Quality Systems Manager - Sprouts Brand
Sprouts Farmers Market
- Phoenix, AZ
- Permanent
- Full-time
Overview of Responsibilities
- Lead execution of SB sensory and quality assessment program
- Deliver and maintain consistent product quality within brand promise by being an active unbiased participant in the sensory phases of product development, being part of the team approving reformulations, packaging, sourcing and specification changes.
- Deliver day-to-day communication, support, and action-orientated reports following quality and sensory assessments.
- Intake and prioritize unplanned Quality/Sensory projects from merchandising and SB CSM team
- Monitor, maintain and optimize execution of cloud-based sensory software. Make appropriate recommendations based on analysis.
- Subject Matter Expert (SME) for SB quality management process and regulatory compliance
- Ensure all SB items (on shelf and in development) are in compliance with Sprouts Ingredients requirements and other standards e.g. sustainability, nutritional requirements.
- Maintenance of Sprouts Ingredient Standards list
- Keep up to date with key labeling regulations related to SB items.
- Ensure that ingredients and nutritional statements on production art files, printed material and web-based data are 100% accurate and comply with FDA and USDA labeling regulations.
- Communicate and consult with category teams, Legal, product developers, and vendors on any specific packaging & labeling inconsistencies in order to identify and implement actions which will enhance a product’s quality & compliance.
- Create SOPs to ensure SB items meet regulatory and company requirements.
- Review and approve proposed label claims and evidence are regulatory compliant and scientifically supportable, including evaluation of risk when needed.
- Verify claim substantiation documents are updated and appropriately documented.
- Keep abreast of the current and proposed regulations.
- Research and communicate with internal stakeholders on packaging & labeling requirements for new product types, benchmarking against similar products in our industry.
Qualifications
- Preferred Bachelor Degree or related experience in Nutrition, Food Science, or related discipline with a minimum of three (3) years of Food labeling, Quality, R&D experience, or regulatory compliance preferred
- Product knowledge of grocery industry
- Requires good organizational and planning skills
- Ability to preserve confidentiality of information, communicate with all levels of management and work within strict time frames and resolute deadlines
- Thorough understanding Microsoft Office suite
- Some travel may be required
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Ability to collaborate and work effectively with multiple stakeholders
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills
- Detail orientated
- Must be fluent in oral and written English and be able to report and understand scientific data.
- Must be able to read and interpret USDA and FDA regulations concerning labeling and nutrition
- Excellent/proven analytical and reasoning skills
- Must be able to conduct statistical analyses of data and identify trends
- Competitive pay
- Sick time plan that you can use to support you or your immediate families health
- Vacation accrual plan
- Opportunities for career growth
- 15% discount for you and one other family member in your household on all purchases made at Sprouts
- Flexible schedules
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(K) Retirement savings plan with a generous company match
- Company paid life insurance
- Contests and appreciation events throughout the year full of prizes, food and fun!
- Bonus based on company and/or individual performance
- Affordable benefit coverage, including medical, dental and vision
- Health Savings Account with company match
- Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
- Company paid short-term disability coverage
- Paid parental leave for both mothers and fathers
- Paid holidays
Why SproutsGrow with us!If you have a passion for inspiring people and a flair for fresh food, consider applying for a job at Sprouts! With a focus on customer service, our neighborhood grocery stores offer high-quality, farm fresh produce, natural meats, plenty of scoop-your-own bulk goods and much more in a fun, friendly, old-fashioned farmer’s market setting. Come grow your career in healthy living with a fast-paced, rapidly growing company and teams that pride themselves on empowering others along their journey.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Sprouts’ management reserves the right to amend and change duties, responsibilities, and requirements to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.Sprouts will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance.California Residents: We collect information in accordance with California law, please see for more information.