Contract-Manufacturing Quality Manager

Premier Nutrition Company (PNC) is one of the fastest-growing companies in the proactive wellness space showing clear leadership in the category of protein shakes and powders. We make the brands Premier Protein and Dymatize, and are part of our publicly traded holding company, BellRing Brands (NYSE: BRBR).

We have a simple, yet powerful, formula for our success, which we’ve been nailing since our founding in 1997. We start with an organization powered by our company purpose—Changing Lives with Good Energy. Then our purpose-driven people are given the support and autonomy to develop and grow. Next, we are super-intentional about designing a culture where everyone feels like they truly connect and belong, which is one of our five company core values. Purpose-driven, connected employees deliver amazing business results. And winning companies with remarkable people and thriving cultures attract and retain top talent, so the cycle becomes self-reinforcing or what we call our regenerative culture.

We don’t mind sharing our formula, since we believe the world would be a better place if more workplaces treated adults like adults and gave them the platform to do the best work of their lives—alongside some truly amazing colleagues. Why don’t more companies do this? It takes deep-in-your-bones conviction to your people, products, and purpose to pull it off. It also takes resisting the urge to try to control people, and instead, trusting them to make the right decisions. The result of our vibrant culture speaks for itself: We were certified as a Great Place to Work™ for the 9th year-running in 2025. And we currently rank #8 on Fortune Magazine’s Best Workplaces in our category and were in the top 12 for each of the last 7 years.

We have a long list of ways we take care of our people, but here are some crowd-pleasers that our employees often say they love most: Year-round ½ day Fridays, in-office massages, free lunches & snacks, dogs in the office, culture of belonging celebrations, engaging in-office events like bring your kids to work day, 6% 401k match after 1 year, generous paid family leave regardless of gender, all positions bonus-eligible, company-wide volunteer days, company-matched charitable donations, no employee handbook, no dress code, coaching conversations instead of performance reviews, and walking meetings.

PNC seeks individuals who will flourish in this type of work environment and will add to our culture and help build this high-growth company for the next phase in our amazing journey. Does this sound like you? Then read on…

We believe in the power of mindset, and specifically what we call the Challenger Mindset. Do you take smart, bold risks, display relentless hunger, and see yourself as a builder? We’re looking for individuals who choose action over analysis paralysis—those who start before they feel completely ready, make calculated moves based on the best information available, and build momentum through decisive action rather than perfect planning. You should have an insatiable drive that keeps you agile and forward-thinking, always challenging assumptions, seeking new opportunities, and focusing on long-term impact over short-term wins. Above all, you’re a builder—someone who transforms the status quo, finds smarter, simpler, faster ways to get things done, and inspires others to do the same. #LI-HYBRID

The role you’re interested in…

The Co-Manufacturing Quality Manager will evaluate plant quality, partner with suppliers to develop compliant solutions, review product specifications, and ensure overall co-manufacturing compliance among other duties listed below. Must be able to travel up to 50%. This role reports into our Associate Director, Co-Manufacturing Quality.

The work environment…

So, what’s it like to work here? If you’re based in the greater Bay Area, you’ll walk into our Emeryville office each Tuesday morning and start the in-person portion of our hybrid work week at our weekly all-company meeting and find close to 200 of your colleagues, some sitting with their dogs, talking excitedly through the week ahead and watching a newer teammate tell their personal life and career journey followed by a quick update on any hot topics that might be relevant to the week ahead.

We are a dynamic, HYBRID workplace, with an expectation that all employees come into the office Tuesday through Thursday. We are very intentional about connecting in person for things like innovation, impromptu collaboration, having respectful challenges to get to better decisions, leadership role-modeling, and culture building. Great work cultures are built on stories about what great looks like in practice, and great stories during virtual meetings just don’t happen. The expected pay scale for this role is $120k to $135k, which may vary based on relevant experience, qualifications, geographic area (if applicable), and internal equity for the role.

At the beginning of 2026, we moved into our massive modern 133,000 square foot headquarters in Emeryville, California, complete with spacious personal workspaces, gym with rock-climbing wall, a café, free onsite parking, tons of greenery, and many transportation options.

• Owns the Quality relationship with co-manufacturing partners
• Evaluates co-man processes for their capability to consistently adhere to PNC’s specifications and product design
• Completes on-site audits for Foods, Dietary Supplements, Finished Goods, Warehouses and Services
• Works with R&D and Co-manufacturing Operations to approve new manufacturing locations
• Drives continuous improvement in quality systems and regulatory compliance through relationships with co-manufacturing partners

• Participates in cross-functional launch team meetings as a Quality expert advising on manufacturing site selection, product design, and specification development
• Provides necessary definition, development, and deployment of product/package quality assurance strategy by addressing all phases of product development from ingredient quality to the finished package
• Ensures Quality, Operational, Process Improvement and Product Development/Transfer issues and projects are implemented in an efficient and effective manner
• Minimizes risk and assures equivalent Quality levels are maintained
• Attends first production runs and ensures PNC’s finished product testing requirements are carried out for every production run

• Owns and resolves Co-Man related CAPA(s). Analyzes supplier related defect data to determine root cause
• Ensures that the Co-Man deviations’ technical rationale and corrective actions are acceptable and appropriate
• Partners with Co-Man’s to develop compliant solutions / improvements for PNC’s products / processes
• Utilizes technical knowledge to prevent and identify the root cause of process or product failures

• Reviews and approves product specifications, documents, and artwork
• Assures that product is produced as designed by R&D
• Makes defect parameter recommendations to R&D

• Ensures Co-Man compliance to regulations
• Acts as the main contact and recall/withdrawal coordinator with co-manufacturers
• Assures that appropriate audit follow-up items are addressed

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Engineering or related scientific field
• FSMA compliant PCQI Certification

• 5+ years of relevant Quality Assurance experience in the Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG) industry, in a food and processing environment

• In depth knowledge of food safety, product quality programs, preventive controls, HACCP, GMP’s, allergen control programs and food defense programs in a manufacturing environment
• Supplier quality management including audit experience and GFSI (BRC, SQF, FSSC 22000) audit certification knowledge
• Must be willing to travel up to 50% to co-manufacturing locations
• Ability to motivate, manage, lead and influence suppliers, peers and superiors
• Excellent written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills to include management ability with suppliers and team-based culture
• Comfortable working independently as well as with a team while traveling frequently
• Energetic, self-motivated and the ability to act with a sense of urgency
• Demonstrated strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, including Word and Excel, and comfortable using Quality Management Systems (QMS)

• You'll spend a significant portion of your day working on a computer, reviewing data, creating reports, communicating with partners, and joining virtual and in-person meetings
• This role requires frequent and ongoing use of a keyboard, mouse, phone, and other office technology
• You'll regularly navigate multiple systems at once, analyze detailed information, and shift between competing priorities and deadlines
• You'll communicate regularly with team members, cross-functional partners, external partners, and leaders through meetings, Outlook based email, messaging platforms such as Microsoft Teams, and presentations
• Occasional movement around the office may be required for meetings, collaboration, and team activities
• May occasionally lift or move office materials weighing up to 10 pounds

1. Drive and own results
2. Be a builder
3. Start & end with consumer
4. Challenge ideas respectfully
5. Bring people along

• You want to be an integral part of shaping and nurturing an amazing work culture
• You like trying out novel minimum viable product people-related ideas
• You can be flexible in your approach to people challenges and abandon past practices if they don’t make sense or would lead to a poor outcome
• You are comfortable, being natural, casual, open, and even a bit playful at work
• You can be friendly, vulnerable, and self-deprecating in one moment, and deal with a challenging, delicate people-related matter as a professional in the next
• You can do periods of focused, deep work on projects that drive the needle

• …order, hierarchy, command and control management
• …avoiding ambiguity or experimentation are not your jam
• …to resolve challenging interpersonal situations over email or instant messaging
• …managing from behind your computer and demonstrating excellence through email
• …to chase whatever shiny object presents itself during the day even if non-strategic