Full-Time
Quality Assurance Lead
Nature's Bakery
201-500 employees
Produces real fruit-filled, wholesome snacks
Compensation Overview
$26.13/hr
Carson City, NV, USA
In Person
On-site in Carson City, Nevada; local candidates preferred.
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- Lead the quality control efforts for our bakery production line, ensuring that all products meet the established quality standards and comply with food safety regulations.
- Conduct routine inspections and tests on incoming raw materials, intermediate products, and finished goods when needed to ensure team is supported in activities related to compliance with specifications and quality parameters.
- Monitor and enforce proper sanitation and hygiene practices within the production area to maintain a clean and safe work environment.
- Analyze and interpret quality data, identifying trends, patterns, and potential areas for improvement. Generate reports and communicate findings to relevant stakeholders.
- Collaborate with the production team to develop and implement quality control procedures and work instructions, ensuring they are followed consistently.
- Provide guidance and training to production line staff on quality standards, procedures, and best practices.
- Investigate customer complaints or internal quality incidents, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions to address them effectively.
- Stay up to date with industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices in quality control and food safety. Make recommendations for continuous improvement.
- Work closely with the Quality Assurance team to maintain and improve the effectiveness of the overall quality management system.
- Maintain accurate documentation of quality control activities, including inspection reports, test results, and non-conformities. Ensure compliance with record-keeping requirements.
- Lead the quality control efforts for our bakery production line, ensuring that all products meet the established quality standards and comply with food safety regulations.
- Conduct routine inspections and tests on incoming raw materials, intermediate products, and finished goods when needed to ensure team is supported in activities related to compliance with specifications and quality parameters.
- Monitor and enforce proper sanitation and hygiene practices within the production area to maintain a clean and safe work environment.
- Analyze and interpret quality data, identifying trends, patterns, and potential areas for improvement. Generate reports and communicate findings to relevant stakeholders.
- Collaborate with the production team to develop and implement quality control procedures and work instructions, ensuring they are followed consistently.
- Provide guidance and training to production line staff on quality standards, procedures, and best practices.
- Investigate customer complaints or internal quality incidents, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions to address them effectively.
- Stay up to date with industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices in quality control and food safety. Make recommendations for continuous improvement.
- Work closely with the Quality Assurance team to maintain and improve the effectiveness of the overall quality management system.
- Maintain accurate documentation of quality control activities, including inspection reports, test results, and non-conformities. Ensure compliance with record-keeping requirements.
Nature's Bakery makes healthy fruit-filled snack bars using real fruit and wholesome ingredients. Its products include Whole Wheat Fig Bars, Oatmeal Crumble Bars, Gluten-Free Fig Bars, and Brownie Bars, offering whole grain, gluten-free, and plant-powered options. The company sells direct-to-consumer at naturesbakery.com with a subscription and also distributes through retailers, with customizable boxes and promotions to drive purchases. Its goal is to provide nutritious, tasty snacks for health-conscious consumers and grow revenue through convenient delivery and broad retail availability.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
$400M
Headquarters
Carson City, Nevada
Founded
2011
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- New $240M Utah facility produces over 1 billion bars annually to meet rising demand
- Hearty Bars with plant-based protein launched in 2025 capture growing protein snack segment
- Salted Caramel Brownie follows Double Chocolate's top store sales performance at two national retailers
What critics are saying
- Missouri plant closing September 2027 triggers 345 layoffs and disrupts local production
- Production shift may cause supply bottlenecks for Whole Wheat Fig Bars during 2026–2027 transition
- Mars' $35.9bn Kellanova acquisition could marginalize Nature's Bakery in favor of core brands
What makes Nature's Bakery unique
- Real fruit-filled soft-baked bars with whole grains and Non-GMO Verified status
- Plant-based, dairy-free, nut-free snacks targeting 100,000 retail stores nationwide
- Direct-to-consumer subscription model complementing broad national retail distribution
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Benefits
Health Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Paid Short-Term Disability
Paid Life Insurance
Wellness Program
Pet Insurance
Company News
Nature's Bakery opens $240M facility in Salt Lake City.
Nature's Bakery launches Hearty Bars with plant-based protein and soft-baked comfort.
The Brand Will Treat Teachers and Over 200 Families Nationwide with a total of $45,000 for School Supplies & Groceries, Plus Year-Long Classroom Snack Stock-upsPASADENA, Calif., Aug. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nature's Bakery, beloved for its Fig Bars and other soft-baked, plant-based snacks, is launching an initiative to support families this fall with the return of its "Back-to-School Squad" led by Olympic gymnast and mother Shawn Johnson East.Shawn Johnson EastNature's Bakery and East have partnered to help alleviate some of the stress associated with the season's increased spending, and support families as they transition into their school-year routines. The brand's ambassadors are surprising hundreds of families at retailers nationwide with a month's worth of snacks and $200 gift cards while they shop for school essentials. East will personally surprise and delight families in Nashville with gift cards for snacks, school supplies, and more."I'm thrilled to partner with Nature's Bakery this back-to-school season to help families in my hometown," said Shawn Johnson East, professional athlete and mom of three. "As a mom sending my first child to Pre-K, I understand the challenges of preparing for a new school year, and I'm excited to make that transition easier for parents. Nature's Bakery has always been our family's go-to for wholesome, delicious snacks that everyone loves
To celebrate the launch of Salted Caramel Brownie, Nature's Bakery has partnered with ACO Vacation Homes and Celebration Suites to welcome over 700 families to their spring break homes away from home.
More than 700 Families will be Treated to Brownie Breaks at Spring Break PASADENA, Calif. , March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nature's Bakery, beloved for its Fig Bars and other soft-baked snacks, debuted a new flavor of its popular Brownie line at Natural Products Expo West® on March 14th - 16th in Anaheim, California. Salted Caramel Brownie, made with whole grains, dates, and vegan chocolate, offered attendees a soft-baked break amidst the hustle and bustle of the show. NATURE’S BAKERY EXPANDS FAMILY FAVORITE BROWNIE LINE WITH SALTED CARAMEL FLAVOR. Salted Caramel Brownie follows in the successful launch of Nature's Bakery's Double Chocolate Brownie in July 2023. In less than a year, Double Chocolate Brownie sells more units per store per week than any other multi-pack brownie at two national retailers, according to IRI Unify. This sales momentum coincides with the growth of the U.S