Quality and Compliance Manager

JOIN ROW 7 You'll define the quality systems, compliance programs, and standards that our R&D, Supply Chain, CPG, and Sales teams work within; a scope that runs from our variety trials and branded produce to our recently launched tinned vegetables, each with its own regulatory demands. While our regional teams oversee day-to-day field inspections, you set the bar they inspect against, and the bar every new partner–grower, processor, and retailer–must meet.

Few quality positions touch every step, from variety trials to shelf, the way this one does. It's a fit for someone energized by turning distributed practices into a unified framework and rigorous about risk, because organic integrity and food safety are non-negotiable. As Row 7 expands, the systems you build become the foundation for that growth.

LOCATION AND TRAVEL Hybrid work model with travel to California, Pacific Northwest, and East Coast growing regions, plus co-packer and processing facilities Up to 20% travel anticipated KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Organic Certification & Food Safety Compliance Administer Row 7's Organic Certification Program and serve as key contact for third-party auditors Collect and maintain grower certificates, approved input lists, and Organic System Plan (OSP) documentation; ensure audit readiness Maintain compliance with the FSMA Produce Safety Rule, GMPs, and other applicable food safety regulations across the grower network Issue corrective actions when certification or compliance gaps are identified Product Specifications & Standards Own product-level specifications across produce and CPG; version specs and push updates to field and pack crews.

Set quality and food safety requirements for new products in development, from culinary concept through launch. Define grower qualification standards in coordination with the Supply Chain Team, the bar every new grower must meet as Row 7's grower base expands Value-Added Processing and Co-packer & Supplier Oversight Hold suppliers to Row 7 quality and safety standards through certification and documentation review Oversee processing controls and validation for low-acid canned foods under 21 CFR Part 113 Conduct co-packer audits and facility assessments; review and approve co-packer food safety and quality programs Participate in co-packer production runs to verify quality standards are met Own labeling compliance and shelf-stability testing for finished products, in partnership with the CPG team Quality Systems & CAPA Implement corrective and preventive action (CAPA) processes and monitor quality metrics to identify trends Lead investigations of quality incidents, complaints, and non-conformances; maintain recall and crisis-management plans Manage product hold/release decisions across produce and CPG Cross-Functional Collaboration Establish QA governance across R&D, Produce Supply Chain, CPG, and Sales, defining the standards and processes for each function Partner with Agronomic Advisor to align on, document, and track grower requirements Provide the VP of Supply Chain with clear visibility into quality and compliance risk Build a culture of food safety across the organization by mentoring staff on quality assurance principles, delivering training and clear guidance, and keeping food safety visible through regular meetings and communications REPORTING Reports to the VP Supply Chain REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 5+ years in food quality assurance and regulatory compliance, ideally spanning both fresh produce and CPG Strong working knowledge of FSMA, the Produce Safety Rule, organic certification (NOP), HACCP, and GMPs Experience with 21 CFR Part 113 (low-acid canned foods), co-packer qualification, and retort validation Experience building or scaling a quality system across a distributed, multi-region grower or supplier network Comfortable defining process and unifying practices that have lived across several teams THE IDEAL CANDIDATE IS A systems thinker who can translate a quality framework into working processes, not just documentation Credible with regional field managers while also being fluent in co-packer and CPG regulatory requirements Direct and unafraid to flag risks, because organic integrity and food safety are non-negotiable Energized by standing up new organizational infrastructure DETAILS Quality and Compliance Manager position is a full-time, exempt role The target pay range for this role is $115,000 to $135,000 per year Benefits include: Generous Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, Volunteer Time Off, and Floating Holiday Programs Up to 77% funded Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Health Flexible Spending Account (FSA) 401(k) eligible after three months of employment Flexible Educational Reimbursement Program Employee Discount on Row 7 Seed Products Row 7 is committed to centering equity and justice in our work and community.

We encourage LGBTQIA+, BIPOC candidates and members of other historically marginalized groups to apply. Salary $115,000 - $135,000 per year