fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish consumers.
With nearly $2B in annual retail sales, fairlife’s 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 fairlife.com.
job purpose:
The Quality Governance Specialist will be responsible for aiding in the development, support, and continuous improvement of fairlife’s Quality Management System (QMS). Additionally, the Quality Governance Specialist will function as a key representative to ensure fairlife’s Quality and Food Safety Management systems are compliant with regulatory, Coca-Cola KORE, and 3rd party requirements.
responsibilities:
- Coordination of site quality programs and ensure standardization of best practices across manufacturing sites to fairlife’s QMS requirements.
- Oversight over all fairlife facilities CAPA programs and ensure their completion and effectiveness.
- Administrator in Quality Management Software, ETQ, including the standardization of documents and quality requirements across manufacturing locations.
- Train appropriate employees in the use of fairlife QMS software and practices
- Work with R&D to ensure fairlife product specifications are up to date.
- Fulfill documentation requests from customers for continued compliance.
- Conduct Internal Audits for quality and food safety requirements at manufacturing sites.
- Conduct risk assessments in relation to QMS and FSMS.
- Support in adherence to Coca-Cola KORE requirements and taking steps necessary to achieve adherence.
- Lead projects to continuously improve fairlife’s Quality and Food Safety Management Systems.
- Work closely with site Environmental, Health, and Safety teams to enable integrated management systems.
skills/qualifications required:
- Bachelor’s degree in biology, microbiology, chemistry, food science or equivalent years of experience
- 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing and quality assurance environment.
- Experience in working with Quality Management System software, such as ETQ and LIMS software platforms.
- ISO 9001 and FSSC 22000 Internal Auditor Training is preferred.
- Preventive Controls Quality Individual Training is preferred.
- Knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 is a plus.
- Ability to interact effectively across enterprise manufacturing quality teams in championing new programs.
- Ability to influence management & enable the activities of employee teams.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong computer and document management skills.
food safety requirements:
- Notify supervision of any repairs or adjustments that are required that may affect product quality or food safety.
- Understand, observe, and comply with the handling and usage of the color-coded container policy while in the Production Areas.
- 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.
- Control further processing or delivery of nonconforming product in terms of Food Safety and Quality issues until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected.
- In the event of absence, another employee with the same skill level will assume the duties and responsibilities as required.
position location:
Coopersville, Michigan / Goodyear, Arizona / Webster, New York
reports to: Quality Systems Manager
travel requirements: 30%
exempt/nonexempt:
Exempt
*Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.Base pay range:$70,000—$80,000 USDfairlife, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, 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 careers@fairlife.com.
