Quality Assurance Regional Manager-Midwest
On-siteDefiance, Ohio, United States
Job Summary
Ensure products manufactured across multiple sites are safe, compliant with Balchem, customer, and regulatory standards, and meet quality expectations. Lead the regional quality team through development, performance management, and coaching while building strong cross-functional relationships to influence site strategy. Drive a culture of excellence by delivering food safety and quality training, implementing root cause analysis, and managing internal audit programs to reduce risk and close corrective actions. Cascade SMART goals, prioritize key performance indicators including inspection compliance and CAPA effectiveness, and ensure professional responses to customers, inspectors, and auditors. Collaborate with R&D and production teams to support new product launches and integrate quality systems across sites. Based at the Defiance, OH or Bridgeton, MO site, this role requires a Bachelor's degree in Science and 10+ years of experience in an FDA-regulated food or dietary supplement environment.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Science or related field
- 10+ years of experience in food, supplement, or related industry, including management
- Familiarity with FDA, HACCP, SQF, and industry best practices
- Ability to lift 50 lbs; required to stand, walk, sit, and reach
Desired Qualifications
- Operated in an FDA regulated environment, ideally food or dietary supplement
- Application of Statistical Process Control (SPC) for process evaluation and improvements
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