Quality Specialist - Distribution at Nature's Bakery

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Food Manufacturing, Logistics, DistributionIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in food science, Supply Chain, Quality Management, or related field preferred
3–5 years of logistics quality experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment, with a focus on process improvement
Strong understanding of Food Safety and Quality systems, including FDA, FSMA, HACCP, and GFSI requirements
Proven ability to draft policies, SOPs, and communications across distributed teams
Experience leading cross-functional teams across multiple locations
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
Analytical mindset with the ability to prepare and present compliance and financial impact metrics
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Experience with Inventory Management Systems and knowledge of system functionality across business units

Responsibilities

Manage the Hold and Release program across the Nature’s Bakery network
Provide direction on quality dispositions for products across the network
Manage the Micro Hold program to ensure containment of finished product during microbiological testing
Drive continuous improvement of hold/release systems, including automation, to ensure inventory accuracy
Lead the Traceability Program, overseeing daily inventory management and conducting Mock Recall exercises
Partner with cross-functional teams (Quality, Operations, Distribution, Customer Service) to address issues and drive corrective actions
Support the obsolete inventory process, identifying and executing initiatives to reduce warehouse impact
Lead the Disposition Authorization process for quality-related product destructions
Ensure documentation (destruction and COD certificates) is provided by warehouses for full closure of hold events
Review vendor contracts to verify destruction compliance with GFSI standards
Prepare and present metrics and financial impact reports for month-end compliance and liability tracking
Conduct internal and external audits of warehouse and logistics facilities to ensure adherence to GFSI, FSMA, and company standards
Manage annual and onboarding training for warehouse, repackaging, and new co-manufacturing locations

Skills

FDA Compliance

FSMA

GFSI Standards

Traceability

Mock Recall

Hold and Release

Micro Hold

Audits

SOPs

Food Safety

Inventory Management

Supply Chain

Logistics

Nature's Bakery

Produces nutritious, real fruit-filled snacks

About Nature's Bakery

Nature's Bakery produces a range of healthy snacks that are filled with real fruit. Their product offerings include Whole Wheat Fig Bars, Oatmeal Crumble Bars, Gluten-Free Fig Bars, and Brownie Bars, catering to various dietary needs such as whole grain and gluten-free options. These snacks are aimed at health-conscious consumers, including busy professionals, parents, and fitness enthusiasts, who seek convenient and nutritious food choices. Nature's Bakery stands out from competitors by emphasizing the use of thoughtful, real ingredients in their products. They operate a direct-to-consumer sales model through their website, alongside retail distribution, and offer a subscription service for regular deliveries of their snacks. The company's goal is to provide delicious and nutritious snack options while ensuring customer satisfaction through quality ingredients and a convenient shopping experience.

Carson City, NevadaHeadquarters

2011Year Founded

ACQUISITIONCompany Stage

Food & Agriculture, Consumer GoodsIndustries

201-500Employees