We are seeking an SQA Manager (External Manufacturing & Warehouse/Logistics) North America to join our team. This role will ensure food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance across external manufacturing partners, warehouses, and logistics providers supporting Oatly products in North America.
Responsibilities:
- Manage supplier quality and food safety for external manufacturing partners, warehouses, and logistics providers
- Approve and manage external manufacturing, warehouse, and logistics partners from a quality and food safety perspective
- Ensure supplier compliance with Oatly standards, GFSI schemes, and regulatory requirements
- Conduct supplier risk assessments, including HACCP and food safety plan reviews
- Own supplier audits, deviation management, and CAPA follow-up
- Drive supplier performance through KPIs and supplier development plans
- Support product traceability and planned traceability tests for all Co-Manufacturers
- Provide backup support to the Release Manager to secure the release of externally produced products
- Lead food safety and quality investigations related to external manufacturing, warehouse, and logistics partners
- Coordinate root cause analysis and corrective actions with suppliers
- Support deviations, complaints, and regulatory investigations
- Provide risk-based recommendations during supply disruptions
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or related field
- HACCP certification and FSMA PCQI certification required
- 5+ years of experience in food safety and quality roles within the food industry
- Experience with supplier quality management and auditing
- Strong knowledge of food safety systems, regulations, and GFSI standards (BRCGS, SQF, FSSC 22000)
- Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., D365) and product lifecycle management tools
- Strong analytical, structured, and risk-based problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Benefits:
- Flexible vacation policy
- Great benefits package, including pet insurance
- Paid volunteer days off
- Free oat milk
- Collaborative and supportive team environment
Salary: $115,000 per year (good faith estimate)
