Lead Quality Assurance Specialist - Chemical Manufacturing in Nashville, Tennessee at Innophos
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Innophos
Nashville, Tennessee, 37201, United States
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Lead Quality Assurance Specialist - Chemical Manufacturing
Required Education and ExperienceRequired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Environmental and/or Physical Requirements Benefits
Innophos is seeking a Lead Quality Assurance Specialist to join our team at our Nashville, TN manufacturing location. The Lead Quality Assurance Specialist will develop, manage and continually improve the Quality Assurance Process, focusing on system and process continual improvement necessary for the manufacturing site(s) to meet or exceed customer requirements from a quality or regulatory standpoint.
The ideal candidate is an experienced quality professional with a bachelor's degree in an engineering or scientific field and at least seven years in quality assurance or continuous improvement, preferably in a food manufacturing environment. They bring hands-on expertise in food safety regulations, auditing (ISO 9001 or GFSI), and PCQI/Food Defense certifications, paired with strong communication skills and the ability to lead training, manage compliance programs, and drive cross-functional improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities- Train new hires in Quality and Food Safety topics within the plant
- Conduct annual training in cGMP and Food Safety related topics for all site(s) employees
- Set up and maintain annual Internal Audits
- Lead monthly Food Safety, Glass Inspections, and Food Safety Meetings
- Perform outside warehouse inspections
- Support external audits by providing necessary requested information
- Conduct empty bag verifications
- Responsible for in-coming pallet inspections
- Oversee Pest Control service management
- Support the management of Food Safety Plans, including participation in annual review meetings with the QA Manager
- Manage Environmental Monitoring Program and Potable Water Monitoring
- Assist in Maintain Vulnerability Assessments for Raw Materials
- Work with QA Manager to prepare and maintain Food Defense plans and Food Defense audits
- Provide statistics for Complaint investigations, RFT, CpK’s and MOC’s
- Help with complaint investigations, CAPA’s and improvement activities
- Follows all environmental, health and safety protocols
- Provides support for all safety and environmental initiatives
- Proactively attempts to prevent all accidents and eliminate all unsafe conditions
- Demonstrates management’s commitment to safety
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or scientific discipline required; advanced degree preferred
- 7 or more years of experience in Quality related functions or Continuous Improvement disciplines
- Training in Auditing Skills (such as Lead Auditor training in ISO 9001 and/or GFSI Auditor training)
- Preventative Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) Training required
- Food Defense Training required
- Working knowledge of EtQ, JDE, and SPC Package preferred
- Working knowledge of all Microsoft Office products required
- High level knowledge of Excel Spreadsheets
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Work is generally performed in an office environment, with standard equipment available
- Frequent sitting
- Occasional Plant field visits, sitting, bending
- Rarely lifting (50 lbs max), squatting, climbing, temperature changes
- Never operates mobile and/or heavy equipment
- Medical, Dental and Vision benefits which start the 1st of the month after hire
- Annual incentive bonus eligibility based on individual and company performance
- Tax advantaged health savings and spending accounts
- 401k eligibility with company match and annual discretionary contribution
- Time off: vacation, holidays/floating holidays, personal and sick days
- Company provided Life and Disability Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Fitness Membership Reimbursement Program
- Educational assistance program
The benefits set forth in this posting reflect Innophos’ current benefits for similarly situated employees, are subject in all respects to the terms and conditions of the applicable program policies and may be modified or discontinued by Innophos in the future (subject to applicable law).
About Innophos
Innophos is a leading international producer of specialty ingredient solutions that deliver far-reaching, versatile benefits for the food, health, nutrition and industrial markets. We leverage our expertise in the science and technology of blending and formulating phosphate, mineral and botanical based ingredients for our customers. Our people are the heart of our organization and the foundation of our success. We are driven by our core values of safety, diversity, integrity and collaboration. Headquartered in Cranbury, New Jersey, Innophos has manufacturing operations across the United States, in Canada, Mexico and China and sells into over 70 countries.
Innophos is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. Innophos is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates in our recruiting process, as required by applicable federal, state and local laws.
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Nashville, Tennessee, 37201, United States
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