Quality Analyst - Manager (Multiple Positions) at David Protein

Description

Company:
David creates tools to increase muscle and decrease fat. Our first product is a protein bar. More broadly, David is a platform to develop high-protein, low-calorie, blood-sugar-friendly foods that are craveable.

This is a rare opportunity to join a breakout food brand at a pivotal stage of growth. Led by CEO Peter Rahal, Cofounder and Former CEO of RXBAR, David is working to become the leading consumer food brand focused on high-protein foods in North America and beyond.

The Opportunity:

We are always looking to connect with talented Quality, Regulatory, and Food Safety professionals across levels - from early-career Analysts to experienced Managers - who are excited to help build and scale best-in-class quality and compliance systems.

These roles sit at the intersection of supplier quality, regulatory compliance, food safety programs, traceability, and operational execution. You’ll work closely with R&D, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Operations to ensure David’s products meet internal standards and global regulatory requirements as the business grows.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Depending on level and experience, responsibilities may include:

Supplier Quality & Management

• Qualify, onboard, audit, and approve ingredient suppliers, co-manufacturers, and 3PLs
• Manage supplier approval status, requalification cycles, and ongoing compliance
• Conduct domestic and international supplier audits and manage CAPAs
• Own or support supplier scorecards, performance metrics, and non-conformance management

Food Safety, Traceability & Recall

• Support or own food safety plans and prerequisite programs
• Manage ingredient-level traceability from raw materials through finished goods
• Support or lead mock recalls and real recall events
• Ensure audit-ready documentation across suppliers, co-manufacturers, and warehouses

Regulatory Compliance & Labeling

• Review ingredients, formulations, and supplier documentation for regulatory compliance
• Prepare and maintain regulatory documentation (FDA, FSMA, GFSI, Prop 65, international requirements)
• Review and approve labels, Nutrition Facts Panels (NFPs), ingredient statements, and claims
• Support regulatory requirements for new product launches and product changes

Systems & Documentation

• Maintain and improve SOPs, specifications, and training materials
• Manage supplier documentation, COAs, and specifications
  Support or lead implementation and optimization of systems such as TraceGains
• Improve data integrity, visibility, and reporting across quality and supply chain systems

Requirements

Required:

• Background in Food Science, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Food Safety, or related field

• Experience in food, beverage, or CPG quality, regulatory, supplier quality, or food safety
• Working knowledge of food safety and regulatory frameworks (FDA, FSMA, GFSI, HACCP, Prop 65)
• Strong organizational skills with a high bar for documentation and follow-through
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced, scaling environment

Preferred:

• Experience with supplier audits, CAPAs, and recall execution
• Familiarity with TraceGains or similar supplier management systems
• PCQI, HACCP, or GFSI experience
  Experience working directly with co-manufacturers, ingredient suppliers, and 3PLs
  Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed

Benefits

• This is a full-time, in-office role based in New York City. We work onsite five days a week — when the culture fits, it is fun to be in the office together. 
• Salary: $90 - $145K per year, inclusive of cash bonus based on attainment of company targets. 
• Company equity opportunity on top of cash compensation.
• 100% covered Health, Vision, Dental Insurance.
• 401(k) with 4% match.
• Additional perks, such as covered gym expenses
• Substantial and required PTO.
• This role requires travel for domestic and international supplier audits