Quality Manager- Williamsport PA

Arxada

$98K — $110K *
Food & Beverages
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required; science-related field preferred
  • 5-10 years of experience in cGMP and ISO 9001 environments
  • Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, FSSC 22000, EFfCI GMP, and HACCP frameworks
  • Experience managing audits, CAPAs, and quality systems in manufacturing
  • Leadership experience in coaching and developing QA/QC teams
  • Collaboration skills to influence cross-functional stakeholders
  • Organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and quality documentation systems

Responsibilities

  • Lead the Quality Management System (QMS) to meet ISO 9001, FSSC 22000, and EFfCI GMP standards
  • Establish product safety and quality programs including HACCP and contamination controls
  • Ensure compliance with EFfCI GMP across all manufacturing processes
  • Plan and coordinate internal, supplier, and third-party audits, managing findings and CAPAs effectively
  • Manage quality deviations, complaints, and change control processes with a risk-based approach
  • Exercise authority to approve or reject materials and processes affecting quality
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives through monitoring of KPIs and management reviews
  • Engage with Operations and other departments to integrate quality processes into daily operations
  • Promote a visible quality culture through strong leadership in manufacturing areas
  • Oversee quality performance of third-party manufacturers and suppliers

Benefits

  • 401(k) plan
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid sick leave
Full Job Description
Quality Manager - Williamsport, PA

As a Quality Manager in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, you will play a pivotal role in leading and strengthening our site quality systems to ensure compliance with customer expectations, regulatory requirements, and global standards. You will contribute to business success by providing quality leadership across manufacturing operations, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring robust governance of product quality, food safety, and customer satisfaction. This is an opportunity to go beyond by shaping a strong quality culture, influencing cross-functional teams, and delivering excellence in everything we do.
Essential Job Functions
  • Lead and maintain the site Quality Management System (QMS) in compliance with ISO 9001, FSSC 22000, and EFfCI GMP standards
  • Establish and sustain product safety and quality programs, including HACCP, contamination control, traceability, and hygiene practices
  • Ensure EFfCI GMP compliance across manufacturing, packaging, labeling, storage, and distribution activities
  • Plan, coordinate, and participate in internal, supplier, customer, and third-party audits, ensuring effective management of findings and CAPAs
  • Manage deviations, complaints, nonconformances, CAPAs, and change control processes using risk-based approaches
  • Exercise quality authority to approve or reject materials, products, procedures, and changes impacting quality, safety, or compliance
  • Ensure effective control of documentation, records, training, and data integrity across the site
  • Drive continuous improvement through KPI monitoring, audit trends, risk assessments, and management reviews
  • Partner with Operations, Procurement, Supply Chain, EHS, and Regulatory to embed quality and GMP standards into daily operations
  • Promote a visible quality culture through leadership engagement, coaching of QA/QC teams, and strong presence in manufacturing areas
  • Manage quality performance of third-party manufacturers, laboratories, and suppliers in line with Arxada and EFfCI standards

Qualifications & Experience
  • Bachelor's degree required; science-related field preferred
  • Advanced experience (5-10 years) working within cGMP and ISO 9001 environments
  • Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, FSSC 22000, EFfCI GMP, and HACCP frameworks
  • Proven experience managing audits, CAPAs, and quality systems in a manufacturing environment
  • Demonstrated leadership capability with experience coaching and developing QA/QC teams
  • Strong collaboration skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders
  • Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and document/training systems

Compensation & Benefits (US Only)

The expected salary range for this role 98,000- 110,000 annually is but specific employee compensation may vary depending on factors including experience, education, training, certification, location and other job-related, non-discriminatory factors permitted by law.
This role is also eligible to earn a short-term incentive bonus and the following benefits: 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, paid time off, paid holidays and paid sick leave.

Arxada has world class offering in two distinct areas:
Microbial Control Solutions (MCS) focuses on threats posed by microorganisms to people and planet through five distinct business lines including Professional Hygiene, Home & Personal Care, Wood Protection, Paints & Coatings and Material Protection.
Nutrition, Care & Environmental (NCE), meanwhile, provides materials used to manufacture composites for electronics, aerospace and other markets, as well as vitamins and nutritional ingredients, chemicals and performance intermediates, and raw materials for a wide range of high-performance applications.

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