Quality Analyst - Manager

About the Company

David creates tools to increase muscle and decrease fat. Our first product is a protein bar. David is a platform to develop high-protein, low-calorie, blood-sugar-friendly foods that are craveable. Led by CEO Peter Rahal, Cofounder and Former CEO of RXBAR, David is working to become the leading consumer food brand focused on high-protein foods in North America and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Qualify, onboard, audit, and approve ingredient suppliers, co-manufacturers, and 3PLs
• Manage supplier approval status, requalification cycles, and ongoing compliance
• Conduct domestic and international supplier audits and manage CAPAs
• Support or own food safety plans and prerequisite programs
• Manage ingredient-level traceability from raw materials through finished goods
• Review ingredients, formulations, and supplier documentation for regulatory compliance
• Review and approve labels, Nutrition Facts Panels (NFPs), ingredient statements, and claims
• Maintain and improve SOPs, specifications, and training materials
• Support or lead implementation and optimization of systems such as TraceGains

Requirements

• Background in Food Science, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Food Safety, or related field
• Experience in food, beverage, or CPG quality, regulatory, supplier quality, or food safety
• Working knowledge of food safety and regulatory frameworks (FDA, FSMA, GFSI, HACCP, Prop 65)
• Strong organizational skills with a high bar for documentation and follow-through
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced, scaling environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with supplier audits, CAPAs, and recall execution
• Familiarity with TraceGains or similar supplier management systems
• PCQI, HACCP, or GFSI experience
• Experience working directly with co-manufacturers, ingredient suppliers, and 3PLs
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed

Benefits

• Salary: $90 - $145K per year, inclusive of cash bonus
• Company equity opportunity
• 100% covered Health, Vision, Dental Insurance
• 401(k) with 4% match
• Covered gym expenses
• Substantial and required PTO