Process Verification Supervisor (Quality Control) - Nutrient Ingredient Manufacturing

Key Responsibilities

Oversee PV processes, including raw material, Equipment Clearance, Line Check, Sampling, In Process Verification (Metal Detector Verification, Magnet Checks, Mesh Tests, LOD), Printing Labels, Scale verification, Equipment / Tool Calibration

Draft, update, review, audit, and update all PV operation-related SOPs, protocols, plan, working instructions, statements, templates, spreadsheets as requested

Lead investigations and root cause analysis for, and oversee the development of CAPA, including those related to customer complaints

Coordinate internal trials or validations, including production and cleaning validation with the support of the plant lab and QA

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with FSMA, SQF, GMP, HACCP, Kosher, Halal, ISO 17025, and other regulatory requirements

Lead and mentor the PV team, providing training, and conducting performance/disciplinary reviews, while ensuring the team has the necessary resources and up-to-date job descriptions to perform effectively

Supervise the purchasing, ordering, and procurement of PV tools and supplies

Support continuous improvement initiatives and projects

Ensure all PV activities comply with safety regulations, proactively preventing accidents and demonstrating a commitment to safety across the entire PV operation environment

Work cross-functionally between Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Corporate

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Food Science or a related field is preferred, otherwise at least 5 – 10 years of experience leading teams

Relevant certifications (e.g., SQF, GMP, CQA, CQE, Lean Manufacturing) are a plus

3 or more years of supervisory/leading experience within a food, nutrition supplement, or related manufacturing environment

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Familiarity with 21 CFR 111, 21 CFR 117, cGMP, FSMA, SQF, HACCP, Kosher, and Halal regulations

Project management skills to oversee quality improvement initiatives

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), with strong data analysis and reporting capabilities

Strong communication skills (both verbal and written) and problem-solving abilities to effectively address non-conformities

Ability to follow Good Manufacturing Practices including the proper wearing of clean protective clothing, following personal hygiene standards, and adherence to food/drink/tobacco restrictions

Supervisory Responsibility

Direct: 6

Environment and/or Physical Factors

Work is generally performed in an office environment, with standard office equipment available

Requires frequent lab and plant field visits that may require the use of protective clothing & personal devices: Safety shoes, hard hat, safety glasses, earplugs, mask, goggles, insulated gloves, safety vest, harness, hair net, slicker suit, self-contained breathing apparatus

Frequent walking and office work

Occasional lifting (up to 55 lbs.), squatting, climbing ladders/stairs, standing, bending, temperature changes

Rarely operates heavy or mobile equipment

Benefits

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).