What are the responsibilities and job description for the QA Director position at Built Brands?
Title: Quality Assurance Director
Location: American Fork, Utah (Onsite)
Shift: Day
Pay: (DOE)
The Quality Assurance (QA) Director will be responsible in all aspects of quality assurance tasks for at least (2) sites. Ensures our products meet the highest standards of compliance, safety, and quality standards.
The QA Director is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the company’s QA systems and processes. They commonly work with other Quality and Operational leaders to ensure that all employees are following established procedures and policies related to quality assurance. They are responsible for implementing companywide programs and policies.
What You’ll Do
BUILT Brands is driven by innovation, energy, and a commitment to excellence. In this role, you help protect our customers and our brand by ensuring products meet the highest standards—every shift, every line, every batch.
BUILT Bar is truly a standout among protein bars. With its exceptional nutritional profile and so many delicious flavors, BUILT Bar is the favorite protein bar of many discerning snackers, fitness trainers and fitness enthusiasts alike.
Location: American Fork, Utah (Onsite)
Shift: Day
Pay: (DOE)
The Quality Assurance (QA) Director will be responsible in all aspects of quality assurance tasks for at least (2) sites. Ensures our products meet the highest standards of compliance, safety, and quality standards.
The QA Director is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the company’s QA systems and processes. They commonly work with other Quality and Operational leaders to ensure that all employees are following established procedures and policies related to quality assurance. They are responsible for implementing companywide programs and policies.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and develop a team of managers to ensure company policies and procedures meet regulatory, industry, and company expectations and requirements.
- Oversee QA systems including CAPA, SOP Index, Document Control, Internal Auditing, and process controls.
- Drive continuous improvement in food safety and quality processes, measure performance against key performance indicators, and support the building of a strong food safety culture at the company.
- Report and update metrics on the quality scorecard as directed.
- Collaborate cross functionally with other members of leadership including operations, human resources, finance, engineering, research and development, maintenance, marketing, and sales.
- Serve on the food safety leadership team and support initiatives to mitigate risk and drive best in class quality.
- Hold members of the QA team accountable and reward outstanding performance.
- Establish and maintain preventative controls like allergen controls, good manufacturing practices, process control points, and foreign material control programs.
- Follow all company policies and procedures as defined by management.
- 10 years' experience in quality assurance related work and 5 years in a leadership role.
- Bachelor's degree in food science, Microbiology, Business, Chemical Engineering, or other related fields. An advanced degree such as a master’s degree or MBA are not required but preferred.
- Strong collaborative skills and capability to enforce company policy and standards to educate other team members.
- Demonstrated experience leading multi-site quality organizations and teams.
- Proficient with Microsoft tools and prior experience with data analytics and making data driven decisions.
- Must have a GFSI or other relevant food safety certification (i.e. CQA, SQF, PCQI, BRC, ISO, or FSSC). SQF and PCQI certifications are preferred but not mandatory.
BUILT Brands is driven by innovation, energy, and a commitment to excellence. In this role, you help protect our customers and our brand by ensuring products meet the highest standards—every shift, every line, every batch.
BUILT Bar is truly a standout among protein bars. With its exceptional nutritional profile and so many delicious flavors, BUILT Bar is the favorite protein bar of many discerning snackers, fitness trainers and fitness enthusiasts alike.