Job description
Who are we?
Since Day 1, KIND has had a vision for a kinder and healthier world. A world in which people never have to choose between what tastes good, feels good, and does good when it comes to their snacking.
Our iconic KIND® bars – made with real, recognizable ingredients – sparked the growth of an entirely new healthy snacking category back in 2004. Now, KIND has a family of more than 80 snacks that offer solutions for a variety of occasions. All of KIND’s products lead with a nutrient-dense first ingredient – like nuts or whole grains – and do not contain genetically engineered ingredients, sugar alcohols or artificial sweeteners.
We’re looking for passionate collaborators to help us become the foremost leader in health & wellness and positively impact society along the way. If you’re looking to be a part of an inspiring, energetic and entrepreneurial environment, you’ve found the right place.
What you’ll do
The Sr. Analyst QFS role supports the KIND network Hold and Release, Micro Hold and Traceability Programs from internal site, co-manufacturing locations through partner warehouse and repackaging sites.
The incumbent of the role provides guidance to internal and external partners to meet Mars Quality Standards, KIND, and FSMA requirements. The role will handle all QFS-related customer requests for the network to ensure we deliver to customer expectations. The role will be also responsible for QFS KPI reporting for various communities and stakeholders.
This position will work cross functionally with KIND NA Logistics, Planning, Manufacturing, Customer Operations, and Transportation to ensure quality standards are in place on the 3PL sites and while in transit.
This position is an essential part of the Quality Team within the KIND NA Operations Department and will interact with various KIND team members throughout the organization.
How you’ll do it
- Manage Hold and Release program throughout the KIND NA network.
- Tracking and submission of quality related destruction authorization documentation for KIND network.
- Perform daily review of the network Micro Hold program to ensure the containment of finished product while microbiological testing is taking place.
- Support external manufacturing, warehouse and repackaging site audits and new site qualifications through auditing, reviewing audit reports and tracking against closure of CAPA’s.
- Monitoring of the Repackaging First Article process to ensure all changes are approved by KIND Packaging, Logistics Quality and Project Managers for alignment to standards.
- Reporting KPI metrics for the QFS function.
- Support and back up for Finance month end activities and liability tracking for hold events and transit issues.
- Lead annual and onboarding training for warehouse, repackaging, and new co-manufacturing locations.
- Manage the outbound transfer and shipping approval process for small 3PL locations.
- Monitor inbound variance issues from 3PL sites and draft non-conformances to notify manufacturing locations and alert the network if a hold notification is required.
- Manage Customer Request inquiries for KIND NA to provide timely responses to customers in adherence to the deadlines.
You have…
- Bachelor’s degree required in Quality, Food Science, Food Technology, or related areas.
- 3+ years of proven experience in CPG preferably in roles in Plant Quality, Production, Continuous Improvement, Quality Systems and/or Auditing.
- Experience of working in a corporate environment as well as manufacturing, co-manufacturing and distribution location environments.
- Experience working with Quality and Food Safety schemes or systems, e.g. ISO 22,000, BRC, and SQF.
- Experience with Inventory Management Systems and understanding of system functionality across business units (JDE, Scale, Scope, SAP, Red Prairie, TMS Systems, etc.)
What you’ll bring to KIND
- 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.
- Great at multi-tasking and prioritizing daily.
- You are entrepreneurial and pursue our mission with tireless passion and constant innovation.
Certain states and localities require employers to post a reasonable estimate of salary range. A reasonable estimate of the current base salary range for this position is $84,000.00 - $100,000.00. 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.
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What KIND offers
- 401(K) or RRSP’s with generous company match
- Flexible Paid Time Off. Choose what works best for you, including summer hours. Paid parental leave.
- Excellent health, dental & vision insurance, with options to fit you & your family’s needs
- Company paid disability and life insurance to provide income protection
- Your health is important! Our wellness strategy focuses on mental and physical wellbeing via programs like Employee Assistance Program, a wellness subsidy, healthy food options and gym facility in HQ.
- Casual office dress code– feel free to wear your KIND gear
- Stock up on your favorite KIND bars to share with your family & friends, through a quarterly voucher
- Training & tuition reimbursement program, because continuing to learn matters and we support your development
- A dynamic, ambitious, fun and KIND work environment
- Charitable Donation Matching: KIND matches your charitable donations up to $1000 annually through our donation matching portal.
EEO
At KIND, we are committed to an inclusive workplace where diversity in all its forms is championed. KIND 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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