Quality Assurance Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

GHOST is disrupting the sports nutrition industry by creating a lifestyle movement that includes transparent innovative products, immersive content, global distribution, key influencer partnerships and collaborations with the world's leading flavor brands. We are always challenging ourselves to think outside the box and serve our fans and customers better, and we're excited to find a new fam member to bring processes and fresh ideas to the table.

We’re looking for a Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist to join our Chicago-based Quality team. This role works in an office environment, traveling approximately 10% throughout the year.

The QA Specialist is responsible for maintaining and implementing effective quality programs and procedures to ensure compliance with industry quality standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies. Additionally, they will participate in audits of both manufacturers and suppliers to ensure compliance. Finally, the QA Specialist will be responsible for maintaining the Quality Documentation System, preparing documents, and collecting, inspecting, and reviewing Raw Materials and Finished Products testing with regard to food safety.

The Deets:

• Maintain various Quality programs and track, trend, and report program metrics
• Audit Supplier/Vendor documentation and facilities for compliance to Quality Standards
• Review customer complaints and initiate root cause investigations
• Review Certificates of Analysis and manage product release

Requirements

• BS / BA Degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, or related field(s) required
• Minimum 3 years of related experience working in Food or Dietary Supplement manufacturing
• Minimum 1-3 years of related experience conducting or participating in 2nd and 3rd party audits
• Experience with Supplier/ Vendor documentation
• Knowledge of HACCP and GFSI schemes (SQF, BRC, FSSC)
• Great communication and investigative skills
• Able to work independently with little oversight concerning routine tasks
• Good verbal and interpersonal skills
• Certified Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) and HACCP certification preferred. 
  

Additional Requirements:

• Work is performed in-office, Monday - Thursday, remote on Friday.
• Willing to travel 10% of the time

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous paid leave plan, including parental leave
• Life, short-, and long-term disability insurance(s)
• 401K retirement savings with defined company match
• Health and dependent care savings plans
• Commuter benefit
• Tuition reimbursement
• Supplemental life and insurance plans
• Other legendary perks!

Salary range: $70,000 - 75,000, depending on experience

At GHOST we are building the brand we all wish existed. This mindset drives every important decision the team makes, from how we create new products, to how we market and interact, and most definitely how we build our team. We hire on work ethic, passion and culture fit. You cannot replace a vibe.