Quality Lead

TITLE: Quality Lead

LOCATION:Idaho Falls ID

REPORTS TO: Regional Quality Manager

DIRECT REPORTS:Yes

SCHEDULE: OnSite Monday Friday 8hour shift)

JOB TYPE: FullTime Onsite.

The Quality Lead under general supervision leads and oversees the Idaho Falls laboratory and personnel. They are responsible for coordinating and supporting accurate and timely product testing to meet the needs of internal and external customers for data and information on process and product quality. The Quality Lead will perform analytical testing and manage sampling for microbiological tests on finished products and inprocess samples. They will be responsible for entering all pertinent data into SAP. The Quality Lead will lead quality audits and investigations using CI tools and demonstrate excellent laboratory techniques. Assist the Regional Quality manager with technical duties to achieve departmental goals. Manage Ingredion Plant document management systems by ensuring all data records and documents. Also responsible for the internal audit process.

Core Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Ensure a safe lab environment.
• Direct the workforce by planning scheduling and coordinating the laboratorys daily activities to ensure the accurate and timely completion of testing.
• Have working knowledge of Quality Management practices (ISO FSSC 22000 Kosher Halal etc. and champion establishing best practices on site.
• Knowledge of the Hazard Control System (HACCP) and the Food Safety / Food Defense systems including Food Defense Intentional Adulteration Inspections.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records for compliance with retention and data recording procedures in accordance with all applicable regulatory standards.
• Assess the current demands on laboratory services.
• Prioritize testing based on business needs and departmental goals.
• Maintain calibration records and standards traceable to NIST where applicable.
• Prepare and standardize chemical reagents when necessary.
• Ensure necessary laboratory supplies and equipment are available.
• Oversee and administer the laboratory proficiency testing programs.
• Ensure that special test analysis needed to support optimization of inprocess parameters is performed in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Conduct OutofSpecification investigations and monitor OOS trends.
• Maintain document files consistent with the requirements of the corporate records retention policies and governmental records retention requirements concerning environment health safety and quality including FSSC 22000 and ISO 9001.
• Responsible for initiating change requests within the Document Management System identifying reviewers and approvers maintaining traceability tracking during approval and notification of approval as per documented Change Control procedure.
• Responsible for the Internal audit program including organizing scheduling and collaborating with the team.
• Environmental monitoring swabbing and records management.
• Provide assistance to audits for compliance with quality systems as per customer quality and regulatory systems.
• Revise and develop laboratory SOPs to stay current with scientific developments and customer and business needs.
• Evaluate new analytical equipment and instrumentation methodology.
• Evaluate test results to improve technician and instrument performance.
• Identify investigate and facilitate the resolution of document deficiencies such as missing incomplete or incorrectly completed inspections audits and reports concerning environmental health and safety.
• Work with logistics and operations to ensure timely product disposition.
• Support performance management activities and site development efforts to enhance the talent capability and provide ongoing personal development of staff.
• Train laboratory technicians on current GMPs GLPs ISOs and standard test methods and procedures.
• Work with operations providing technical assistance to identify investigate and resolve process discrepancies.
• Review OutofSpecification results with the Quality Assurance and Control Manager and implement the required corrective action.

Qualified candidates will have:

Work environment:

• Capacity to solve problems through creative innovative solutions and challenge traditional task methods.
• Ability to rapidly learn new skills and expand expertise into other areas of science.
• Selfstarter with a high degree of initiative.
• Ability to work in a diverse team environment to build consensus and to foster positive relationships.
• Demonstrated organizational skills as well as managed and prioritized multiple tasks.
• Ability to train and coach others to improve performance.
• Strong oral written and computer skills.

Education and experience:

• Bachelors degree in chemistry food science or a related field.
• Experience in managing a quality control laboratory within a related industry.
• Ability to evaluate personnel needs/effectiveness and coach and implement effective development activities for staff.
• Experience with analytical chemistry and chromatography.
• Possess good working knowledge of laboratory practices.
• Lean Six Sigma certification.
• ISO 22000:2018 and FSSC 22000 lead auditor.
• Must be available for some weekend and afterhour coverage as needed.
• Experience in data control and information systems controlled documentation filing and managing document processes and programs.
• Strong computer skills with knowledge in the use of MS Office SAP and Intelex.

Relocation Available Yes (within Country)

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Ingredion seeks to provide a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race color religion age gender gender identity gender expression national origin ancestry handicap or disabilitymental or physicalmarital status sexual orientation veteran status disability resulting from military service or any other classification protected by law (protected classifications). We are committed to establishing and maintaining a work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

Ingredion provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process we will work with the applicant to meet the job applicants accommodation needs.

Relocation Available:

Pay Range:

This pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Final base salary will be determined based on several factors which may include but are not limited to responsibilities of the job education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity alignment with market data and applicable bargaining agreement (if any).

Incentive Compensation:

As a part of the total compensation package this role may be eligible for the Ingredion Annual Incentive Plan or a rolespecific commission/bonus.

Benefits:

Fulltime roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package which includes medical dental and vision coverage as well as a 401(k) plan with an competitive company match.