Product Manager, Quality Assurance (Food Scientist)
Core
Managing food categories to ensure compliance with QA standards, specifications, and food safety across the supply chain and restaurant operations.
Role type
Product Manager, Quality Assurance (Food Scientist)
Builds
New and existing food products for Applebee's, IHOP, and Fuzzy's Taco Shop
Domain
Casual Dining / Food Manufacturing / Food Safety
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Food science knowledge, HACCP/GFSI/USDA regulations expertise, specification development, product testing, troubleshooting, supplier management, audit execution, sensory testing, project management
Preferred skills
Protein category experience (Pork preferred), scientific/lab equipment proficiency, ability to lift heavy objects, tolerance for extreme temperatures
Technologies
Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint), scientific/lab equipment
Responsibilities
Manage supplier and product approval, develop and approve new products, conduct product showings and sensory testing, investigate quality complaints, perform supplier audits, provide technical support to cross-functional teams
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC