Balchem

Quality Manager

Balchem • $80K — $95K *
Sleepy Eye, MN 56085In-Person
Food & Beverages
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. Degree in Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Food Science, or related field
  • Supervisory experience required
  • Strong knowledge of product quality standards and relevant regulations
  • Experience in manufacturing operations with proven organizational and analytical skills
  • Proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet creation
  • Excellent communication skills with a focus on integrity
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively

Responsibilities

  • Lead HACCP/Food Safety and Food Quality programs at the site
  • Ensure compliance with 21CFR117 and GFSI codes
  • Supervise and develop quality technicians for assurance and control activities
  • Conduct internal audits and train auditors to meet SQF and regulatory requirements
  • Manage training programs for new hires and existing employees on GMP and HACCP
  • Investigate root causes of non-conformances and implement corrective actions
  • Present data-driven reports at meetings to communicate plant priorities

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional growth and development
  • Engagement in continuous improvement projects
  • Collaboration with corporate and site teams
  • Supportive work culture aligned with core values
  • Involvement in strategic objectives as projects arise
Full Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY:

Site food safety and quality leader.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Accountable for HACCP/Food Safety program, Food Quality Program and the application of them at the site
  • Accountable for site compliance to 21CFR117 and GFSI codes.
  • Leads an effective team of quality techs that are responsible for quality assurance and quality control activities
  • Directs and documents Internal Audit and inspection processes as the lead auditor and trains internal auditors to meet requirements of SQF, customer and regulatory guidance's.
  • Manages and ensures employee new hire and annual training programs for GMP, HACCP, allergen and Food Defense.
  • Accountable for the application of programs that evaluate precision and accuracy of testing, measurement, and analytical and processing equipment.
  • Demonstrates ability to effectively investigate root causes, and documents corrective actions for non-conformances including raw materials, in-process, finished product, processing and audit findings.
  • Maintains an effective CAPA program that includes but is not limited to internal and external audit findings, product or process non-conformances and customer complaints.
  • Responsible for presenting at daily direction setting meetings, and monthly, quarterly & annual quality reviews to support the management commitment requirements so that plant priorities are clearly articulated, and data driven.
  • Co-leads inventory health processes and ensures timely disposition of aged and non-conforming materials.
  • Designs and coordinates special projects related to product quality and/or efficiency
  • Projects may be assigned as a result of corporate directive to fulfill strategic objectives
  • Works with Director of Quality and Regulatory Manager to ensure customer requirements are met in testing, special labeling and reporting by updating ERP & LIMS system and managing COA, QC group and label templates.
  • Directs activities of plant lab technicians and provides coverage in plant lab as needed
  • Champions continuous improvement processes for the operation.
  • Demonstrates strong communication with site and corporate teams.
  • Effectively reports out on KPI/Metrics, priority issues and project completion progress to drive action in key areas.
  • Exemplifies Balchem core values:
    • Always doing the right thing
    • Think big and acting small
    • Collaborating and growing together
    • Playing to win
    • Staying focused on the customer


REQUIREMENTS:
  • B.S. Degree in Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Food Science or related field
  • Supervisory experience required
  • Good overall knowledge of product quality standards, specifications and laws and regulations established by federal, state, local and international agencies as they relate to GMP
  • Must have thorough knowledge of manufacturing operations, with demonstrable skills in organizing, analyzing, planning and communication
  • Computer proficiency should include word processing and creation of spreadsheets and forms
  • Must possess good communication and possess the highest integrity in conducting business affairs
  • Must exercise maturity and sound judgment in dealings and associations with vendors and customers
  • Must be able to work independently and to organize tasks and manage the workload
  • Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations, while defending decisions in a knowledgeable and rational manner
  • Able to interpret customer requirements and government regulations and apply to Balchem products and processes
  • Ability to initiate projects, set goals and timelines, delegate, and report out on progress.

About Balchem

Balchem Corporation is a global leader in the development, manufacture and marketing of specialty performance ingredients and products for the food, nutritional, feed, pharmaceutical, medical sterilization and industrial markets. The company operates through four segments: Human Nutrition & Health, Animal Nutrition & Health, Specialty Products and Industrial Products. Balchem was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in New Hampton, New York.
Learn more about Balchem
Size
1,327 employees
Market Cap
$3.9 billion
Industry
Business Services
Net Income
$84.6 million
Founded
1967
5 Year Trend
+7.6%
Revenue
$703.6 million
NASDAQ
BCPC
* Ladders Estimates

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