Description

At PURIS, we're dedicated to cultivating a better food system and making a positive impact. How do we do it? By transforming high-quality, USA-made ingredients into essential components for a wide range of everyday products. From cereals and snacks to protein beverages and beyond, our ingredients are powering a healthier future. This is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to be part of a growing food industry. You'll work with state-of-the-art engineering and work together with your peers to build a better food future.

At our Dawson, MN facility, you're at the heart of it all. As the largest pea protein plant in North America, this facility is the backbone of our operations. Here, we take raw materials and transform them into the vital ingredients that end up in countless food products, from those in our kitchens to shelves across the country. If you're someone who loves to solve problems on the fly and has a keen eye for detail, you'll thrive here. Most importantly, your commitment to safety ensures that every team member goes home healthy and safe at the end of each day. We're proud to share that PURIS was awarded Manufacturer of the Year in 2024 by Twin Cities Business Journal, a testament to the hard work and dedication of our teams!

The FSQR Operations Lead at PURIS is central to our mission of transforming the global food system through innovation in plant-based nutrition. In aligning with our purpose of "Safe People, Safe Food, Safe Planet," this role ensures that all our products, grains, proteins, starch, fiber and co-manufacturers, adhere to the highest standards of non-GMO, organic, vegan, and allergen-free quality. This position embodies the essence of PURIS's commitment to providing a safe, secure, and sustainable food supply, made in the USA, and grounded in over 30 years of non-GMO natural breeding. By ensuring consistent implementation of FSQR protocols across production operations that support compliance and continuous improvement this role contributes significantly to our aspiration of a Plant Strong Planet.

Pay Rate/Range: $53,232 - $66,541

Pay Frequency: Biweekly

Bonus Eligible: Yes

Work Location: Dawson, Minnesota

Travel: Minimal (<10%)

The compensation for this role will be based on qualifications, experience, market data, and internal equity. Actual pay may vary due to factors such as location, skills, education, and performance. Pay is determined transparently, using market benchmarks and ensuring internal equity.

Key Responsibilities

Product Test Evaluation and Coordination: Evaluate test results against acceptance criteria. Maintain comprehensive logs and electronic files of all test outcomes.
Product Release Management: Verify product compliance to FSQR standards and manage the release of product within published product release timelines.
COA Generation: Generate certificates of analysis for finished products, aligning with customer requirements and FSQR standards.
Incident Management: Investigate OOS product results and support root cause.
Compliance and Inspections: Conduct internal audits of QMS and internal manufacturing, and warehouse sites for FSQR, SQF/GFSI, Organic and customer compliance using quality approval criteria. Perform site inspections as necessary, communicate findings and support process optimization development around any nonconformities.
Documentation and Records Maintenance: Prioritize customer specification requests. Organize and maintain essential documents and records, including keeping current records for internal manufacturing sites, and supplier quality information.
Cross-functional Collaboration: Engage with quality, engineering, operations, sales and warehouse teams to address quality concerns, manage product allocation, and drive FSQR process optimization across all product lines.
Food Safety Team Development: Be a member of the DW Food Safety Team and gain knowledge around critical Food Safety Systems.

Specific Measures of Success

1. Timely product release and COA generation within predetermined time guidelines to ensure OTIF product shipments.

2. Successful execution of internal audits to identify and implement FSQR system optimization.

3. Ensure compliance with Food Safety, Quality and Regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Experience/Qualification

Internal Auditor certification – or able to obtain within 90 days

HACCP/PCQI certification – or able to obtain within 90 days

Benefits:

At PURIS, we’re proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you both personally and professionally. Benefits are effective the first of the month following your hire date. You’ll have access to medical plan options with competitive premiums, along with dental and vision coverage. All Team Members also receive free virtual health care and virtual counseling services. PURIS provides life insurance and short-term disability coverage at no cost to you. To support your long-term financial well-being, PURIS offers a 401(k) plan with a company contribution of 3.5% when you contribute up to 6%. You’ll also enjoy a healthy work-life balance with 80 hours of PTO accrued annually, eight paid holidays, and access to a variety of additional free resources. Join PURIS and experience benefits designed to support your well-being—today and into the future.

Why Work with Us?

Career Growth: PURIS offers a dynamic work environment where you can develop your skills and advance your career. We are committed to nurturing talent and providing ample opportunities for professional development and growth within the company.

Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a range of benefits designed to support your well-being and work-life balance, including on-demand pay, and telehealth services.

Innovative Environment: You'll have the opportunity to work with state-of-the-art engineering and cutting-edge technology. Our dedication to innovation means you'll be part of a forward-thinking team constantly pushing the boundaries of the plant-based food industry.

Strong Values: We uphold integrity and a global vision for the future. Our company culture is built on collaboration, excellence, and a shared commitment to our mission of creating a better food system. This commitment extends to fostering a workplace where safety is paramount in every operation.

Commitment to Sustainability: At PURIS, we are deeply dedicated to creating a sustainable future. Our manufacturing processes are designed to minimize environmental impact and promote regenerative agriculture. By joining our team, you'll contribute to a company that values sustainability and is committed to making a positive impact on the planet.

Join Our Team:

To apply for the role, visit www.puris.com/careers. PURIS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are welcome, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The hiring process includes successfully completing a background check, and drug screen. We E-verify all new hires.

No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted