And we are looking for problem-solvers to join our growing team.
BENEFITS
- Up to 10% Retirement Contribution
- $500 per Year Wellness Incentive
- Medical, Dental, and Vision - Eligible first day of the month following hire date.
The primary purpose of this position is to supervise QC personnel and administer functions of the branch QC laboratory. Provide technical support to production and sales. Perform quality control analysis of incoming, manufactured and outgoing material when required. Ensure all Quality Assurance/Quality Control practices and procedures are followed. The position is located at Terre Haute, Indiana, and primarily manufactures fertilizer and food grade bisulfites.
Primary responsibilities include:
- Supervise QC personnel, including but not limited to training, scheduling, coaching, and counseling employees; communicates job expectations; planning monitoring, appraising job contributions; adhering to policies and procedures.
- Monitor calibration and PM requirements of all QC Laboratory instruments.
- Ensure appropriate coverage of laboratory.
- Provide operations with timely material acceptance/rejection decisions, technical assistance during the manufacture of new products and/or resolution of manufacturing/quality problems.
- Guide employee performance and development through the use of daily communication and annual performance evaluations.
- Enforce proper laboratory safety by serving as the Chemical Hygiene Officer.
- Develop or update and implement Quality Control procedures for continual QC improvement.
- Complete assignments as directed by the Director of Quality.
- Direct and/or prepare laboratory monthly reports and metrics to include a minimum of microbial testing, analysis performed, COA’s, and cost savings measurements.
- Lead customer audits and regulatory inspections.
- Perform root cause analysis, initiate corrective actions and verification processes for investigations and audit findings.
- Perform liaison function between quality control and operations on review and implementation of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and quality practices and in resolving quality issues.
- Ensure implementation and technology transfer from Technical Center to the site.
- Promote complete customer satisfaction through quality and service to both external and internal customers.
- Manage facility GMP and HACCP programs per FDA guidance.
- Prepare and administer laboratory budget.
- Justify and request Lab-related Capital Improvement Projects as needed and ensure projects are completed successfully on time within budget.
- Uphold Hydrite’s Standard of Excellence through a continuous commitment to maintain quality facilities and provide quality products and services to internal and external customers.
- Perform all duties outlined in relevant SOPs and all other duties to be assigned.
REPORTING STRUCTURE
- This position reports to the Director of Quality.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
- A Bachelor’s Degree in a science related field is required, preferably Chemistry.
- Five years Quality Control and supervisory experience preferred.
- Must possess thorough understanding of laboratory safety requirements.
- Understanding of cGMP, SQF, and/or AIB is preferred.
- Must have good presentation and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate in English.
- Strong computer skills and good working knowledge with all MS Office applications.
- Must have good computer skills and be able to apply advanced math skills and use involved problem solving skills like SPC, Six Sigma and Gauge R&R.
- Must possess strong people, organizational skills, be self-motivated and initiate continuous improvement.
- Strong laboratory analytical practices and instrument/method troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to accurately transfer written and verbal information and documentation and enter data into existing computer system.
- Must have communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to read, write and speak English.
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
Benefits and perks include 401k and profit sharing, medical/dental/vision/life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, legal services insurance, scholarship awards for children of employees, summer picnic, community giving events, free family wellness coaching including nutritionist and fitness coach.
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