Job Description

The Offer

• Work alongside & learn from best in class talent
• Join a well known brand within Hospitality
• Leadership Role

The Job

Our client is seeking an experienced and driven  Quality Manager  to lead our Quality efforts at our state-of-the-art food manufacturing plant in Thornton, CO. This individual will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of quality across our 24/7 operations, including fermentation, food production, and packaging. The Quality Manager will manage a team of quality technicians and play a key leadership role in maintaining food safety, regulatory compliance, and product integrity.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain robust Quality Management Systems (QMS) aligned with industry best practices and regulatory standards (FDA, USDA, SQF, GMP, HACCP, etc.).
• Provide hands-on leadership to a team of Quality Technicians across all shifts; ensure adequate QA coverage for 24/7 operations.
• Monitor and analyze production and quality data to identify trends, drive continuous improvement, and ensure product specifications are met.
• Own and oversee all internal and third-party audits; drive corrective and preventive action (CAPA) processes.
• Collaborate closely with Production, Sanitation, Maintenance, and R&D teams to ensure cross-functional alignment on quality initiatives.
• Maintain current knowledge of food safety regulations and ensure compliance with all relevant federal, state, and local laws.
• Support and improve traceability, lot control, and documentation systems to enable rapid response to any quality or recall events.
• Investigate and resolve customer complaints and non-conformance issues with a focus on root cause analysis.
• Train, coach, and develop quality team members and broader staff on food safety and quality practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

The Profile

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience, in Food Science, Microbiology, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field
• 5+ years of progressive quality experience in a food manufacturing environment, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of fermentation processes is highly preferred.
• Experience in food packaging quality and compliance.
• Proficient in GMP, HACCP, SQF, FSMA, and food safety audits.
• Familiarity with data-driven decision-making, SPC, and quality metrics tracking.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, round-the-clock production environment.
• Ability to build trust and influence cross-functional teams toward quality goals.

Preferred Qualifications:

• HACCP and PCQI certification.
• Experience with root cause analysis tools (5 Whys, Fishbone, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with lab testing, sensory evaluation, or microbiological analysis.
• Lean Six Sigma or other continuous improvement training a plus.

The Employer

Our client believe that good food should be good for the planet, too. Our client is on a mission to bring mycelium, one of the most nutrient-dense superfoods on the planet, to kitchen tables all over the world.

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