Quality Assurance Lead

Quality Assurance Lead

NativePath seeks an experienced Quality Assurance Lead to join our Product Development Team! You will ensure that our products meet the highest safety compliance and quality standards by overseeing raw material testing in-process quality checks and finished product release. You will manage FDA third-party and customer audits conduct root cause analysis for non-conformances and qualify suppliers through audits. Additionally you will collaborate with R&D to validate new formulations train staff on GMP and regulatory updates and establish KPIs for defect rates and audit outcomes. Your expertise in FDA cGMP DSHEA and global regulations as well as your experience with analytical testing methods and ERP/MES systems will be crucial in driving our commitment to excellence.

If you have proven success in the food and supplement industries in maintaining product quality thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess extreme detail orientation we invite you to contribute your expertise to our mission of guiding people on the path to eating moving and living in harmony with their biology.

Who are we
Were firm believers that the Standard American Diet is the pitfall to several of the preventable health conditions arising in our society today (including heart disease diabetes and neurological disorders). Thats why we created NativePatha health & wellness company that blends Ancestral Wisdom with Modern Science to offer over 30 different supplements monthly wellness challenges and free courses to restore and reset peoples health. Since 2017 over 1 million people have gotten On The Path with us and by doing so have reversed pain renewed energy and aged more gracefully.

We provide a rewarding collaborative and exciting work environment focusing on personal growth. Our leaders host weekly company-wide culture calls designed to foster team spirit encourage movement and build our 2023 the entire company was flown to a ranch in Tucson AZ for team-building activities and had a blast while doing it!

If the above resonates with you wed love to hear from you!

Your Role & Key Responsibilities

• Co-Manufacturer Quality Leadership Develop and enforce SOPs with all contract manufacturers; manage quality reviews audits and accountability through vendor scorecards.
• Testing & Compliance Verify co-manufacturer in-process and finished product test results; manage stability studies and shelf-life validation; oversee R&D ingredient qualification; ensure compliance through an environmental contaminants monitoring program; coordinate third-party certifications and regulatory reviews.
• Issue Resolution Lead investigations into non-conformities and customer complaints; drive root cause analysis corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) and regulatory follow-ups.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with Operations and Marketing on product launches; support Customer Experience with technical input for complaint resolution; align with Supply Chain on storage and distribution practices.
• Performance & Continuous Improvement Define and track quality KPIs (defect rate CAPA closure audit readiness complaint trends); apply Lean/Six Sigma principles to drive process efficiency and risk reduction.
• Team Leadership Manage and mentor a Quality Specialist; foster a strong quality culture across the organization.
• Direct report mentorship Supervise and develop one Quality Specialist ensuring team effectiveness and growth

You Are:

• Experienced in food supplements nutraceuticals or related fields (24 years in QA/QC; bachelors in a relevant scientific discipline).
• Adept at managing quality for contract manufacturers or external partnersnot just internal production teams.
• Skilled in current regulations (FDA cGMP 21 CFR 111/117 DSHEA labeling and familiar with key testing methods (HPLC ICP-MS etc.).
• Comfortable leading investigations and supplier qualifications.
• Process-oriented with Lean/Six Sigma HACCP SQF or ISO experience a plus.
• Tech-savvy with ERP/MES (SAP LIMS or similar) exposure.
• A proven relationship builder effective communicator and able to influence externally.
• A true leadereager to mentor and motivate your direct report while aligning team and company goals.

Job Type:

• Full-Time
  • Non-Exempt

Work Location & Schedule:

• 100% Remote
• Monday-Friday

Compensation Benefits & Perks:

• $60000 - $80000/yr and discretionary end-of-year bonus opportunity.
• Free NativePath products each month because the well-being of our team members is always top of mind.
• PTO and 9 paid holidays 1 floating holiday to recharge your batteries and be your best self.
• Jumpstart your week with our Monday Culture Call and develop deeper connections with the entire team gain further knowledge of NativePaths wellness philosophies and participate in light movement sessions!
• Competitive benefits package including health dental vision and more.
• Access our 401K program a match to help secure your future as you grow with NativePath.
• 100% remote workplace because we know our best work happens when were in our natural habitats.
• All-company events at incredible locations to bond with your colleagues (and have a little fun)

Technology:

We are a bring-your-own-device company. All team members must supply their own:

• Computer - PC or MAC with broadband internet and at least 16GB of RAM.
• Broadband Internet - minimum of 100 Mbps.

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