QA / QC Manager

Phibro•Sarasota, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The QA/QC Manager is part of the Phibro Biotechnics Quality team based in Sarasota, Florida. The position applies knowledge of regulatory requirements to manage, assess, document, and recommend actions concerning the quality and correction of manufactured products. It oversees the QC laboratory and its technicians, including supervising lab employees, providing timely feedback, coaching and mentoring, and driving continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Food Science, Food Safety, Engineering, or a related technical field.
Understanding of cGMP, HACCP, FSMA, food safety, and food regulations.
At least 3–5 years of quality experience.
Minimum of 1 year of supervisory experience.
Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Extremely high attention to detail and a high standard of quality.
Problem-solving capabilities.
Advanced organizational skills.
Strong time-management skills and ability to handle multiple priorities and projects.
Ability to build effective teams, coach, and develop others.

Nice To Haves

Relevant certifications.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain the internal quality system.
Address nonconformities identified in previous internal and external audits.
Administer and follow up on the corrective and preventive action system, closing pending actions.
Analyze customer and regulatory requirements and assess their effect on the internal quality system.
Support customer and agency audits.
Maintain quality assurance records and ensure documentation and design controls are appropriate for the organization.
Determine overall plant product quality by evaluating product tests and tests related to ingredients and packaging.
Educate and instruct plant personnel on recommended quality control testing, equipment, sanitation, and general housekeeping practices.
Discuss plant evaluations with plant management, make recommendations, and set timetables for improvement and corrections.
Manage the internal cGMP audit function to verify that the site, testing labs, suppliers, warehouses, and other areas meet current regulatory and PAHC requirements.
Lead the process toward compliance with applicable local and international regulatory requirements.
Review quality agreements with third parties.
Supervise laboratory employees and provide timely feedback, coaching, and mentoring.