Quality Assurance Lead
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Job Location:
Cook County, IL - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 84400 - 112533
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About Ingredion:
Join Ingredion where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it youve experienced our work in your favorite chocolate your pets food the paper you write on and your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether youre just starting your career or bringing years of experience theres a place for you here to make a real difference. Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create.
TITLE: Quality Assurance Lead
LOCATION: Bedford Park IL (Argo Plant)
REPORTS TO: Quality Assurance Manager
Workplace Type: Onsite
Ingredion is hiring a Quality Assurance Lead to provide leadership and pharmaceutical expertise to the Quality Assurance unit overseeing the Quality Management of an Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) manufacturing process. The Quality Lead will manage the batch record review/product change management OOS/Deviation in the API and other high-risk areas to meet the Argo Plants safety quality cost and customer delivery goals. The Lead will also serve on task forces cross-functional teams and committees as needed.
What you will do:
Maintaining current working knowledge of Quality Management practices (HACCP FSSC 22000 Kosher Halal etc.) and champion the establishment of best practices at manufacturing facilities.
Regularly delivering Quality KPI performance (FPC COPQ Audit etc.).
Utilizing knowledge of the market environment health safety and regulations to ensure that company products and processes comply.
Engaging the customer/supplier directly; fulfilling requests based on customer/supplier and Ingredion requirements.
Leading customer experience at the Argo plant - coordinating complaint investigations alongside Operations and developing written reports for customer responses.
Coordination of customer and internal audit programs to ensure the successful completion of all requirements. Utilizing communication and technical knowledge to lead customer audits on-site and draft audit responses.
Supporting hygiene and sanitation execution and compliance.
Responsible for the delivery of customer experience KPI customer complaint analysis implementing corrective action plans to achieve sustainable solutions and effectively organizing and conducting customer audits at the plant site.
Identify and leverage opportunities to streamline the workforce to drive synergies reducing costs and increasing efficiency.
Developing testing standards and processes by product/channel including Customer quality Supplier quality Toller quality.
Who you are:
BS or MS Degree in a technical field.
Certificates for lead auditing and/or HACCP/HARPC training. (preferable).
Minimum of 5 years experience within the Food Industry.
Experience with GFSI requirements FSSC 22000 preferred.
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
Basic understanding of Six Sigma SPC and Lean Manufacturing principles.
Sound technical ability and experience.
Leader of knowledge and experience with food safety HACCP and hygiene programs.
Experience with SAP (preferable).
What you will bring:
Well-organized and team-oriented with strong leadership abilities.
Ability to effect change through persuasion and good communication.
Ability to deliver results in a very challenging and fast-paced environment.
Analytical critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Project management skills including multi-tasking and time management.
Ability to lead a team and work as a team member with a variety of people at all levels within the organization.
Self-starter with a strong work ethic.
Ability to deal with ambiguity.
High level of integrity and sincerity.
Proactive and innovative with a strong will to succeed.
Solid understanding of basic business principles.
Why Join Ingredion
Discover why Ingredion is the ideal place to advance your career with our exceptional rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive. Create the future with us and enjoy:
Total Rewards Package Competitive salary and performance-based pay recognizing your contributions to our success.
Comprehensive Benefits & Wellness Support Health long-term savings and resources for your physical mental and emotional well-being.
Flexible Work Arrangements We value flexibility to support you both professionally and personally.
Career Growth Learning training and development opportunities including tuition reimbursement.
Employee Recognition Program A culture of real-time appreciation with personalized recognition rewards globally.
Employee Discount Program Provides exclusive discounts on everyday products services and travel.
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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.
Ingredion uses AI-enabled tools to support parts of the recruitment process including resume screening and interview scheduling. These tools help match candidate skills to job requirements and streamline communication. All AI-assisted decisions are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable laws. By applying you acknowledge that AI may be used to support your application journey.
Relocation Available:
Yes Within CountryPay Range:
$84400.00-$112533.33 AnnualThis 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 role-specific commission/bonus.
Benefits:
Full-time 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.
Key Skills
- Test Cases
- SQL
- Quality Assurance
- Agile
- TFS
- Jira
- Software Testing
- Test Automation
- Cucumber
- QA/QC
- SDLC
- Selenium
About Company
Ingredion ist ein weltweit führender Anbieter von Zutaten. Wir stellen Süßstoffe, Stärkeprodukte, Inhaltsstoffe zur Nahrungsergänzung und Biomaterialien her, die von Kunden in alltäglichen Produkten – von Lebensmitteln und Getränken bis hin zu Papier- und Pharmaprodukten – verwendet w ... View more
