Quality Improvement Specialist

Joyride is on the road to becoming the #1 candy brand in the market — and we need a Quality Improvement Specialist who thrives on solving problems, raising standards, and making great candy even better. This is a remote position, but you must reside in California or Wisconsin.

JOYRIDE

JOYRIDE is a better-for-you candy brand dedicated to delivering moments of joy through delicious, flavor-packed candy chock-full of feel-good ingredients. With less sugar than the leading brands, no artificial colors, sweeteners, or preservatives, and over one million followers on social media (@joyridesweets), JOYRIDE is rapidly growing and redefining what better-for-you candy tastes, looks, and feels like.

What You Will Do

You will be responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring quality control processes and continuous improvement initiatives throughout our food production cycle. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure all products meet the highest safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

Love to be on the move? This role involves up to 75% travel, giving you the chance to stay close to our manufacturing partners. We welcome applicants from anywhere in the U.S., and we’d be especially excited to connect with candidates based in Central California or Southern Wisconsin.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain quality control procedures aligned with industry standards and regulatory needs.
• Experience translating laboratory-benchtop formulations into commercially viable products in a large-scale manufacturing facility.
• Proficiency with analytical testing equipment.
• Analyze data to identify improvement areas and lead root cause analysis for issues and complaints, implementing corrective actions. Collaborate with other teams to drive initiatives.
• Maintain records of assessments and actions. Prepare quality reports for management.
• Develop, manage, and maintain documentation systems for food quality assurance and compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Operations, R&D, Co-Manufacturing Partners) to support documentation needs for product testing and trialing.
• Track and manage corrective actions and preventive measures (CAPA) documentation in relation to quality complaints.
• Assist in the development of documentation for food quality programs.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives related to food quality systems.
• Assist with project workflow for quality projects
• Assist with managing co-man quality improvement projects

Who You Are

The ideal candidate has a meticulous eye for detail, strong analytical skills, an understanding of ingredient functionality and a commitment to excellence in the food industry.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years in food manufacturing R&D or QA/QC.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• An understanding of how ingredients interact chemically and physically during processing and storage.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with relevant software.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to travel up to 75% of the time
• Reside in California or Wisconsin

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
• Comprehensive health and vision insurance
• Remote work environment
• PTO
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth