Lead Quality Assurance Specialist

Innophos • Nashville, TN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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 all Microsoft Office products required
• High level knowledge of Excel Spreadsheets
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of EtQ, JDE, and SPC Package preferred

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

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees