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Quality Manager, External Manufacturing

KIND Snacks
$100,000.00 - $130,000.00
life insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Sep 19, 2025
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 Quality Manager role leads external manufacturing quality initiatives to ensure the ongoing production of high quality and safe food products within the external manufacturing network. This role ensures the implementation of all applicable KIND Quality and Food Safety Standards. In addition, it supports qualification, product start up, performance management, and process improvement initiatives at KIND external manufacturing locations. The incumbent will use food science, engineering knowledge, quality management, project management and quality skills to identify opportunities to improve consumer satisfaction, optimize processes and establish measures of quality conformance. How you'll do it The Quality Manager role leads external manufacturing quality initiatives to ensure the ongoing production of high quality and safe food products within the external manufacturing network. This role ensures the implementation of all applicable KIND Quality and Food Safety Standards. In addition, it supports qualification, product start up, performance management, and process improvement initiatives at KIND external manufacturing locations. The incumbent will use food science, engineering knowledge, quality management, project management and quality skills to identify opportunities to improve consumer satisfaction, optimize processes and establish measures of quality conformance. You have... A BS degree in Chemistry, Food Science, Engineering or related technical field required A minimum of 3 years of experience in a technical area such as Quality & Food Safety, R&D product development, laboratory management quality systems, or food process engineering Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently and as a member of a team Experienced auditor with accreditation in GFSI Quality systems such as SQF, BRC, FSSC 22000, ISO9000 Ability to travel ~40% of the time Preferred Qualifications Advanced MS degree in Chemistry, Food Science, Engineering or related technical field 7+ years of Quality experience in a Food manufacturing facility ASQ certification Advanced understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs), HACCP, Sensory, Microbiology, Regulatory and Food Law guidelines What you'll bring to KIND Product Quality Custodian You are building collaborative relationships and driving for results You are entrepreneurial and pursue our mission with tireless passion and constant innovation. Genuine in your desire to help make the world a kinder place, committing to always spreading and celebrating kindness. 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 $100,000.00 - $130,000.00. 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. #LI-Hybrid 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. 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