Quality Supervisor at Nature's Bakery

Carson City, Nevada, United States

Nature's Bakery Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Food Manufacturing, BakeryIndustries

Requirements

  • Proficiency or ability to quickly become proficient with ERP system
  • Ability to learn reports and techniques used to understand accuracy
  • Ability to influence/challenge peers in operations/warehouse in executing key tasks accurately
  • Ability to build cross-functional relationships with key stakeholders and inventory owners
  • Good problem solver
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Strong organization and time management skills
  • Ability to work independently
  • Ability to be certified to operate equipment needed to support warehouse cycle counts (i.e. man lift, forklift, pallet jack)

Responsibilities

  • Reviews current systems and capability versus best-in-class systems and charts a path to bring Nature's Bakery to industry leading compliance to regulatory requirements, customer needs and consumer delight
  • Ensures best practices and policies related to GMPs are integrated with the Quality System, program and policies to incorporate at minimum, all relevant areas of SQF, FSMA and key customer audit criteria
  • Develops capabilities and understanding across functional teams where needed to execute the quality system
  • Aligns with leadership team to ensure common understanding and shared accountability
  • Stays current on regulatory and industry trends to proactively manage risk, develop team and anticipate/address potential issues that may arise
  • Manages corrective action processes and leads plans to drive resolution and continuous improvement
  • Monitors, supports and enforces all food safety processes and procedures and maintains the corrective and preventive action program for troubleshooting production concerns and customer/consumer product issues
  • Leads and/or participates in the implementation of new processes and practices
  • Manages and investigates Customer/Consumer Complaints and reports out findings
  • Manages Kosher (Rabbi visits) and Organic Certification Requirements
  • Leads internal and external audit processes and ensures they adequately integrate with our Quality System and that any opportunities are defined, prioritized and resolved
  • Builds strong culture of Quality and Food Safety across functional teams within the facility
  • Effectively influences business partners and engages employees across the manufacturing facility in their role in establishing and assuring superior quality
  • Implements quality assurance programs in compliance with regulatory standards, internal processes and consumer expectations
  • Manages skills matrix of hourly QFS associates and ensures compliance with documented procedures
  • Evaluates and assists in development of skills and training needs of the hourly QA team members
  • Participates and contributes in investigations and research activities to support continuous improvement of the department
  • Conducts verification, validation of Food Safety Pre-requisite programs
  • Provides oversight to document control & quality food safety training
  • Performs other duties as may be assigned

Skills

GMP
HACCP
SQF
FSMA
Quality Assurance
Food Safety
Corrective Action
Internal Audits
Kosher Certification
Organic Certification
Customer Complaints

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

Benefits

Health Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Paid Short-Term Disability
Paid Life Insurance
Wellness Program
Pet Insurance

Risks

Rising costs of plant-based ingredients may impact Nature's Bakery's profit margins.
Increased competition from emerging health-focused snack brands could erode market share.
The $237 million facility expansion in Salt Lake City poses financial risks if sales don't grow.

Differentiation

Nature's Bakery offers a wide range of dietary options, including gluten-free and plant-based.
The company emphasizes real, thoughtful ingredients in all its snack products.
Nature's Bakery provides customizable snack boxes with subscription services for convenience.

Upsides

The health and wellness food market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9.2%.
Nature's Bakery's expansion into e-commerce aligns with the $250 billion online grocery market.
The 'snackification' trend supports increased demand for Nature's Bakery's snack products.

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