Product Quality Manager
Product Quality Manager
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$ 100000 - 130000
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BrightFarms is The Place to Grow!
At BrightFarms were on a mission to revolutionize the way leafy greens are grown. But we dont just want to grow great tasting greens we want them to do good as well: for the planet for the health of people and for the wellbeing of our employees. We give BrightFarmers the tools training support and opportunities they need to do better for themselves and the world every day. Because when you do good for your people they do good for the world.
BrightFarms is a national leader in the booming indoor farming industry transforming how produce is grown and delivered with its expanding network of eight hightech sustainable hydroponic farms. From seed to leaf we grow lettuce smarter with less space no pesticides and protected inside so its better for the planet and way better for humans. BrightFarms fresh lettuce options from classic greens to crunchy mixes and salad kits are available in more than 4500 retail stores across the East Coast Midwest and South.
We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Product Quality Manager to build and manage quality and food safety programs across our farm operations. This role will focus on building and maintaining robust quality inspection programs to ensure the consistent production of safe highquality leafy greens and products. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food safety and quality systems exceptional leadership and analytical skills and the ability to travel to BrightFarms facilities to support our operations.
Specifically you will:
- Develop implement and manage a quality inspection programs that monitors product quality throughout operations including:
- Build a shelflife production validation and verification program that monitors shelflife of BrightFarms products
- Inline Sampling program that offers realtime response to quality issues
- Batch testing program to ensure compliance with label claims and customer specifications
- Supplier Inbound inspection program to ensure ingredients meet specifications
- Work with Technology team to develop data visuals to analyze quality data and trends to identify areas for improvement and drive continuous improvement initiatives
- Lead companywide root cause investigations and recommend corrective and preventive actions
- Collaborate with crossfunctional teams including Research and Development Operational Excellence Agriculture Marketing and Production to align on quality goals investigations and the implementation of new QMS programs
- Support in investigating and responding to customer and consumer quality complaints ensuring resolution and implementing actions to prevent recurrence
- Provide training to employees on food safety and quality protocols to promote awareness and accountability of QMS programs
- Support in the development and implementation of other compliance and food safety programs SOPs policies trainings etc
- Drive a culture of food safety and quality that distinguishes BrightFarms as an industry leader
The ideal candidate:
- Bachelors degree in Food Science Operations Management Agriculture Quality Management Microbiology or a related field
- Experience with ISO lean manufacturing and/or GMP process improvements
- Minimum 5 years of experience building and/or managing quality management systems in food manufacturing fresh produce or similar industries
- Minimum 7 years of experience in food safety programs including a strong knowledge of food safety standards including HACCP SQF FDA FSMA regulations and GMPs
- Proven ability to lead mentor and develop teams in a fastpaced environment
- Excellent problemsolving organizational and communication skills
- Certification in HACCP SQF Practitioner PCQI or similar is preferred
- Proficient in data analysis. Experience building and managing data visualization tools (ex. Microsoft Power BI Tableau etc.
Preferred qualifications:
- Detailoriented with strong analytical skills. Ability to perform root cause analysis and recommend appropriate corrective and preventive actions
- Continuous improvement mindset in manufacturing environment
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively
- Collaborative and adaptable with a commitment to fostering a positive workplace culture
- Strong decisionmaking and critical thinking skills
Environment/Working Conditions/Travel/etc.
- Combination of office and production floor environments (including refrigerated and greenhouse growing areas)
- Requires flexibility to respond to quality issues outside of regular business hours
- Travel is required 2550 to BrightFarms locations
BrightFarms is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individuals age race color religion or creed national origin or ancestry sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation gender gender identity physical or mental disability veteran status genetic information ethnicity citizenship or any other characteristic protected by law.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
