Phusion Projects ยท 1 day ago
Quality and Audit Analyst
Phusion Projects is a global alcoholic beverage company with a diverse portfolio of brands. The Quality and Audit Analyst will ensure consistent product quality, food safety, and regulatory compliance across third-party co-manufacturers and supply chain partners, working cross-functionally to support risk mitigation and continuous improvement efforts.
Responsibilities
Enforce product standards, raw material and packaging specifications, process standards, and formula compliance
Verify that all released products meet safety, compliance, and regulatory requirements (TTB, FDA, GMP, etc.)
Review and approve Certificates of Analysis (COAs) for raw materials
Conduct and review GMP audits, supplier audits, and internal process audits to identify improvement opportunities and prevent non-conformances
Support and document mock recalls, aged-finished goods testing, and shelf-life extension testing
Qualify third-party suppliers and co-packers for raw materials, packaging, and finished goods production
Manage supplier and co-packer Corrective Action and Preventative Action (CAPA) programs
Collaborate with supply chain partners and distributors to investigate quality issues and develop corrective actions
Collect and send out material and product samples for analytical, sensory, and micro testing to ensure quality control
Maintain and organize the product retain library for active SKUs packaging and finished goods
Develop and implement proactive quality strategies and programs to enhance compliance with GMP and other regulatory requirements
Review and update Formula Data Sheets and product specifications
Support internal reporting for leadership and cross-functional teams with clear data-driven insights
Support the sourcing, development and implementation of quality management processes and systems
Partner with product development and supply chain to support product development, launches, scale-ups, and reformulations
Provide input on quality requirements during product development and commercialization
Qualification
Required
3-5 years of quality systems experience in the food or beverage space required
Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering or related field required
Knowledge and experience with relevant GMP, HACCP and GFSI Standards such as SQF or BRC
Experience managing supplier and co-packer quality programs
Sensory Test Administrating experience
Laboratory Analytical testing experience
Strong experience with Microsoft Office Suite
Preferred
PCQI Training and Certification is a plus
Quality management software and data reporting tools preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Accident & disability
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Commuter & transit
Paid holidays
Paid time off
401(k)
Company
Phusion Projects
A multi-brand alcoholic beverage company based in chicago.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
2025-04-01
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