QFS Co-Manufacturing and 3PL Manager

QFS Co-Manufacturing and 3PL Manager LocationBroomfield, Colorado|Hybrid Compensation & Schedule • Competitive (range available on request) • Exempt position • Full-time W2 • Hybrid schedule with 3 onsite days per week • Travel requirement: 25-50% at times Role Impact The 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 partners Minimum 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 partners Core 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 auditing Preferred 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 issues Additional Requirements • Travel up to 50% based on business needs • Pre-employment screening may be required We are an equal opportunity employer and provide reasonable accommodations upon request. #INDMSP