Quality Specialist

THE ROLE: QUALITY SPECIALIST

Our Quality Specialist works within the OLLY Quality team to document and track production, specifications, change controls, investigations and CAPAs and is a key member of our growing team. This role is integral in ensuring OLLY has the best-in-category quality management systems to support our growing customer base! This role reports into the Senior Quality Manager. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with supplier quality teams to help investigate consumer complaints, and track and trend any potential issues that may need CAPA issuance
• Support management and development of contract manufacturers’ quality organizations with a focus on co-packers
• Provide support for co-packers during trials and first production runs
• Help ensure processes are maintained to support innovation and commercialization projects
• Hold and release product as necessary and ensure holds and releases are reflected correctly in the OLLY ERP system and properly documented. 
• Create deviations to support day to day functions, as needed
• Maintain quality databases including: tracking of production lots, stability studies, test results, quality investigations and controlled documents
• Continue to improve current OLLY SOPs, and Work Instructions while ensuring compliance to OLLY standard
• Support the maintenance of product specifications by cross functional collaboration
• Partner with other functions like R&D, Supply Chain, and RA to ensure timely QA deliveries
• Provide support to the OLLY Quality team to ensure business continuity
• Contribute to our culture and make life at Camp OLLY better for us all

CAPABILITIES + SKILLS REQUIRED

• 3-5 years experience in a dietary supplement or food manufacturing environment within quality assurance (Dietary Supplement experience will be prioritized)
• Working knowledge of 21 CFR 111 and 21 CFR 117.
• BS Degree in a science related discipline (Biology, Nutrition,Food Science, Regulatory Science or other closely related discipline)
• Ability to partner within and across departments to achieve quality requirements and ensure compliance. 
• Strong computer skills in business technology platforms (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, databases, other enterprise applications)
• Excellent command of the English language, both oral and written, resulting in clear and concise communication both with internal and external audience.
• Analytical and critical thinker with a “can do” attitude
• Strong organizational skills with ability to work independently
• Enjoyable to sit next to on a five hour flighty
• PCQI and/or HACCP certified, preferred

THE DETAILS

LOCATION: Remote, Chicagoland preferred

HOURS: Full time, exempt (salary)

MANAGER: Senior Quality Manager 

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. For all OLLY positions, proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required to be eligible for employment. Religious and/or medical accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis.