QFS Co-Manufacturing and 3PL Manager

QFS Co-Manufacturing and 3PL ManagerLocation Broomfield, Colorado | HybridCompensation & Schedule• Competitive (range available on request)• Exempt position• Full-time W2• Hybrid schedule with 3 onsite days per week• Travel requirement: 25-50% at timesRole ImpactThe QFS Co-Manufacturing and 3PL Manager leads Quality and Food Safety oversight across external manufacturing and third-party logistics partners. This role ensures products are produced, stored, and distributed in compliance with regulatory, customer, and internal quality standards. The position partners closely with cross-functional teams to support new product launches, supplier performance, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement initiatives across the co-manufacturing network.Key Responsibilities• Quality & Food Safety oversight for assigned co-manufacturing and third-party logistics partners• Supplier and warehouse audits for new production and distribution locations• Corrective action management for quality, regulatory, and food safety issues• Root cause investigations and continuous improvement initiatives across external partners• Cross-functional collaboration with Procurement, R&D, Planning, Logistics, Regulatory, Sustainability, EHS, and Project Management teams• Regulatory compliance management across co-manufacturing network• Documentation review, creation, and maintenance for Quality & Food Safety programs• Performance feedback and relationship management with external manufacturing and warehouse partnersMinimum Qualifications• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Science, or related field• 5-7 years of experience in food manufacturing, ingredients, quality, or production environments• QA Manager or Quality Engineer experience within a food manufacturing facility• Experience managing external suppliers or co-manufacturing partnersCore Tech Environment• CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Action) systems• Co-manufacturing operations• Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) programs• Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS)• GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)• HACCP principles• Manufacturing equipment and processing systems• Regulatory compliance programs• Root cause analysis methodologies• Supplier quality auditingPreferred Skills• Experience auditing suppliers and driving corrective action implementation• Knowledge of food safety regulations and certifying agency requirements• Experience resolving operational and financial supplier-related issuesAdditional Requirements• Travel up to 50% based on business needs• Pre-employment screening may be requiredWe are an equal opportunity employer and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.#INDMSP