Sr. Quality Systems Manager

Overview

fairlife, LLC is a Chicago‑based nutrition company that creates great‑tasting, nutrition‑rich dairy products to nourish consumers. With over $3B in annual retail sales, fairlife’s portfolio includes lactose‑free, real dairy products such as fairlife® ultra‑filtered milk, Core Power® high protein shakes, and fairlife® nutrition plan™. A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca‑Cola Company, fairlife has been recognized by Fast Company and Nielsen for industry‑leading innovation.

The Sr. Quality Systems Manager is responsible for the development and implementation of the fairlife integrated management systems. The role develops the ISO certification program, maintains the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) certification program across all manufacturing sites, coordinates certification audits, and serves as the enterprise quality and food safety representative. The manager ensures compliance within existing programs and oversees the execution of plant expansion, new equipment installation/upgrade, and new process implementation in accordance with food safety corporate standards, HACCP/FSMA principles, and all federal, state and local regulations.

• Integrated Management Systems (IMS):
  Lead the development, standardization, and integration of approved quality and food safety management systems across all fairlife manufacturing and future operation sites.
• Quality Governance & Document Control:
  Own enterprise quality governance and the QMS document control program, ensuring standardization of controlled documents, policy authoring and updates, and archival of obsolete documentation.
• Certification Leadership:
  Serve as the primary liaison with certification bodies and lead the attainment and maintenance of required certifications, including GFSI, ISO, Kosher, and Halal.
• Audit & Management Review Programs:
  Provide strategic leadership for enterprise audit programs, including development, standardization, scheduling, and integration of internal audits and management reviews.
• Corrective & Preventive Actions (CAPA):
  Lead quality escalation and continuous improvement activities, including deviation management, root cause analysis, CAPA implementation, and certification‑related CAPA closure.
• Risk Management:
  
  Assess quality and supply chain risks, identify potential disruptions or compliance gaps, and develop mitigation strategies.
• Training &
  
  Competency:
  
  Establish competency requirements and provide training and technical support to ensure consistent execution of quality systems across all sites.
• Safety & Sustainability:
  Support and advance organizational commitments to safety, regulatory compliance, and sustainable practices.

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or a closely related field.
• At least 8 years of experience in food manufacturing and quality assurance.
• Certified or actively working to achieve certification in HACCP, PCQI, Lead Auditor, and Better Process Control School.
• Strong working knowledge of quality assurance and food safety principles.
• Experience developing policy standards and implementing HACCP, GFSI (FSSC 22000), and Integrated Management Systems (ISO).
• Strong auditing, assessment, and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of KORE (Coca‑Cola Requirements) and ability to interact effectively with third‑party and internal auditors.
• Ability to influence management and enable employee teams.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong computer and document management skills.

• 40–45 hours as needed.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

• Perform all duties necessary to meet company, customer, and government requirements/standards as prioritized by the company.
• Initiate action to prevent the occurrence of nonconformities relating to food safety and quality.
• Identify and record any problems related to food safety and quality of ingredients, processes, and systems.
• In absence, another employee with the same skill level will assume duties as required.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage effective day one.
• Supplemental health plans (hospital indemnity, accident,…