QA Manager, Nutrition & Products

Who We Are:
WHY Brands Inc., a parent company of Munchkin and Curio Home Goods , focuses on creating, incubating, and growing the next generation of consumer lifestyle brands. Founded in 1990, Munchkin is the leading consumer product company and most loved baby lifestyle brand behind the innovative gear and products for children, mothers, and caregivers. Munchkin has sold billions of dollars of products through our key retail partners: Target, Walmart, and Amazon and has global distribution in over 50 countries. Curio, a premium brand of curated collections of home goods, launched in 2023. WHY's vision is to establish an expanding portfolio of innovative businesses that align with its commitment to inventive product design. With over 320+ patents under our belt, we continue to create solutions that leave our customers asking, "how did I ever live without this?" Recognized as #8 on America's Most Innovative Companies list by Fortune Magazine, innovation is the core of our company DNA and has been driving our designs for 30 years!
We lead with our core values and believe that investing in the community is our responsibility. We create opportunities for every child's potential and well-being through the Radiant Colors program, work to create a sustainable future, and in partnership with the International Fund for Animal Welfare have committed to animal conservation.
There is no better time than now to join WHY Brands as we embark on our next and biggest growth journey, and you could be the next influential leader to play a key role in driving enormous customer-centered value and rapid growth.
What You'll Do:
The Quality Assurance, Nutrition & Products Manager's primary responsibilities are to ensure overall quality systems, food and product safety, social responsibility, and environmental sustainability programs, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with US and global regulations as well as customer/retailer requirements. The Quality Assurance, Nutrition & Products Manager is responsible for establishing business relationships with and evaluating co-manufacturing facilities and partners for the development and implementation of these programs.
Other key functions include training of personnel on related topics (i.e., laws, regulations, standards, policies), KPI tracking and reporting. This role also plays a central role during internal and external inspections. The Quality Assurance, Nutrition & Products Manager is also responsible for defining and implementing Milkmakers product compliance requirements and product testing needs to support both product development needs and ongoing quality and safety requirements.

• Ensure products are consistently produced to specifications to meet safety, quality and regulatory requirements
• Ensure Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) are implemented and maintained throughout manufacturing, storage/distribution operations, and that site Quality Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) are regularly monitored
• Responsible for evaluating and selecting co-manufacturer during product development
• Responsible for monitoring co-manufacturer compliance with FSMA requirements, including HACCP (hazard analysis and critical control points) and sanitation programs, as well as supplier material requirements
• Ensure supplier and 3rd Party manufacturing compliance by ensuring all delivered materials and products meet specifications as agreed
• Review and manage disposition of all non-conformance/deviations with Nutritional and personal care products
• Support new product development efforts, including evaluation of co-manufacturers, researching and formulation, creation of technical specifications and bill of material needs
• Attend potential co-manufacturer visits, trials, and productions
• Provide leadership and support New Product Development
• Maintain product specification documents and update as needed
• Lead, manage, and report investigation into consumer and customer complaints to ensure corrective and preventive actions are identified and implemented
• Lead for product recall activities and training; conduct and report annual mock product recalls as required by local regulation and internal policy
• Representative for external inspections and audits of Munchkin facilities
• Manage product and facility certifications (e.g., Kosher, gluten-free, organic, etc)
• Perform label reviews to ensure certification and regulatory compliance with applicable internal and regional regulations
• Manage testing protocol and requirements with external labs for shelf life (i.e., label claim and actives), physical stability, micro, and ensure compliance with California proposition 65 and other customer, legal, and internal regulations and policies
• Develop and manage in-house shelf life study system
• Develop strong business relationships and work closely with co-manufacturers and key external 3rd party testing labs and other accredited testing facilities within budget requirements
• Work with cross-functional partners, including product development, marketing, sales, operations, customer satisfaction and others
• Formalize & maintain processes through clear & simple procedures
• Stay current and attend training as needed on all regulatory issues, information from test labs, regulatory groups and customer specific requirements
• Other duties may be assigned

Bring It!

• Bachelor's degree in food science, engineering, or related technical field from a four-year college or university
• Minimum 3-5 years of related experience
• Experience with Food Safety Systems (HACCP, HARPC, ISO 22000, FSSC22000, BRC, SQF or related systems) and familiarity with local agency GMP requirements (FDA, USDA)
• Ability to handle multiple competing priorities and adapt to a flexible and fast-paced environment

We Got You Covered!
As a Great Place to Work Certified™ company, we are committed to offering the best to our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, vision, dental, prescription drug coverage, life insurance, wellness benefits, generous employer-matched 401(k) plan, Paid Childcare Leave, among other benefit plans. Our total rewards are top of market and include competitive salary, bonus, and opportunities to earn equity. We focus on supporting employee development and growth.
We regularly hold social functions to foster a genuine camaraderie that enhances teamwork. At our company-wide award functions, we take time to recognize the talent and dedication of the people who make Munchkin the most loved baby lifestyle brand in the world.
To give our people flexibility, we offer hybrid work environment with opportunities for half-day Friday's all year around and provide annual weeklong global office closures giving our people a chance to recharge.
Salary Range: $115,000 - $135,000 (DOE)
To learn more, visit us at www.munchkin.com .
Munchkin welcomes and values what makes everyone unique. We're proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All hires for our team are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We recruit, employ, train, and promote regardless of race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, genetic characteristic, or any other protected status.
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