At Quinn, our mission is centered around reimagining classic snacks.  Our company values are rooted in transparency and sustainability. We are looking for candidates who share our passion for changing the food industry.  Quinn is still very much an entrepreneurial culture and growing fast with products distributed nationally.

Position Overview

The Director of Quality Assurance & Manufacturing will be responsible for efficient and effective day-to-day management of Quinn product quality. The position requires the candidate to take the lead in providing tactical and functional execution of product quality and manufacturing initiatives.

Position Responsibilities

• Maintain Quinn systems & procedures for Manufacturing & Product Specifications, Traceability & Recall, and Food Safety fundamentals.
• Ensure that flawless recall procedures are in place and tested
• Develop and issue manufacturing control plans for new products and processes
• Develop and maintain useful raw material, packaging, and finished product databases
• Manage consumer affairs response, reporting, analysis & investigations, and provide monthly management reports.
• Ensure compliance and transparency with the Quinn Farm-to-Bag mission with existing & new suppliers. Responsible for continuous improvement of new ingredients and suppliers.
• Responsible for Nutrition Facts Panels and ingredient statements as needed. Maintain compliance with nutritional labeling and product package claims
• Manage third party quality certifications including NonGMO Project, GFCO, Kosher, Organic, Fair Trade, and others.
• Support the new product development process.
• Continuously improve GMP's through regular audits of copackers, vendors, and distributors
• Serve as a liaison between vendors, copackers, and customers on quality initiatives
• Oversee production runs at co-manufacturers monthly to ensure finished products meet specifications

Position Qualifications & Requirements

• Boulder, CO based position.
• Extensive Monthly travel as required.
• Minimum 7-10 years experience in CPG Quality Assurance.
• Undergraduate degree required, BS in Food Science, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Excellent Microsoft Office and advanced Excel skills are necessary.
• Experience working with contract manufacturers desired.
• Experience with Good Manufacturing Practices, HACCP certification, FSMA Requirements, FDA and /or USDA Rules and Regulations
• Baking experience desired
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Compensation

• Competitive salary, bonus, equity & benefits.