Oats Overnight is changing the way people eat breakfast, and since launching in 2016, our high protein spoon-free oatmeal has been enjoyed by over 1,000,000 customers. We are scaling quickly in both direct-to-consumer and retail with the goal of becoming a household brand. We have end-to-end control of all phases of the business, producing and fulfilling the product in-house, which is extremely rare for companies our size. This allows us to create new flavors and products quickly and is a tremendous advantage for our brand – we’re able to give customers a behind-the-scenes look at what we do, highlighting our people and process in content. Being vertically integrated also enables us to incorporate customers directly in the development process.
A Little About How We Do Things
Starting with our founder/CEO and extending to multiple teams across all departments, many of us come from non-traditional backgrounds. This is a superpower – we are not stuck in traditional industry patterns, but instead leverage extreme rationality and first principles thinking to solve problems and find new opportunities. This is a special place to work, and our team is what makes it that way; this is why every employee is also an owner. As such, there is a high level of expectation for all team members.
What We’re Looking For
- Someone that can partner and influence at all different levels
- Not afraid to get out into a manufacturing operations environment to work shoulder-to-shoulder with plant leadership to resolve problems and challenges.
- Ability to handle multiple priorities and navigate in a fast moving environment
- Expectations will be clearly set, but an ambitious approach to the work is key
- Ability to artfully convey even subtle or complex messages clearly, as appropriate for the topic and audience.
- A relentless drive to get things done.
- Curious and entrepreneurial mindset.
- Enjoys working in a highly collaborative and supportive team environment
- Flexible, willing, and quick to learn new processes, new technology, and new ways of thinking.
What’s The Job?
The Document Control Specialist is responsible for ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely maintenance of quality documentation within the organization focused on food manufacturing.
In this position, you will play a critical role in maintaining compliance with regulatory standards and facilitating efficient document control processes. This position requires strong attention to detail, exceptional organizational skills, and thorough understanding of quality management systems.
What You’ll Be Doing, Stop Scanning and Read This Part
- Establish and maintain effective document control processes to ensure the accurate and controlled distribution of quality and regulated documentation, including policies, procedures, work instructions, specifications, and templates.
- Responsible for the execution of all change management requests and follow through to project completion.
- Review and evaluate quality documentation for accuracy, consistency, and compliance with established standards and regulations.
- Collaborate with subject matter experts to make necessary revisions and improvements to documents.
- Manage the approved training program.
- Oversee the training management system to ensure training is provided in a timely manner through the employee onboarding and/or document revision processes.
- Establish and maintain a centralized system for storage, retrieval, and archiving of quality documents.
- Ensure document version control and maintain an audit trail of changes.
- Facilitate training programs and workshops to promote awareness and understanding of change management requirements among employees.
- Communicate updates and changes in documentation to relevant stakeholders.
- Conduct regular audits and inspections, in partnership with the quality manager and quality assurance team, to ensure compliance with internal quality standards and relevant regulatory requirements. Address non-compliance issues and recommend corrective actions.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and participate in the development and implementation of initiatives to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of document control processes.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, such as Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, and Operations, to gather information, align processes, and support the integration of quality documentation.
- Other duties as assigned
What You’ve Done And Who You Are
- Experience and desire to support a culture built on collaboration, sharing of ideas and celebration of successes as well as drive for positive outcomes with cross-functional teams.
- Previous experience in a similar role of a document administration, preferably in a regulated industry such as pharmaceuticals, medical records, medical devices, or manufacturing.
- Competency in complex reading, writing, and proofreading technical documentation.
- Strong understanding of quality management systems, document control principles, and regulatory compliance (e.g., ISO standards, FDA regulations).
- Exceptional attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in reviewing, updating and maintaining quality documentation.
- Excellent organizational and prioritization skills to manage multiple documentation tasks and meet deadlines effectively.
- Experience working with FDA, 21 CFR part 11 preferred.
- Sound written and oral communication skills; must be able to write and understand routine reports, follow oral and written instructions, and speak effectively with management and technical staff.
- A problem-solving mindset with the ability to analyze complex documents and processes and identify areas for improvement.
- Must have knowledge of use and operation of standard office equipment and be familiar with commonly used email, Internet, word processing, databases, and spreadsheets.
- Must have the ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations and materials.
Why You Might Like Working Here
- This is going to be fun.
- Casual, friendly culture. We’re serious about what we do but we don’t take ourselves too seriously.
- We are a fast-growing company, and you will have stock options.
- High growth potential with opportunities to expand
- Free oatmeal. It’s very good.
- Why You Might Not Like Working Here
- It’s not a cushy job, the bar is high
- We are growing quickly, and have a fast-paced work environment.
Physical Demands
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Able to walk frequently in a warehouse environment
- Must be able to work near food ingredients; exposure to food allergens
- Location: inside an air-conditioned warehouse environment
- You must be able to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards
- You must be able to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards
The Perks
- Full Benefits; Medical, Dental, Vision and Life
- 401k retirement plan
- Monday - Friday Schedule
- Weekly Pay
- Stock options, every employee is an owner
- Free, delicious oatmeal
And last but never least….
We value people who roll up their sleeves and support their fellow team members. We embrace diversity and encourage equal opportunity every chance we get, and we look forward to learning from people whose backgrounds, skills, and perspectives challenge and enrich our own.
Oats Overnight provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Oats Overnight complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.