Manager, QFS Co-Manufacturing Job at Horizon Family Brands, Broomfield, CO

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  • Horizon Family Brands
  • Broomfield, CO

Job Description

Job Description

Manager, QFS Co-Manufacturing

At Horizon Organic, we’re growing a culture of passionate people driven to do good for the horizon we all share. We’re building the tomorrow we want to see. Every single day.

Joining our team means being part of a dynamic environment where your skills are valued, and your contributions make a real difference. We offer diverse opportunities for career growth and development. Embark on a rewarding journey with us in shaping the future of organic dairy!

Two generations of families—and counting—have grown up on Horizon Organic® milk. From the start, as the leading organic milk producer in the U.S., Horizon has been committed to delivering innovative, nourishing dairy that growing families can rely on. In 2023, Horizon Organic became a brand of Platinum Equity . Today, Horizon works with more than 500 farmers across the U.S. to bring high-quality, certified organic milk to consumers. For more information on Horizon’s full portfolio of organic dairy products, visit Horizon.com.

About the Job:

We are currently looking to hire a Manager, QFS Co-Manufacturing! This role works closely with both internal and external partners to ensure we deliver safe, quality food from our Co-Man Suppliers. This role will also work closely with R&D, Procurement and Project leads within the organization to deliver new products in the marketplace with our Co-Man partners.

This is a hybrid position with an expectation of 3 days per week onsite in Broomfield, CO, with travel (25-50% at times).

In this role, you will be responsible for:

  • Managing the relationship with Co-Mans from a Quality & Food Safety standpoint
  • Assessing and Auditing of potential new production sites in collaboration with internal partners.
  • Maintaining relationship with and auditing existing Co-Mans.
  • Mitigating risk through application of scientific principles, technical experience and employment of Quality and Food Safety Standards.
  • Troubleshoot problems with co-mans; ensure root cause / corrective actions are appropriate and are fully implemented.
  • Working on continuous improvement and providing regular feedback on performance.
  • Collaborate with internal functions including the Co-Man Operations Team, Procurement, R&D, Environmental Health and Safety, Sustainability, Regulatory, Project Management, to deliver products to the market that meet Horizon’s standards.
  • Deliver Quality & Food Safety Compliance and improvement across the co-manufacturing network.
  • Stay current with all regulatory and certifying agency guidelines. Manage regulatory issues across 3PM network.
  • Documentation creation, updates and reviews in collaboration with internal partners.
  • All other duties as assigned.

The base compensation range for this position is $90,000-$100,000 commensurate with experience.

About You:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Science/Food Science/Technology or similar major.
  • Five to seven years combined experience with food, ingredients, quality and manufacturing
  • Prior responsibility as QA Manager/Engineer for a food manufacturing facility
  • Experience managing external suppliers/3PMs
  • Advanced understanding of Quality & Food Safety Systems and current Food Regulations.
  • Solid understanding of plant production systems, manufacturing equipment and processing, GMP, sanitation and EHS.
  • Experience with auditing suppliers and a demonstrated ability to drive corrective actions and continuous improvement.
  • Experience in problem solving and driving conflict resolution, including financial claims resolution.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Ability to understand technical and engineering concepts
  • Experience in Project Management and Stage Gate processes
  • Ability to work under deadlines, with multiple priorities
  • Ability to work cross-functionally within organization
  • Must be adaptable and flexible
  • Self-driven, results-oriented, able to work independently
  • Ability to work with confidential materials
  • Excellent communication / presentation skills
  • Excellent record keeping / documentation skills
  • Detail oriented.
  • Able to quickly learn new systems, tools, and programs
  • Trained in SQF or FSSC (GFSI) auditing schemes.
  • Previous experience in the Dairy Industry

Job Tags

Currently hiring, Flexible hours, 3 days per week,

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