Manager of QC & Technical Services

Company: Smoothie King Franchises Inc
Location: Coppell
Posted on: January 15, 2021

Job Description:

If youre looking for a purpose and not just a job, join the Smoothie King team and turn your purpose into a fulfilling passion! Since pioneering the first nutritional Smoothie franchise in 1973, our mission has always been to inspire people to live a healthy and active lifestyle. Now, with over 1200 stores and counting, we have been ranked as the #1 Fastest-Growing concept in its category and #14 on Entrepreneur Magazines Franchise 500 list in 2020! Weve grown to become the largest nutritional Smoothie bar in the nation, with a simple recipe for success: Hire the best people, use the best ingredients, and blend with a purpose! As a dynamic, rapidly growing company, we are looking for a purpose-driven and dedicated Manager of QC & Technical Services to join our expanding Research and Development team. Reporting to the Director of Research and Development, the Manager will take ownership of managing the regulatory compliance and quality of Smoothie King products. The successful candidate will be quality-minded, show curiosity in the business, demonstrate willingness to take on new challenges, and develop new skills to assist and support Smoothie Kings growth and continued evolution. Essential Functions / Major Responsibilities: Maintain the ingredient information in the Genesis database and provide regulatory and labeling reviews for all new products. Facilitate the management of ingredient and retail product approval process. Own all source documentation for ingredients, including nutritional database, spec sheets, nutritional info, and C of A. Provide regulatory support for all new products and projects in conjunction with marketing initiatives. Provide project and reporting support to the Research and Development team. Maintain vendor and manufacturer approval processes and update records. Provide audit support as needed. Maintain QC policies, procedures, and testing protocols, including NBA banned substance screening. Support Supply Chain and Operations to resolve all QC related issues reported by store operators through detailed follow-up and tracking and trending. Maintain internal QA documentation in relation to ingredient risk assessments, shelf life studies, handling procedures, and HACCP. Specific Job Requirements Must be knowledgeable about quality standards, government regulations for the food industry, safety procedures, and managerial tactics. Proficient in Genesis software. Strong knowledge of food labeling regulations, Dietary Supplement regulations, and Clean Label industry best practices. Knowledge of FSMA (Food Safety Modernization Act) requirements and HARPC/HACCP and supplier qualification standards. Organized, extremely detail-oriented, able to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness. Humility, creativity, business-savvy, and high interpersonal skills. Exceptional analytical, problem identification and problem-solving skills. Ability to make well informed decisions on a day-to-day basis and perform under pressure. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Adaptable individual, who keeps a positive attitude in an ever-changing environment. Act as a leader on assigned projects and challenge other team members to develop as leaders. Serve as a positive change agent to drive oneself and others through a rapidly evolving environment. Education and Experience Requirements Bachelors degree in a food-related discipline, such as food science, is required; however, a graduate degree in a similar field and/or professional experience in food production or other food-related industry will be considered. Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a F&B or Manufacturing regulatory, product development, or QA/QC role. Must be PCQI certified. Would prefer Servsafe Manager certification. Proficient in Microsoft office, especially Excel. Ability to describe different tastes, smells, and textures. This position requires an individual to handle or taste a variety of foods, which may contain nuts, wheat, dairy and/or egg, and a variety of fruits and vegetables. What We Offer Join our team and enjoy an unusually fun work environment with an upbeat atmosphere and great team members. It is our purpose to maintain an environment our team members can brag about, where our focus and belief are built on our core values: We Are Better Together, We Keep Evolving, We Live Our Mission, We Do the Right Thing, and We Focus and Finish. With our core values at the forefront of every decision we make, it allows for collaboration, passion, and a no-limits mindset when it comes to your future! We keep our team happy with our great benefits package, free smoothies, flexible work schedules, office lunches and parties, monthly fitness challenges, free gym access, and more fun activities to make Smoothie King a happy and healthy place to work. Our Mission Inspire people to live a healthy and active lifestyle. Our Vision To be an integral part of every health and fitness journey. Our Values We: Do the Right Thing We: Are Better Together We: Live the Mission We: Keep Evolving We: Focus and Finish Smoothie King is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, creed, disabled veteran status, marital status, or Vietnam-era veteran status. If you are a person with a disability and you need assistance in applying for a position with Smoothie King, please call our Human Resources Department at 214-935-8900 and direct assistance will be provided. Apply Here: https://www.click2apply.net/eomJm2URlAboi5A2td2zY PI127339332

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