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