Quality Assurance & Sanitation Manager

Hi, we're Nuts.com!

Nuts.com is a self-funded, profitable, rapidly growing multi-channel DTC specialty food and wellness company with over 550 people on our team. We're changing the landscape of snacking on nuts, dried fruit, chocolate and more! We planted our roots in Newark, New Jersey during the Great Depression, selling premium nuts on Mulberry Street's open-air market. We've come quite a long way since then, taking our multi-generational family business online in 1999. Even after 96 years, we continue to pride ourselves in expertly sourcing the highest quality foods and treating our customers like family.

What's our team like? We're driven, collaborative and entrepreneurial. Energy and passion power our business and we look for candidates who share in that excitement to help us continue to build something special.

The role:

The Quality Assurance & Sanitation Manager, is a key member of the facility's Food Safety & Quality Assurance Department. This role is responsible for planning, coordinating, and directing sanitation and quality assurance programs at the facility level. They lead a team of associates and collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve consistent production of wholesome, high-quality products.

What you'll do:

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive sanitation programs compliant with FDA regulations and other relevant standards
• Conduct regular sanitation and food safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments to identify and address potential issues
• Ensure all sanitation procedures are effectively executed and documented
• Investigate FSQA and sanitation-related incidents, perform root cause analysis, and recommend corrective actions and preventive measures
• Monitor verification and validation of the sanitation process, including swabbing (ATP, allergen, environmental microbiology), hygienic zoning, sanitary design, construction/major maintenance, equipment installation, allergen control program, etc.
• Collaborate with FSQA and Operations teams to ensure an integrated approach to sanitation and product quality
• Coordinate and deliver sanitation and FSQA training programs for employees, contractors and promote a culture of cleanliness and responsibility
• Oversee Integrated Pest Management Programs for the manufacturing facility and associated warehouses
• Monitor and stay current on sanitation regulations, GFSI and industry best practices, contributing insights to maintain compliance and high standards
• Track and analyze sanitation key performance indicators (KPI), using data to recommend and implement strategies that enhance cleanliness, good manufacturing practices (GMP) and product safety
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on plant sanitation, good manufacturing practices (GMP), quality/food safety systems, and procedures
• Actively support food safety culture initiatives
• Create standard operating procedures (SOPs), sanitation standard operating procedures (SSOPs) and work instructions 
• Ensure conformance to all applicable food safety and quality standards (e.g., FDA FSMA, State, SQF, HACCP, GFSI, Kosher, Organic, Gluten-Free, etc.)
• Coordinate Food Defense Team activities and has a shared responsibility for the development, implementation, and maintenance of the Food Defense Plan
• Promote and enforce safety programs and policies to prevent workplace injuries and illnesses
• Serve as a backup to Quality Control and Process Improvement Manager

What you’ll bring:

• Bachelor's degree required in food science, engineering or related discipline 
• Bilingual - Spanish is strongly preferred
• Experience working in a food manufacturing facility or related industry
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience within the FSQA/Operations/Sanitation space
• Experience with FSQA audit compliance and related audit requirements
• Experience with FSMA, GMP, SQF, HACCP, Allergen, Organic, Gluten-Free, Kosher, Halal, Non-GMO verified programs highly preferred
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws, for quality and safety of food
• Exceptional organization skills. Works with precision
• Excellent computer skills. Ability to use spreadsheets, email, and other applications
• Strong ability to handle complexity and judgment in order to quickly solve problems and make judicious decisions regarding product quality and safety
• Strong ability to work closely in a team-based environment
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends, Holidays and overtime as needed

What we offer

• A high-growth and rewarding role in a foundationally strong and rapidly evolving business
• Annual Salary Range: $95,000 - $115,000 plus annual bonus
• Excellent benefits, including a 401K match.
• Paid maternity, adoption, and paternity leave.
• And all the Nuts.com snacks your heart desires + a 40% employee discount!

EEO STATEMENT

Nuts.com is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, immigration status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process should reach out to us at people@nuts.com