Quality Systems Manager

Company: fairlife LLC
Location: Goodyear
Posted on: April 22, 2025

Job Description:

fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish consumers.
With nearly $3B in annual retail sales, fairlife's portfolio of delicious, lactose-free, real dairy products includes: fairlife ultra-filtered milk; Core Power High Protein Shakes, a sports nutrition drink to support post-workout recovery; fairlife nutrition plan, a nutrition shake to support the journey to better health.
A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola company, fairlife, LLC has been recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen for its industry leading innovation.
To learn more about fairlife and its complete line of products, please visit .job purpose:
The Manufacturing Quality Systems Manager is responsible for development and implementation of manufacturing site food safety & quality programs in accordance with established internal quality systems and in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Develop and support site ISO 9001 & Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) certification programs and coordinate audit activities. QSM will function as a quality and food safety representative to ensure compliance and execution of plant expansion, new equipment installation/upgrade, and new process implementation in accordance with food safety corporate standards, HACCP/FSMA principles, and all federal, state and local regulations in support of creating and maintaining a positive food safety and quality manufacturing culture and environment.
responsibilities:

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• Partner with enterprise Sr. Quality Systems Manager to incorporate all internal and corporate requirements into site food safety and quality programs.
  
• Lead the site implementation of ISO 9001 & GFSI Quality Management Systems.
  
• Provide consulting, technical support, and alignment with additional resources to support ISO & GFSI implementations.
  
• Oversee attainment of required plant certifications including, ISO, GFSI, Kosher, & Halal as required.
  
• Manage Document Control program in support of the Quality Management System including the standardization of quality system documents with LACF & PMO requirements.
  
• Develop and support and site Internal Audit & Management Review programs
  
• Assist with coordination, review, and follow-up of the Corrective/Preventive Action program in regard to plant certifications.
  
• Support project engineering and operations teams in ensuring project design and implementation adheres to food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
  
• Coordinate availability of quality assurance resources in support of project completion.
  
  skills/qualifications required:
  
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  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Food Science, Microbiology or closely related field preferred.
    
  • 5-7 years of experience in food manufacturing and quality assurance
    
  • Ability to obtain HACCP/Preventative Controls Qualified Individual & Better Process Control School certification
    
  • Knowledge of Federal and State food industry regulations including the Food Safety Modernization Act, Code of Federal Regulations, Pasteurized Milk Ordinance, Low Acid Canned Foods
    
  • Strong understanding and experience developing policy standards in support of plant certifications including GFSI, ISO, FSSC, Kosher, & Halal as required.
    
  • Ability to interact effectively with third party and internal auditors
    
  • Ability to influence management & enable the activities of employee teams
    
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
    
  • Strong computer and document management skills
    
    
    position location:Goodyear, Arizona
    reports to: Senior Quality Manager
    travel requirements: 15%
    exempt/nonexempt: Exemptfairlife, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis ofrace, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. All qualified applicants and employees will be given equal opportunity. Selection decisions are based on job-related factors.
    In addition to its nondiscrimination commitment, the Company will also provide reasonable accommodation of qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the Company. If you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email.

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