Field Quality Manager (External Manufacturer Quality ...
Tru Fru LLC - columbus, OH
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Who are we? Established in 2017, tru fru changed the way America snacks forever. tru fru is a Utah-based company that rapidly ascended the "permissible indulgence" space by innovating a "better-for-you" 100% real fruit immersed in premium chocolate indulgence to retail outlets nationwide. Winning consecutive most innovative product awards at Sweets & Snacks in 2019, 2021, 2022, and 2023 while climbing the snack industry velocity charts at an astounding growth rate, tru fru joined the Mars family of brands in February 2023. We are on an exciting mission to build a fruit forward snacking legacy around an incredible product line with truly remarkable people to create something special for generations to come! What you'll do We're looking for a talented Field Quality Manager who is passionate about quality and enjoys working with our corporate teams, manufacturing sites, 3PL providers and customers to achieve highest level of Quality products and customer and consumer experience. In this role, you'll establish, implement, and continually improve concepts from Quality and Food Safety Systems. You'll work closely with your teammates and direct report(s), contributing to the strengthening of tru fru Quality & Food Safety System as well tru fru products. (Candidates should reside in Illinois, Ohio, or Utah) How you'll do it Partner cross-functionally to help develop a Best-In-Class manufacturing network in Quality and Food Safety by: Leading the establishment and implementation of tru fru Food Safety and Quality policies and requirements for co-manufacturers as well as continually monitoring their performance to ensure compliance for business unit, along with Best Practices and Benchmarking activities across tru fru co-manufacturers network Collaborating with co-manufacturers to drive Consumer and Client Complaint reductions Developing, implementing, and enforcing internal tru fru specific Quality and Food Safety Policies, Protocols and SOP's Enforcing compliance to Product and Process Specifications at co-manufacturers Supporting the commercialization of new product innovations Overseeing continuous improvement of product quality and plant quality systems through corrective and preventive action programs Conducting assessments and audits of co-manufacturers to measure compliance to tru fru Quality and Food Safety Programs Coordinating and leading incident management and investigations for assigned co-manufacturers. This responsibility includes incident-related data collection, interpretation and reporting of information to key stakeholders, execution of the business decision regarding product disposition on non-confirming product and incidents which impact food safety. What you'll bring to Tru Fru Passion for Quality and Food Safety An entrepreneurial spirit Proven ability to work collaboratively across multi-functional teams, often remotely, especially with Operations, manufacturing sites and R&D Excellent communication and negations skills You are... Curious with a constant desire to learn and seek A collaborator and team builder Organized, analytical and able to manage multiple work streams in fast-paced, high-energy environment You have... Bachelor's degree required in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology or related subjects. 7+ years of proven experience in CPG preferably in roles in Plant Quality, Production, Continuous Improvement, Quality Systems and Auditing. Experience with working in a corporate environment as well as manufacturing and distribution location environments. Pluses Substantive experience and/or knowledge in food safety, food science, and Microbiology within CPG industry Certain states and localities require employers to post a reasonable estimate of salary range. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. What Tru Fru offers Competitive compensationpackage Competitive Paid Time Off Health, dental & vision insurance, with options to fit you & your family's needs Casual office dress code. Feel free to wear your TRU FRU gear A dynamic, ambitious, fun and TRU FRU work environment The opportunity and responsibility to be TRU FRU everyday EEO At Tru Fru we are committed to an inclusive workplace where diversity in all its forms is championed. TRU FRU is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we are an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you require special accommodation, please let us know.
Created: 2024-10-01