RXBAR: We manufacture, market and distribute whole food protein bars. While the protein bar market is crowded, RXBARs are the cleanest protein bar available and our branding stands out. A unique, “No B.S” value proposition in a rapidly growing health food market has our company positioned for growth. 

Raw Material Quality Specialist: RXBAR is one of the fastest growing natural brands in the country and this explosive growth requires more of a need than ever to ensure the safety and quality of our company. We are looking for someone to join our team as a Raw Material Quality Specialist. This person will report into the Director of Quality.

The ideal candidate has passion for food, quality, and is looking to be part of an exciting, fast-paced, innovative company. This person must be a quick learner, seek excellence, have an analytical mind that embraces data, strong critical thinking skills and think creatively.

General Functions + Responsibilities:

Maintaining supplier documents-

• Responsible for accurate and complete supplier documentation
• Lead supplier communication for technical/quality activities
• Qualify potential new suppliers’ documentation
• Maintain supplier approval and risk ranking

Lead supplier non-conformance follow up-

• Provide remote and on-site follow ups on non-conformances with suppliers
• Assist with supplier specification management
• Make recommendations regarding raw materials and suppliers to management based on observations, documents, and sound judgement
• Develop and maintain working relationships with suppliers
• Provide input into the development and ongoing updates to the Food Safety & Quality Standards
• Support the supplier risk matrix development

Agricultural support-

• Support agricultural issues by addressing quality concerns prior to ingredient shipment through close supplier interaction, sampling, or testing

Skills & Qualifications:

• Positive attitude, a thirst for knowledge, and an excitement for growing our business
• Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Engineering or similar related field
• 1-3 years working in food safety and/or quality for a food manufacturer and/or consumer packaged goods (CPG) company
• Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills
• Strong communication (verbal and written) skills
• Excellent organizational skills and high attention to detail
• Technical understanding of/and passion for food, quality, process, and procedures
• Emotionally intelligent and strong critical thinking skills
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment, effectively manage workload to meet deadlines, while ensuring a high standard of quality
• Evidence of ‘Customer First’ values and behaviors
• Desire to excel and grow with the organization
• Creative problem solving abilities
• Highly adaptable and resourceful

Total Rewards Package: Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, 401K plan with Company match, cell phone & fitness membership reimbursement, subsidized commuter benefits, bike & helmet, unlimited RXBARs, RXBAR gear and invaluable experience growing a company.