Quality Program Manager - Remote

Overview

At Yerba Madre, we’re building more than beverages—we’re building a movement rooted in community, sustainability, and connection. As Quality Program Manager, you’ll play a vital role in safeguarding the integrity of our food safety and quality programs, while championing collaboration and innovation across the teams that bring our products to life. This role blends regulatory excellence with values-driven leadership, with opportunities to make a lasting impact across our supply chain, product development, and consumer trust.

In Short

• Lead and caretake Yerba Madre’s food safety and quality programs—from ingredients and packaging to production and distribution—with a mindset of continuous improvement and integrity.
• Ensure we remain fully compliant with FSMA regulations, including Preventive Controls, cGMPs, HARPC/HACCP, allergen and sanitation programs, and third-party audits.
• Maintain alignment with Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) requirements, particularly as we continue to grow our global sourcing partnerships.
• Be a strategic voice on the cross-functional New Product Development (NPD) team—ensuring food safety and regulatory standards are built into every step from concept to commercialization.
• Review and approve new ingredients and packaging materials in partnership with R&D and supply chain, ensuring all specifications meet internal and external standards.
• Serve as a trusted internal resource and subject matter expert on food safety trends, regulations, and certifications.
• Strengthen and maintain documentation systems (such as TraceGains) to ensure transparency, accuracy, and compliance across our supplier and product files.
• Develop and lead meaningful supplier and co-packer audit programs that reflect our values and commitment to quality partnerships.
• Contribute to mock recalls and traceability efforts—playing a key role in building systems that protect both our consumers and our brand.
• Partner across teams to identify and implement improvements that balance compliance, efficiency, and long-term growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Nutritional Science, or related field.
• 5+ years of hands-on quality assurance experience in the food industry; experience with organic or natural products a plus.
• PCQI certification required; FSVP training strongly preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of FSMA, HACCP, and food microbiology best practices.
• Familiarity with TraceGains, Smartsheet, and ERP systems is highly desirable.
• Fluent written and verbal communication skills; bilingual in Spanish and/or Portuguese is a plus.
• Experience working with co-packers, ingredient vendors, and cross-functional teams including R&D and Operations.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $80,000 - $100,000 USD/year.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Employee life and disability benefits.
• Mental health benefits and paid medical leave.
• Paid company holidays and paid time off.
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement.