THE ROLE: SUPPLIER QUALITY SPECIALIST​

​Our Supplier Quality Specialist works within the OLLY Quality team to document and track investigations and CAPAs, specifications, qualification activities, supplier performance and is a key member of our growing team. This role is integral in ensuring OLLY has the best-in-category supplier quality management systems to support our growing customer base! This role reports to the Senior Quality Manager. ​

​KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:​

• Collaborate with the quality team to investigate deviations/nonconformances & consumer complaints. Track and trend issues that may require further corrective or preventive action (CAPA) ​
• Issue, track and trend supplier corrective action requests (CAR) to ensure timely resolution of nonconformances​
• Hold, release &/or support the destruction of product within the OLLY ERP system​
• Provide Quality support for our supply partners & innovation projects, including trial & first production support, as needed​
• Support the supplier audit & qualification program​
• Manage supplier performance metrics and scorecards​
• Maintain OLLY’s quality databases and approved supplier master list​
• Manage & continually improve OLLY standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions​
• Collaborate on the maintenance & approval of product specifications​
• Partner with cross-functional teams (i.e. Product, Supply Chain, Regulatory Affairs) to provide Quality support as needed​
• Support the customer returns process​
• Provide support to the OLLY Quality team to ensure business continuity​
• Contribute to our culture and make life at Camp OLLY better for us all​

​CAPABILITIES SKILLS REQUIRED​

• 3 - 5 years of Quality Assurance/Control experience within a dietary supplement or food manufacturing environment (Dietary Supplement experience will be prioritized)​
• Working knowledge of 21 CFR 111 and 21 CFR 117. Auditing experience preferred.​
• BS Degree in a science related discipline (Biology, Nutrition, Food Science, Regulatory Affairs or other closely related discipline) or equivalent experience​
• Ability to collaborate across departments to maintain quality & compliance requirements​
• Strong computer skills in business technology platforms (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, databases, other enterprise applications). Experience with enterprise resource planning systems (ERP), quality management systems and/or product lifecycle management (PLM) systems is preferred​
• Excellent written and oral communication skills​
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills​
• Analytical thinker with a positive attitude​
• Ability to work independently and proactively flag roadblocks​
• PCQI and/or HACCP certified, preferred

​WHAT TO EXPECT DURING THE INTERVIEW PROCESS

• Initial video screen with a member of our Talent team
• Round 1: Conversation with the Hiring Manager 1-2 conversations with other Ollies on the team
• Round 2: 2-3 conversations with team or cross functional Ollies
• Final Round: Homework*

*At OLLY, our final round is called Homework. Candidates who participate in this round are given 3 questions in advance to answer and present to the interview panel they previously spoke with in the process. We understand every candidate is different. If you need a reasonable accommodation to adjust this procedure, please let us know as soon as possible so that we can evaluate and provide other options that work for your needs

THE DETAILS

LOCATION: Remote, Chicagoland area preferred. ​

HOURS: Full time, exempt (salary)​

MANAGER: Senior Quality Manager ​

TRAVEL REQUIRED: up to 20% ​

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. ​

The pay range for this position is $85,000-$105,000 dependent on experience and location. 

WHAT WE OFFER:

• An opportunity to work with an intelligent, inspiring, and extraordinarily fun team
• 100% employer-paid medical coverage for employee only, dental ortho, and vision insurance
• 4 weeks PTO paid holidays 12 Mental Health Days per year
• 100% Paid parental leave, Fertility Adoption Benefits
• Annual Bonus
• 401(k) plan with Employer Match
• Hybrid Work Wellness Cell Phone Stipends
• Free product
• And much more!