Sr. Quality Systems Manager

fairlife LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish consumers.

With over $3B in annual retail sales fairlifes portfolio of delicious lactose-free real dairy products includes: fairlife ultra-filtered milk; Core Power High Protein Shakes a sports nutrition drink to support post-workout recovery; fairlife nutrition plan a nutrition shake to support the journey to better health.

A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola company fairlife LLC has been recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen for its industry leading innovation.

To learn more about fairlife and its complete line of products please visit .

job purpose:

The Sr. Quality Systems Manager is responsible for the development and implementation of the fairlife integrated management systems. Developing the ISO certification program and maintaining Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) certification program for all manufacturing sites as well as coordination of certification audits. QSM will function as enterprise quality and food safety representative to ensure compliance within existing programs and proper execution of plant expansion new equipment installation/upgrade and new process implementation in accordance with food safety corporate standards HACCP/FSMA principles and all federal state and local regulations in support of creating and maintaining a positive food safety and quality manufacturing culture and environment.

QSM will deliver audit competencies to ensure the system and sites are operating as designed and performance is monitored. Develop and implement strategies and programs to mitigate food safety risks across the fairlife network; this includes ensuring that customer requirements and regulatory changes are appropriately reflected in these programs to strengthen compliance.

responsibilities:

• Integrated Management Systems (IMS): Lead the development standardization and integration of approved Quality and Food Safety Management Systems across all fairlife manufacturing and future operation sites to protect the brand and drive continuous improvement including enterprise GFSI implementation and sustainment.
• Quality Governance & Document Control: Own enterprise quality governance and the QMS Document Control Program ensuring standardization of controlled documents authoring and updating policies and managing archival of obsolete or redundant documentation.
• Certification Leadership: Serve as primary liaison with certification bodies and lead the attainment and maintenance of required certifications including GFSI ISO Kosher and Halal aligned with business and quality strategy.
• Audit & Management Review Programs: Provide strategic leadership for enterprise audit programs including development standardization scheduling and integration of internal audits and management reviews to ensure compliance change management and performance improvement.
• Corrective & Preventive Actions (CAPA): Lead quality escalation and continuous improvement activities including deviation management root cause analysis corrective and preventive action implementation and certificationrelated CAPA closure and effectiveness verification.
• Risk Management: Proactively assess quality and supply chain risks identify potential disruptions or compliance gaps and develop mitigation strategies to safeguard product integrity and business continuity.
• Training & Competency: Establish competency requirements and provide training and technical support to ensure consistent execution of quality systems standards and food safety programs across all sites.
• Safety & Sustainability: Support and advance organizational commitments to safety regulatory compliance and sustainable practices contributing to longterm operational excellence and environmental stewardship.

skills/qualifications required:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Food Science Microbiology or closely related field required
• At least 8 years of experience in food manufacturing and quality assurance
• Certified or actively working to achieve certification in: HACCP PCQI Lead Auditor and Better Process Control School
• Strong working knowledge of Quality Assurance and Food Safety principles
• Previous experience in developing policy standards and implementing HACCP GFSI (FSSC 22000) and Integrated Management Systems (ISO) in support of plant certifications including Kosher & Halal as required.
• Strong auditing/assessment/analytical skills
• Ability to gain understanding and assess compliance with KORE (Coca-Cola Requirements)
• Ability to interact effectively with third party and internal auditors
• Ability to influence management & enable the activities of employee teams
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong computer and document management skills

working conditions and physical requirements:

• 40-45 hours as needed
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

food safety requirements:

• Perform all duties necessary to meet Company Customer and/or Government requirements/standards as prioritized by the Company.
• Ability to initiate action to prevent the occurrence of nonconformities relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the product processes quality system or safety system.
• Identify and record any problems relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the ingredients processes quality system or safety system.
• In the event of absence another employee with the same skill level will assume the duties and responsibilities as required.

how fairlife nourishes you:

At fairlife we believe in better and that includes how we support our people. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits and wellbeing resources designed to support you physically emotionally socially and financially both in and out of work.

• Comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage effective day one!
• Supplemental health plans (hospital indemnity accident and critical illness insurance)
• Paid Time Off to recharge and support work-life balance
• Paid parental leave & adoption assistance (up to $10000)
• Parental support & family care benefits including childcare resources and lactation support
• 401(k) to support retirement planning with up to 9% in employer match
• Wellness reimbursement (up to $500 for qualified wellbeing expenses)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for emotional wellbeing and work-life support
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability
• Employer HSA funding (for HDHP participants)
• Tuition reimbursement (up to $10000) and student loan repayment ($200/month)
• Learning & development programs to unlock your full potential
• Rewards & recognition matching gifts free product and Business Resource Groups

fairlifes nour!sh program is designed to meet you where you are supporting your individual wellbeing journey while enabling you to do your best work every day.

position location:Goodyear AZ Webster NY Coopersville MI Chicago IL

reports to: Quality Systems Director

travel requirements: 30-40%

exempt/nonexempt:exempt

fairlife LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis ofrace color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. All qualified applicants and employees will be given equal opportunity. Selection decisions are based on job-related factors.

In addition to its nondiscrimination commitment the Company will also provide reasonable accommodation of qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the Company. If you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us please email.

For Recruitment Agencies

At fairlife we manage the majority of our hiring internally through our dedicated Talent Acquisition team which is actively engaged in direct candidate sourcing. Most of our roles are filled through applications submitted via our careers site or through direct outreach by our team.