Who are we?
Established in 2017, trü frü rapidly ascended the “permissible indulgence” space as a Utah-based company selling one-of-a-kind “better for you” Hyper-Chilled and Hyper-Dried real fruit immersed in premium chocolate to retail outlets nationwide. Winning Most Innovative New Product in 2019 and 2022 in the sweets and snacks categories and climbing the fruit-based snack industry chart at an astounding growth rate, trü frü joined the Mars family of brands in February 2023. We are on a mission to build a legacy with trüly remarkable people who can create something special for generations to come!
What you'll do
As the Supplier Quality Assurance Manager, you will manage Quality and Food Safety processes for suppliers, raw and packaging materials, throughout the trü frü network. This role plays a crucial part in the new supplier onboarding process to ensure compliance with applicable requirements.
The role will be a partner with cross functional stakeholders in departments such as Procurement and Product Development to ensure that the trü frü supplier network meets the quality and food safety requirements established. In addition, there will be interactions with the trü frü external manufacturing locations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the management and review of quality documentation using Tracegains software.
- Engage with ingredients and packaging suppliers to ensure all required documentation is up to date.
- Manage the Quality & Food Safety portion of the onboarding process for raw & packaging materials and respective suppliers for all materials within trü frü.
- Manage the disposition of raw and packaging materials and conduct risk assessments, as needed and ensuring all necessary supplier quality related documentation is created, communicated, maintained, and stored for all related supplier approval process activities.
- Monitor, track and file all Supplier non-conformance events.
- Conduct periodic meetings with the various cross functional departments to review non-conformance trends.
- Perform supplier quality & food safety audits and complete annual supplier risk assessments.
- Review and approve ingredient specifications.
What you'll bring to trü frü
- Passion for and deep understanding of Quality and Food Safety.
- An entrepreneurial spirit.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively across multi-functional teams, often remotely, especially with external partners, Procurement and Product Development.
- Excellent communication and negation skills.
- Experience with GFSI Certification schemes.
- Experience with leading teams cross-functionally.
- Food Safety/Quality background and familiarity with FDA Legislation and HACCP Requirements.
- Organizational skills and ability to manage various tasks throughout the day.
You are...
- A collaborator and team player and great ability to build cross functional relationships.
- A creative thinker and have a great aptitude to come up with ideas and develop new processes.
- Results driven and detail oriented and can work independently when needed to achieve results.
- Approachable and ready to dig in and lend a helping hand.
- Good at multi-tasking and prioritizing daily.
- Genuine in your desire to help make the world a kinder place, committing to always spreading and celebrating kindness.
- An effective communicator and can manage your process and take control in situations.
You have...
- Bachelor’s degree required in Biological Sciences, Food Science, Food Technology, Engineering, or related areas.
- 5+ years of proven experience in CPG preferably in roles in Plant Quality, Auditing, Warehousing, Production, Continuous Improvement, and Food Manufacturing.
- Experience with working in a corporate environment as well as manufacturing environments.
- Experience working with Quality and Food Safety schemes, e.g. FSSC 22000, BRC and SQF.
- Ability to effectively resolve complex problems.
- Skill at influencing through strong relationships and expertise.
Certain states and localities require employers to post a reasonable estimate of salary range. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ.
What trü frü offers –
- Competitive salary, including a target bonus and an impressive benefits package!
- Flexible Paid Time Off
- Excellent health, dental & vision insurance, with options to fit you and your family’s needs.
- Long-term disability and short-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401K retirement saving opportunity.
- Casual office dress code
- A dynamic, ambitious, indulgently fun work environment!
EEO
At trü frü, we are committed to an inclusive workplace where diversity in all its forms is championed. trü frü is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we are an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you require special accommodation, please let us know.
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What We Do
Tru Fru starts with 100% fruit ripened on the vine to enhance taste and nutrition, double immerses it in chocolate, coconut or peanut butter. And Hyper-Chills or Hyper-Dries it to perfection in our proprietary process to lock in nature’s vine ripened, freshly double immersed better-for-you fruit to create an award winning indulgence by Mother Nature. We are changing the way America snacks one satisfied craving at a time.
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