Sr. Quality Systems Manager

• →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 certification‑related 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 long‑term operational excellence and environmental stewardship.

• 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

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

• 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.

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 $10,000)
• 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 $10,000) and student loan repayment ($200/month)
• Learning & development programs to unlock your full potential
• Rewards & recognition, matching gifts, free product, and Business Resource Groups

fairlife’s 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.