Eclipse Foods is building the future of dairy using micelles (the microscopic magic of milk.) Eclipse has developed the world’s first plant-based dairy tech platformwhich makes plant-based products that are indistinguishable from conventional dairy. We are transforming the $500B dairy industry and are the team behind JUST Mayo, have chef’d/ staged at 16 Michelin stars, and are alt-protein experts. We’ve raised over $60M from leading investors such as Y Combinator, the chairman of Beyond Meat, the founder of Reddit, the creator of Gmail, Forerunner Ventures, Sozo Ventures, Initialized Capital, and more. Our mission is to create a more sustainable, healthy, and humane food system by making amazing plant-based foods that require no sacrifice. 

Eclipse is seeking a Manager of Quality Assurance to join our growing team and manage QA to support the rapid growth of our business. This role matches your organization, attention to detail and your passion for all things QA.

Who are we?

• We’re the next massive plant-based food company, revolutionizing the $500B dairy sector.

• We’re on a mission to save our planet, our health, and animals by creating a solution to fix the food system.

• We’re the people behind some of the best selling plant-based products in the world (JUST mayo, for example).

• We’ve raised over $60M from renowned investors such as Y Combinator, the Chairman of Beyond Meat, the Founder of Reddit, Forerunner Ventures, Initialized Capital, Sozo Ventures, and more- all to achieve our audacious vision and mission.

• We launched the first-ever dairy-free shake available at a national chain (Smashburger) and have partnered with some of the best chefs in the world, including Michael Tusk of Quince (3 Michelin stars) and Corey Lee of Benu (3 Michelin stars)

• We’re people of integrity. We do what we say we will do, we treat others right, we care deeply about those around us, and we put our hearts into our work.  

• We are constantly hustling to get things done that need to get done. We all “do the dishes”. We embody the true spirit of a startup.

• Last, but not least, we are CREAMY. Our values are Communication, Respect, Ego-free, Attentive, Moral compass points north, and Yes we can attitude. If you embody all of these values, you’ll fit right in.

.Who are you?

• 5+ years of Quality Assurance or manufacturing experience, preferably in dairy or other plant-based industries; ideally 1+ year of factory experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, microbiology, engineering, or similar 

• HACCP certified and demonstrated strong HACCP and regulatory skills.

• Completed certification status as Certified Food Safety Manager or equivalent.

• SQF practitioner certification and/or a pathway towards completion in 2023

• Able to articulate how Kaizen, Lean, Six-sigma and statistical process control influenced your approach to quality 

• Experienced in not only seamlessly working within Quality programs but have built and implemented new programs.   

• Possess an ownership mindset and are a strategic thinker, setting goals and priorities, creating and executing plans, measuring KPIs and metrics, and aligning tactics

• Passionate about your work and care deeply about changing our food system

• You’re a great person, in and out of work. You practice humility, collaboration, proactivity, trustworthiness and kindness.

What will you do?

• Lead the quality workstream within Eclipse working directly with key stakeholders to ensure all manufactured goods meet or exceed our highest quality standards.

• Define, establish and implement Quality Management Systems and Food Safety programs to ensure consumer and regulatory requirements compliance (local, state, federal, GMP, SQF). Proactively ensure the QMS system scales with the business. 

• Resolves non-conformance issues/quality problems at plant facilities, warehouses, and in the market. Works with plant management and quality teams to develop corrective action plans and communicates plans to all key stakeholders (Ops, R&D, Sales, Marketing, and the Customer) as appropriate.

• Creates and manages audit programs with all manufacturing, warehousing locations and suppliers.  

• Proactively advises on quality and food safety implications of changes in formulation, sourcing, processing, or facility design.

• Manage all quality programs and functions within the Eclipse Pilot Plant, including all certifications and registrations with federal, state and local entities. 

• Tracks and scorecards all quality data making statistically sound recommendations on product specifications, frequency and types of testing.

• Leads quality improvement projects in collaboration with R&D and Ops.  

• Ensures robust finished good specifications are created and audited against.  Maintains active specification repository.  

• Responsible for the creation of product regulatory documentation, including nutritional panels, ingredient statements, etc.

• Ensures all SOPs and work instructions related to manufacturing, safety, and product quality/ performance are completed, utilized and audited.

This is a full-time, onsite position.  Our headquarters are located in Oakland, CA, and we offer free on-site parking, vegan snacks, team lunch on Fridays, flexible PTO, and unlimited coffee.  

Annual base salary range: $80,000 - $120,000.
The above represents the expected annual salary for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining our salary ranges, we consider skills, location, experience, and other job-related factors.

Candidates will be required to show proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon commencing employment. Reasonable accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis for exemptions to this requirement in accordance with applicable law.

Authorization to work in the U.S. is required; we do not provide visa sponsorship for this role.

Eclipse Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our customers. We are deeply committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.