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Sr. Manager, Quality Technology Advancement

fairlife LLC
$125,000-$145,000 USD
United States, Illinois, Chicago
1001 West Adams Street (Show on map)
Jan 27, 2026
fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish consumers. With over $3B in annual retail sales, fairlife's portfolio of delicious, lactose-free, real dairy products includes: fairlife ultra-filtered milk; Core Power High Protein Shakes, a sports nutrition drink to support post-workout recovery; fairlife nutrition plan, a nutrition shake to support the journey to better health. A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola company, fairlife, LLC has been recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen for its industry leading innovation. To learn more about fairlife and its complete line of products, please visit fairlife.com. job purpose: The purpose of this role is to lead the quality related validation activities for new low acid/ESL manufacturing lines, extended runs for existing lines and technology advancement for analytical capabilities across all manufacturing locations. Also, to implement novel, efficient, and effective technologies to reduce finished product release time in collaboration with operations quality and manufacturing teams. responsibilities: Lead validation activities for new manufacturing lines across ESL and Aseptic platforms, ensuring compliance with internal standards and state/FDA regulatory requirements. Manage the process for obtaining state and FDA approvals for new products and facilities. Oversee the design, setup, and operational readiness of laboratory spaces for analytical testing. Lead and collaborate with operations quality and manufacturing teams towards extended runs initiatives to ensure internal, state and FDA compliance and certifications. Develop and implement strategies for expanding analytical capabilities, including instrumentation, methods, and data systems. Implement novel, efficient, and effective technologies to reduce finished product release time in collaboration with operations quality and manufacturing teams. Collaborate cross-functionally with Quality, R&D, Regulatory, and Operations teams to ensure seamless execution of validation and analytical initiatives. skills/qualifications required: Bachelor's degree in Dairy, Microbiology, Food Science or a related discipline required, with a strong working knowledge of the science of low acid aseptic products. Master's or PhD preferred. 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in quality field within a LAA manufacturing platforms Proven track record of leading successful line validations across ESL and LAA platforms Excellent knowledge of LAA processing and filling equipment Strong attention to detail and analytical skills Able to demonstrate an entrepreneurial approach to innovation leadership to thrive in fast paced, entrepreneurial environment Demonstrated excellence in relationship building, communication and presentation working conditions and physical requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds Frequent travel to manufacturing sites food safety requirements: Notify supervision of any repairs or adjustments that are required that may affect product quality or food safety. Understand, observe, and comply with the handling and usage of the color-coded container policy while in the Production Areas. Perform all duties necessary to meet Company, Customer and/or Government requirements/standards as prioritized by the Company. Ability to initiate action to prevent the occurrence of nonconformities relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the product, processes, quality system, or safety system. Identify and record any problems relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the ingredients, processes, quality system, or safety system. Control further processing or delivery of nonconforming product in terms of Food Safety and Quality issues until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected. In the event of absence, another employee with the same skill level will assume the duties and responsibilities as required. position location: Chicago, IL, Coopersville, MI or Webster, NY reports to: Sr. Director, Quality Systems and Technology Advancement travel requirements: 25%-50% Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered. Base pay range: $125,000 — $145,000 USD fairlife, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis ofrace, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. All qualified applicants and employees will be given equal opportunity. Selection decisions are based on job-related factors. In addition to its nondiscrimination commitment, the Company will also provide reasonable accommodation of qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the Company. If you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please emailcareers@fairlife.com. For Recruitment Agencies* At fairlife, we manage the majority of our hiring internally through our dedicated Talent Acquisition team, which is actively engaged in direct candidate sourcing. Most of our roles are filled through applications submitted via our careers site or through direct outreach by our team. As our recruitment is primarily handled in-house, we work only occasionally with external agencies, and only those on our existing, pre-approved vendor list. At this time, we are not reviewing or expanding that list. Unsolicited resumes or submissions from external agencies not authorized by our Talent Acquisition team will be considered direct candidate applications. As such, fairlife will not assume responsibility for any placement fees associated with these submissions.