Quality Manager
Text to Apply! Text JOIN3264 to 845-400-TEAM (3264)COMPANY Overview:
Balchem Corporation develops, manufactures, and markets specialty ingredients that improve and enhance the health and well-being of life on the planet, providing state-of-the-art solutions and the finest quality products for a range of industries worldwide.
Our corporate headquarters is located in Montvale, New Jersey and we have a broad network of sales offices, manufacturing sites, and R&D centers, primarily located in the US and Europe.
Founded in 1967, Balchem is a publicly traded company (NASDAQ - BCPC) with annual revenues over $900 million and a market cap exceeding $4.
0 billion.
The company consists of three business segments:
Human Nutrition & Health; Animal Nutrition & Health; and Specialty Products.
Balchem employs over 1,400 people worldwide who are engaged in diverse activities, committed to developing the company into global market leadership positions.
To learn more about our dynamic, stable and growing company, visit www.
balchem.
comPOSITION SUMMARY :
The Quality Manager has overall responsibility for the food safety, quality and efficiency of products manufactured at the site.
He or she is responsible for all quality functions and oversight of the QC testing and product release.
Responsibilities include oversight of the inspection of raw materials and finished products to determine conformance to approved specifications.
Essential Functions:
Conduct laboratory analytical tests accurately, in compliance with the site's written procedures and in a timely manner.
Prepare and ship samples for 3rd part testing.
Review Batch records and testing resultsRelease product in the ERP System.
Maintain calibration and preventative maintenance programs for instruments.
Perform and document OOS investigations as required.
Troubleshoot and determine the root cause of quality problems in production.
Enter and complete CAPA in D365.
Manage Customer complaints in D365.
Review, revise, update site SOP.
Make sure site SOP are in compliance with Corporate SOP and Corporate Quality Manual.
Oversee and manage the inspection and disposition on incoming raw materials.
Oversee and manage the inspection and disposition finished products; file and archive inspections records, including supplier's CoA.
Use risk based and statistical tools to improve product consistency.
Review and approve proposed changes under a Change ProtocolAct as the Food Safety team leader for the facility; maintain and update the plan as required.
Review and revise to best in class practices the food safety plan.
Work with R&D on new product development.
Work with R&D to support scale up and the hold studies, shelf life studies.
Work with the Regulatory Affairs team on registrations.
In coordination with corporate document control, maintain, revise, approve and archive, as appropriate, master documents and controlled copies at the site.
Maintain product specification sheets for site products that define routine and non-routine test protocols.
Ensure that the controlled documents (labels, specifications & (new) test methods, technical data sheets) and ERP system are updated and aligned as requiredWork with the plant manager to improve production, product quality and plant efficiency.
Work with plant manager and engineering on capex required for the site.
Participate in supplier qualification and supplier audits.
Conduct Corporate Internal audit.
Performs regulatory requirements activities of site preventive controls qualified individual (PCQI).
Work with cross-functional site and corporate teams to ensure that production is operating in accordance with current regulatory requirements - both domestic (21 CFR 507) and international.
Conduct site Internal Audit against applicable CFRs and internal/external requirements, issue reports/responses and manage corrective actions.
Maintain 3rd party certifications (e.
g.
, FAMI-QS, Safe Food Safe Feed).
Maintain awareness of current global events affecting food & feed qualityOn an annual basis, verify and validate prerequisite programs.
Lead Regulatory Inspections from the FDA, USDA etc.
Host and document customer quality audits; provide information/corrective actions to customers as needed.
Manage training program.
Address customer complaints, technical questions and surveys while protecting proprietary information.
Notify customers of significant changes and any non-conformances that could affect product performance.
Assist the site plant manager to advance and promote the safety culture of the site, including the safety training of employees.
Manage the site chemical hygiene program.
Manage the pest Management program.
Complete monthly KPI on the Corporate log60% Office (air-conditioned, heated), 40% Plant (occasional exposure to extreme temperatures, noise levels, fumes, airborne particles, machines with moving parts)Requirements:
4-year Degree; preferably in a health science field5-7 years' experience in quality; preferably in food or nutritional supplements, pharmaceuticals, feed industry.
Business acumenIn-depth knowledge of FDA regulatory requirements;C skills (MS Office, database management)Analytical and mathematical skills and applicationsStrong communication skills (speaking, listening, writing); articulate and quick thinkerPresentation skillsAttention to detail; multi-tasking skills; excellent time management skillsAbility to work independently.
Flexibility and adaptability to a rapidly changing, fluid environment.
Travel less than 10% or as needed.
Balchem is committed to a workplace culture that values and promotes diversity, inclusion, equal employment opportunities, and a work environment free of harassment and hostility.
#INPlease see job descriptionPI225980828 Recommended Skills Adaptability Analytical Attention To Detail Auditing Calibration Commercial Awareness Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Balchem Corporation develops, manufactures, and markets specialty ingredients that improve and enhance the health and well-being of life on the planet, providing state-of-the-art solutions and the finest quality products for a range of industries worldwide.
Our corporate headquarters is located in Montvale, New Jersey and we have a broad network of sales offices, manufacturing sites, and R&D centers, primarily located in the US and Europe.
Founded in 1967, Balchem is a publicly traded company (NASDAQ - BCPC) with annual revenues over $900 million and a market cap exceeding $4.
0 billion.
The company consists of three business segments:
Human Nutrition & Health; Animal Nutrition & Health; and Specialty Products.
Balchem employs over 1,400 people worldwide who are engaged in diverse activities, committed to developing the company into global market leadership positions.
To learn more about our dynamic, stable and growing company, visit www.
balchem.
comPOSITION SUMMARY :
The Quality Manager has overall responsibility for the food safety, quality and efficiency of products manufactured at the site.
He or she is responsible for all quality functions and oversight of the QC testing and product release.
Responsibilities include oversight of the inspection of raw materials and finished products to determine conformance to approved specifications.
Essential Functions:
Conduct laboratory analytical tests accurately, in compliance with the site's written procedures and in a timely manner.
Prepare and ship samples for 3rd part testing.
Review Batch records and testing resultsRelease product in the ERP System.
Maintain calibration and preventative maintenance programs for instruments.
Perform and document OOS investigations as required.
Troubleshoot and determine the root cause of quality problems in production.
Enter and complete CAPA in D365.
Manage Customer complaints in D365.
Review, revise, update site SOP.
Make sure site SOP are in compliance with Corporate SOP and Corporate Quality Manual.
Oversee and manage the inspection and disposition on incoming raw materials.
Oversee and manage the inspection and disposition finished products; file and archive inspections records, including supplier's CoA.
Use risk based and statistical tools to improve product consistency.
Review and approve proposed changes under a Change ProtocolAct as the Food Safety team leader for the facility; maintain and update the plan as required.
Review and revise to best in class practices the food safety plan.
Work with R&D on new product development.
Work with R&D to support scale up and the hold studies, shelf life studies.
Work with the Regulatory Affairs team on registrations.
In coordination with corporate document control, maintain, revise, approve and archive, as appropriate, master documents and controlled copies at the site.
Maintain product specification sheets for site products that define routine and non-routine test protocols.
Ensure that the controlled documents (labels, specifications & (new) test methods, technical data sheets) and ERP system are updated and aligned as requiredWork with the plant manager to improve production, product quality and plant efficiency.
Work with plant manager and engineering on capex required for the site.
Participate in supplier qualification and supplier audits.
Conduct Corporate Internal audit.
Performs regulatory requirements activities of site preventive controls qualified individual (PCQI).
Work with cross-functional site and corporate teams to ensure that production is operating in accordance with current regulatory requirements - both domestic (21 CFR 507) and international.
Conduct site Internal Audit against applicable CFRs and internal/external requirements, issue reports/responses and manage corrective actions.
Maintain 3rd party certifications (e.
g.
, FAMI-QS, Safe Food Safe Feed).
Maintain awareness of current global events affecting food & feed qualityOn an annual basis, verify and validate prerequisite programs.
Lead Regulatory Inspections from the FDA, USDA etc.
Host and document customer quality audits; provide information/corrective actions to customers as needed.
Manage training program.
Address customer complaints, technical questions and surveys while protecting proprietary information.
Notify customers of significant changes and any non-conformances that could affect product performance.
Assist the site plant manager to advance and promote the safety culture of the site, including the safety training of employees.
Manage the site chemical hygiene program.
Manage the pest Management program.
Complete monthly KPI on the Corporate log60% Office (air-conditioned, heated), 40% Plant (occasional exposure to extreme temperatures, noise levels, fumes, airborne particles, machines with moving parts)Requirements:
4-year Degree; preferably in a health science field5-7 years' experience in quality; preferably in food or nutritional supplements, pharmaceuticals, feed industry.
Business acumenIn-depth knowledge of FDA regulatory requirements;C skills (MS Office, database management)Analytical and mathematical skills and applicationsStrong communication skills (speaking, listening, writing); articulate and quick thinkerPresentation skillsAttention to detail; multi-tasking skills; excellent time management skillsAbility to work independently.
Flexibility and adaptability to a rapidly changing, fluid environment.
Travel less than 10% or as needed.
Balchem is committed to a workplace culture that values and promotes diversity, inclusion, equal employment opportunities, and a work environment free of harassment and hostility.
#INPlease see job descriptionPI225980828 Recommended Skills Adaptability Analytical Attention To Detail Auditing Calibration Commercial Awareness Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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