OLIPOP PBC is hiring a
Quality Specialist

Summary

The job is for a Quality Specialist at OLIPOP, a health-focused beverage start-up. The role involves managing relationships with third-party partners, ensuring quality standards, and maintaining document control systems. The position requires 3-5 years of Quality Assurance & Quality Control experience in food & beverage manufacturing, proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets, good organizational skills, and strong attention to detail.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of Quality Assurance & Quality Control experience in food & beverage manufacturing. Beverage experience preferred
• Experience developing and implementing document control processes
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets are required, and prior experience with Google Workspace preferred
• Good organizational skills and ability to handle complex situations involving multiple SKU’s, channels, and distribution models
• Transparent, open/honest communicator - a great listener who can work independently while keeping other team members informed
• Strong attention to detail and deadline oriented with the ability to organize assignments, set priorities, and carry out plans

Responsibilities

• Manage copacker corrective action program
• Interact effectively with all copacking partners
• Onsite presence to observe production in real time
• Attend weekly copacker meetings
• Monitor copacker performance as it aligns with Supply Chain KPIs
• Interact effectively with all warehouse partners
• Coordinate with OLIPOP 3PL’s and the Supply Chain team to manage the positive release program for all OLIPOP products
• Quarterly visits or on an as needed basis to warehouses
• Interact effectively with all suppliers
• Monitor production from a quality perspective
• Attend first production or qualification trials
• Quarterly visits or on an as needed basis to suppliers