago
Quality Assurance Manager
USA - Devault PA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expBeyond Meat is focused on raising the bar on talent and shaping an inclusive culture that drives excellence. The Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for ensuring that all food products meet customer and regulatory requirements, coordinating quality control programs, and leading food safety initiatives.
Alternative ProteinFood and BeverageFood ProcessingNutritionOrganic FoodPlant-Based Foods
No H1B
Responsibilities
Work closely with executive management on proactively improving quality assurance program
Champion and maintain quality and food safety initiatives to monitor and document product, facility, and worker compliance at the DEPA manufacturing site
Conduct annual validations of compliance to company and government standards
Lead SQF certification and program maintenance
Lead and maintain other certifications including Non-GMO Project and Kosher
Interface with all regulatory agencies, certification bodies, and customers and ensure compliance of manufacturing facilities
Support production at manufacturing locations in producing top quality products that meet internal specifications
Collaborate with Regulatory Team to conduct packaging/nutritional audits on current production as needed
Organize food safety training documentation and tools and monitor effectiveness of training programs for production
Review and maintain hold log, product specifications, certificates of analysis, and all other QA documents
Coordinate relevant physical, chemical, and microbiological tests on raw materials, WIP items, and finished products per specifications
Review lab testing results, testing requirements, and procedures on products and processing environments
Oversee all plants HACCP, pre-requisite quality programs, and all quality/food safety related programs to meet internal, regulatory, and/or customer requirements
Ensure all sanitation and food safety guidelines are being met throughout the manufacturing facilities
Generate reports describing Quality Assurance KPIs, activities, trends, and expenditures as well as communicate findings and action plans to necessary/appropriate parties
Help with the Sensory Evaluation process to ensure that all products are meeting company standards
Manage food safety related concerns and complaints with corrective action reports
Attend industry educational training's, seminars, and events to understand industry best practices and provide technical support to BYMT team
Manage quality budget including testing costs, capital expenditures, and headcount of quality team
Assist with BOM development and management of products
Assist with plant trials for ultimate approval through corporate cuttings
Coordinate shelf-life studies of existing products to validate instructions, microbial limits, and organoleptic properties
Adhere to all facility policies concerning safety, security, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
Performs other duties, as assigned, and follows through on requests in a timely manner
Lead, manage, and supervise employees, delegate training for all processes within the Quality area setting
Provide mentorship and training to functional team members
Accountable for developing talent through on-going performance feedback and career management coaching
Responsible for the supervision of the QA Supervisor, Document Control Specialist, Food Safety Quality Systems Supervisor, Senior Lab Tech, and Lab Techs
Qualification
Required
Bachelors of Science degree in Food Science or Microbiology preferred or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience may be considered
Thorough knowledge of GMP, FDA and Food Safety, SOP's, and SQF
Leadership skills, focused on results, employee engagement, decision making, teamwork, and change management
Strong mathematical skills
Strong PC skills, including MS office programs
Excellent interpersonal, communication, problem solving, and organizational skills
The employee must have the ability to quantitatively review technical procedures and representative regulations. In addition, must be capable of writing detailed reports and general day-to-day oversight and related correspondence
The ability to effectively present information to groups and respond to questions from peers, supervisors, and managers is essential
Ability to multi-task and set priorities within Quality Assurance
Minimum of 5 years' experience in a food and/or beverage manufacturing environment
Preferred
Bi-lingual in Spanish is a plus, not a requirement
Benefits
May also be eligible for bonus and benefits
Company
Beyond Meat
Beyond Meat is a food processing company that specializes in providing plant-based meat.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$262.55MKey Investors
Unprocessed FoodsFuture PositiveStructural Capital
2025-05-07Post Ipo Debt· $100M
2020-10-05Undisclosed
2019-05-02IPO
Leadership Team
Ethan Brown
President & CEO
John Boken
Interim Chief Transformation Officer
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