Quality Manager

BARENTZ NORTH AMERICA LLC•Oakbrook Terrace, IL

4d•$120,000 - $140,000

About The Position

The Quality Manager, located in Buffalo Grove, works with the Regulatory and Quality Manager (RQM) for Human Nutrition (North America) to develop and implement processes and systems that ensure products are controlled and evaluated against industry and regulatory standards. The role oversees quality documentation and communicates quality and regulatory information to internal and external stakeholders. It has no direct reports and includes access to confidential business information.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree; food science or a related discipline is preferred.
Experience in quality assurance related to human nutrition.
Demonstrated focus on safety.
Attention to detail and organization, with a high standard of accuracy.
Customer-focused and able to manage multiple priorities concurrently.
Integrity, professionalism, and drive.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt communication style to the audience.
Ability to share regulatory knowledge confidently.
Self-motivated, high energy, engaging enthusiasm, and a positive outlook.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams, as well as Adobe Writer.
Ability to act legally and ethically in professional relationships in adherence with Barentz’ values and fundamentals.

Nice To Haves

Diploma in quality assurance.
Bachelor of Science in food science or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

Implement quality processes and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
Manage the Quality Management System for Barentz’s Human Nutrition activities, including GFSI and BRC.
Work with the Documentation Team to review and manage existing documentation.
Complete customer regulatory requests and documentation accurately.
Interpret FDA and USDA regulatory guidelines and assist with corporate compliance.
Organize regulatory information for easy reference and evaluation.
Evaluate and approve suppliers to meet industry regulatory and quality requirements, including FSVP.
Manage certifications and licenses, including leading third-party and government audits.
Support the RQM and business divisions on special projects as requested.
Work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple priorities.
Support and exemplify Barentz’ culture, strategies, pillars, and fundamentals.
Act legally and ethically in professional relationships in accordance with Barentz’ values and fundamentals.
Participate in ongoing professional development.
Perform other duties as requested.