Quality Expert, Schenectady, NY

DSM

29d • Onsite

About The Position

Your role as Quality Expert is to facilitate and assist the Associate Quality Compliance Manager in the daily oversight of the Quality Compliance department in accordance with applicable regulations, customer specifications, and dsm-firmenich requirements. Schenectady is the largest site and is a focal point of our three premix manufacturing sites where we blend vitamins and nutrients for the North American Region as a food manufacturing site. This role will support and coordinate efforts within the Compliance team to maintain and improve department processes and performance as well as drive enhancements in the quality of the delivered product from the dsm-firmenich Health, Nutrition and Care (HNC) sites for North America. This position will work regularly with all levels of the global organization. If you are an excellent communicator, persuasive, and able to navigate customers’ wants with what can be provided as well as working with outside entities such as the FDA, please apply now!

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree preferred (Relevant technical discipline such as chemistry, biology, or other life science. Associate’s degree with equivalent experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 4+ years of experience in the Quality field, having exposure to quality systems such as ISO, GFSI, cGMPS, etc.
• Minimum of 2+ years of experience with responsibility for quality functions / systems within a food, pharmaceutical, or other ISO regulated manufacturing plant.
• Experience with internal/external audits.
• Must have SAP experience and Microsoft tools.
• Familiar with manufacturing and supply chain concepts, practices, and procedures in a food or pharmaceutical environment.
• Sound GMP / ISO 22000, Good Documentation Practices, and regulatory knowledge.
• Demonstrated success collaborating and working in a team environment and coordinating multiple resources without direct supervision is required.
• Works well under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Works to support the vision for Quality Compliance in the HNC NA Premix manufacturing sites (Ontario and Schenectady) and Glenville warehouse in partnership with Associate Quality Compliance Manager.
• Ensures quality systems meet Federal, State and Corporate requirements for ONT, SCH and GLV. (e.g., CFR 111, 117, 106, FSSC 22000, Management Directives, etc.)
• Reports on and maintains quality KPIs and gather data and create reports and other visuals to monitor performance. Escalates deviations from defined KPI targets as appropriate.
• Maintains and updates quality management systems. (e.g., cGMP, HACCP, CAPA, FSMA, etc.)
• Active participant in site/regional Food Safety, Food Defense and Food Fraud Programs.
• Ensures pre-requisite programs meet regulatory and customer requirements. (e.g., EMP, Pest Control, Maintenance, etc.)
• Performs and coordinates internal and external quality audits and inspections to satisfy customers and authorities and to generate insight for continuous improvement.
• Supports customer audits to ensure accurate information is communicated. Coordinates appropriate follow-ups to ensure timely responses to action items.

Benefits

• Paid holiday, 18 days PTO + 2 floating holidays
• Full healthcare benefits day one – medical, dental, eye, and life insurance.
• 401K with generous company match
• Unique career paths across health, nutrition and beauty-explore what drives you and get the support to make it happen
• A chance to impact millions of consumers every day– sustainability embedded in all we do.
• A science led company, cutting edge research and creativity everywhere – from biotech breakthroughs to sustainability game-changers, you’ll work on what’s next
• Growth that keeps up with you – you join an industry leader that will develop your expertise and leadership
• A culture that lifts you up- with collaborative teams, shared wins, and people who cheer each other on.
• A community where your voice matters – it is essential to serve our customers well.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees