Quality Assurance Specialist

Our Company
Congo Brands is at the epicenter of where consumer demand meets product development. Through brand partnerships with lead influencers, we are afforded an inside look at what consumers truly desire. Congo Brands is a health and wellness brand that sells supplements, fitness snacks, hydration drinks, energy drinks, and more through e-commerce and retail partnerships. Congo Brands houses some of the world’s most noted brands including Alani Nu, Prime Hydration, and 3D Energy. Congo Brands is on pace to become one of the world’s most noted consumer product companies, with revenue growth increasing exponentially year over year. Congo Brand’s goal is to be the go-to ‘Better for You Brand’ for everything from ready-to- drink beverages, snacks, supplements and more.
The Role:
The Quality Assurance Specialist will support and facilitate our growth in the Beverage, Nutrition, and Personal Care sectors. In this role, you will leverage your expertise to oversee the quality assurance program of our warehousing and inventory processes.
Key Responsibilities:
Maintain QA retain program
Manage the shipments of standard sensory samples to co-packers
Ensure full quality compliance with external 3PL locations
Complete weekly and monthly warehouse internal audits
Actively participate in meetings with internal development teams, third party contract manufacturers.
Provide additional support for certification programs.
Provide support for warehouse cGMP compliance.
Maintenance of quality and safety standards for all products and collaborate with cross-functional resources (Operations, Product Development, etc.) to implement and maintain best practices.
Ensure appropriate actions based on the risk assessment and overall risks are taken.
Aid in executing sampling and testing plans for raw materials and finished products to ensure design conformance and safety.
Ensure full regulatory compliance, including 21 CFR Part 111 and Part 117.
Edit and train fellow employees to quality documents, standard operating procedures, and quality forms.
Implement, and maintain quality, safety, and efficacy standards for all products.
Support QA program for FDA audit readiness.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree with a focus in Food Science, Food Production, Microbiology or Quality Control
1+ years of experience in the responsibility of food and supplement quality role.
1+ years of Project Management experience at a CPG company or other related industry like Food and beverage, Wine and Spirits, Dairy, Food Production, etc.
Knowledge of cGMP, regulatory affairs, business processes (stage gates), consumer complaints, GMP warehouse standards, and quality documentation.
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
Demonstrated strength in inspiring a team-oriented collaborative environment.
Has a demonstrated passion that aligns with the core values of Congo Brands
Experience with NetSuite is a plus.
 
Benefits:
Competitive Salary
Health/Vision/Dental Benefits
15 days of PTO + 8 paid holidays
6 weeks paid parental leave
401K plan with employer match
Monthly cell phone stipend
 
AND SO MUCH MORE!
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Congo Brands, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other classification protected by Federal, state, or local law.