Quality Manager

• →Oversee and administer the daily management of the laboratory and Quality Supervisors.
• →Ensure lab compliance with FDA, USDA (if applicable), PMO (Pasteurized Milk Ordinance), New York State dairy regulations, internal company standards, product specifications, and customer expectations.
• →Maintain laboratory equipment, calibration programs, and preventive maintenance schedules.
• →Manage microbiological, chemical, and physical testing of raw milk, in‑process materials, and finished products.
• →Review and approve test results, investigate deviations, and ensure timely communication of issues to operations and quality leadership.
• →Manage sample plans, hold‑and‑release programs, and environmental monitoring activities as well as analyze laboratory data to identify trends, deviations, and opportunities for improvement.
• →Lead or support root‑cause investigations and corrective/preventive actions and coordinate any deviation samples to be sent to the processing authority as well as any necessary in house deviation tests.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Dairy, Food Science, or a related discipline.
• 5 years of experience leading people in a laboratory environment
• Ability to handle ambiguity and work in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Proficiency in English: Comfortable with both written and verbal communication, including reading and writing
• Knowledge of FDA, local, State, Federal regulations for a dairy manufacturing facility.
• Ability to supervise and train staff, including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.  
• Experience with GFSI schemes (FSSC 22000, ISO 9001 preferred)
• Strong understanding and experience with PMO, Better Process School, HACCP, and Preventive Controls (certification is a plus or ability to completed within 6 months of employment).

• 8 hours sitting/standing/walking
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Reaching/bending requirements (if any)
• Exposure to hazards (machinery, confined spaces, etc.)
• Specific atmospheric conditions

• Notify supervision of any repairs or adjustments that are required that may affect product quality or food safety.
• Understand, observe, and comply with the handling and usage of the color-coded container policy while in the Production Areas.
• Perform all duties necessary to meet Company, Customer and/or Government requirements/standards as prioritized by the Company.
• Ability to initiate action to prevent the occurrence of nonconformities relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the product, processes, quality system, or safety system.
• Identify and record any problems relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the ingredients, processes, quality system, or safety system.
• Control further processing or delivery of nonconforming products in terms of Food Safety and Quality issues until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected.
• In the event of absence, another employee with the same skill level will assume the duties and responsibilities as required.

At fairlife, we believe in better — and that includes how we support our people. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits and wellbeing resources designed to support you physically, emotionally, socially, and financially, both in and out of work.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, effective day one!
• Supplemental health plans (hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness insurance)
• Paid Time Off to recharge and support work-life balance
• Paid parental leave & adoption assistance (up to $10,000)
• Parental support & family care benefits, including childcare resources and lactation support
• 401(k) to support retirement planning with up to 9% in employer match
• Wellness reimbursement (up to $500 for qualified wellbeing expenses)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for emotional wellbeing and work-life support
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability
• Employer HSA funding (for HDHP participants)
• Tuition reimbursement (up to $10,000) and student loan repayment ($200/month)
• Learning & development programs to unlock your full potential
• Rewards & recognition, matching gifts, free product, and Business Resource Groups

fairlife’s nour!sh program is designed to meet you where you are — supporting your individual wellbeing journey while enabling you to do your best work every day.