Quality Specialist
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Job Location:
Los Angeles, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
23 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About Ketone-IQ
At Ketone-IQ were revolutionizing the way the world thinks about energy. Our cutting-edge approach to fueling the body transcends conventional expectations pushing the boundaries of whats possible. Were the trusted choice of elite endurance athletes special operators and high performers across diverse fields from cyclists conquering the Tour de France to EMTs working double shifts on the front lines.
In 2019 our innovative ketone nutritional superfuel caught the attention of the US Department of Defense SOCOM securing a $6MM contract to power their elite forces. But our ambitions dont stop there. Were on a mission to disrupt the entire energy market bringing our high-performance fuel to everyone from professional athletes to busy professionals and active individuals.
Ketone-IQ is High Performance Energy. Were changing the way people fuel and rapidly expanding as we lead the ketone movement and were looking for a passionate driven individual to join us on this exciting journey.
About the Role
As we scale production and expand across channels maintaining world-class quality standards becomes even more critical. This role exists to strengthen and scale our quality infrastructure ensuring documentation compliance supplier oversight and continuous improvement processes remain clean audit-ready and built for growth.
What Youll Own
Maintains quality database (finished goods specs ingredient documents SOPs etc.)
Generation and management of product specifications (finished goods ingredients packaging and non-food products) data protocols and/or reports.
Develops and improves quality SOPs or other quality documents and/or reports as needed.
Supports quality audits and/or floor inspections of comans and ingredient manufacturers as needed.
Provides quality evaluation and management of product retains and release of finished goods.
Identifies and executes quality continuous improvement initiatives.
Provides consultation on complex quality and compliance topics in areas of expertise.
Develops and provides training as needed in quality and compliance topics in areas of expertise.
Provides Quality oversite of Contract Manufacturers including Investigations Corrective Actions Change control etc.
Effectively performs a variety of complex duties on schedule with accuracy and competency.
Maintains accurate files and records.
High Performer Traits
Youre scrappy and high-ownership.
Youre detail-obsessed and systems-minded.
You take pride in keeping specs SOPs and quality records clean and audit-ready.
You can hold contract manufacturers and suppliers accountable.
Youre comfortable driving investigations CAPAs and change control to closure.
You communicate clearly especially in writing.
You operate with strong judgment and integrity.
You bring a no task too small mindset.
Experience & Background
Bachelors degree in a scientific or technical discipline preferred (Food Science Chemistry Biology Engineering etc.) or equivalent experience in Food/Supplement Quality
25 years of Quality experience in Food Beverage Dietary Supplement or CPG manufacturing preferably with exposure to co-manufacturers / external suppliers
Working knowledge of GMPs (21 CFR Part 111 and/or 117) HACCP / preventive controls sanitation fundamentals and basic food safety quality systems
Proven experience managing Quality documentation systems including:
Finished goods / raw material / packaging specifications
SOP creation and maintenance
Document control (versioning approvals traceability)
COAs batch records supplier documentation training records
Experience supporting or participating in audits (internal external) including:
Audit prep/readiness
Hosting or supporting floor inspections
Responding to audit findings / corrective actions
Demonstrated experience with investigations and corrective actions such as:
Complaints deviations/nonconformances CAPAs
Root cause analysis (e.g. 5 Whys Fishbone)
Driving closure with timelines documentation
Experience with Change Control and risk-based assessment for product/process changes
Strong ability to hold external partners accountable (CMs suppliers) and drive follow-up deadlines and closure
Strong organizational/project management skills; capable of running multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Excellent written communication skills (ability to write clear SOPs specs audit responses escalation emails)
High integrity strong judgment and ability to work independently with minimal oversight
Comfort working in a startup environment with shifting priorities and a no task too small mindset
Ability to support sensory evaluations / product retains review (as needed)
What Makes You a Winner
Prior experience working with contract manufacturers in dietary supplements or functional beverages
Familiarity with NSF SQF BRCGS ISO 22000 or similar standards (even indirectly)
Experience using QMS tools (MasterControl SafetyChain TraceGains Monday Airtable etc.)
Experience building or improving Quality programs in a high-growth environment
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Quality Assurance
- FDA Regulations
- Data Collection
- Food Safety Experience
- ISO 9001
- Mobile Devices
- Root cause Analysis
- Quality Systems
- OSHA
- Food Processing
- Quality Management
- cGMP
