Director of Quality

Are you a strategic leader with a passion for quality systems and processes, and get excited about the possibilities of your work? Do you thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment? Have you been looking for a mission-driven business where you can fulfill your personal and professional aspirations? Join The Synergy Company as our Director of Quality to help our team at our company headquarters in beautiful Moab, Utah.     

Discover the Difference We Make:

We share an enduring commitment to nourish and enhance your life experience by cultivating the innate potential within each of us and nurturing the health and well-being of our people, place, and planet. Founded in 1992, all our products are manufactured in our award-winning, certified organic facility in Moab, Utah. Because we make everything ourselves, we have a very personal, hands-on approach to everything we do. As a privately owned company and B-Corp, we take complete control of our manufacturing – giving us the independence to commit to and guarantee the highest possible quality standards and putting purpose on par with profits.  

How you'll thrive with us:  

We are on a mission to create the best employee experience. Surrounded by the red rock canyons and breathtaking La Sal mountains in Moab, Utah, our production facilities are the home to not just jobs but meaningful career paths for our employees. We emphasize inclusion, psychological safety, empowerment, quality and productivity, and continuous improvement.

The source of our Synergy is our amazing team of innovative and collaborative people who enjoy being part of a passionate and supportive team who share our vision for wellness. 

Pay and Benefits: 

We believe that everyone deserves to be well – in body, mind, and spirit, and we highly prioritize the well-being of our employees. The Director of Quality can expect to earn an annual salary of $136,024.00 to $195,874.00, depending on experience, and enjoy our full suite of benefits: 

•    Employer-paid medical and dental insurance and other insurance options, including vision, life, disability, and supplemental options. 

•    Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account options (HSA and FSA) 

•    Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) that starts accruing on your first day

•    Paid Wellness Time Off (WTO) to support your wellness needs

•    Paid Volunteer Time Off (VTO) 

•    Paid Holidays 

•    On-site childcare with employer subsidy

•    A 401k retirement plan with employer match

•    Flexible work schedule and work-from-home opportunities

•    A positive, team-oriented culture

•    Monthly stipend to enjoy our products 

The Vital Role You'll Have: 

As the Director of Quality, you will champion our mission by directing our quality systems and staff to ensure that our internal, regulatory, and legal standards are met. As a member of our Senior Management Team, you will provide strategic leadership and inspiration to guide quality systems and processes that support the manufacturing and sale of our exceptional supplements and the health of our customers, our planet, and our staff. Using your experience and knowledge of the nutraceutical and dietary supplement industry, you will organize and oversee the day-to-day work of all Quality teams and personnel, including inspection, sampling, internal laboratory testing, third-party laboratory testing, test interpretation and reporting, corrective action-preventive action (CAPA), hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP), failure mode and effect analysis (FMEA), master manufacturing records (MMRs), production batch records (BRs), sanitation/swab testing, import/export documentation compliance, finished good testing, organoleptic testing, co-manufacturing compliance, internal and external audits, all pre-requisite programs, environmental health & safety (EHS) programs, regulatory related activities included marketing claims and label reviews, product registrations, etc. You will lead the company in achieving and maintaining all applicable industry and government regulations and certifications, including FSA, USDA, FCC, bioterror, cGMP, organic, kosher, USDA Organic/SOE, and others.  This position oversees and is supported by and manages a team of quality professionals, including the supplier quality manager, regulatory affairs manager, quality assurance manager, internal laboratory and quality control, and Environmental Health & Safety and training specialists. 

What You Need: 

•    A Master’s degree or equivalent in a related technical field such as chemistry, microbiology, or food science. PhD candidates are encouraged to apply.  

•    Significant experience managing quality teams within the dietary supplement industry is required, preferably with organic, whole-food supplements. 

•    Knowledge of quality systems, pre-requisite programs, assessment techniques, service standards, and evaluation techniques is expected, including expert knowledge of 21 CFR Part 11, 111, 117, and 7 CFR 205 as it pertains to a dietary supplement manufacturing environment. 

•    Ability to use enterprise resource planning (ERP) information systems within the dietary supplement industry. 

•    Ability to utilize scientific thinking, statistics, and iterative problem-solving. 

•    Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles. 

•    Experience with leading teams and strong people management skills. 

Do you meet the qualifications listed above? Ready to become our new Director of Quality? If so, apply today! Our initial application process is quick, easy, and mobile-friendly. Don't miss this opportunity to join a growing company where you will be a crucial member of our senior management team, contributing to a positive workplace and supporting the quality team.  Apply now and make a difference at The Synergy Company!