Regional Quality Control Lab Manager

WHO WE ARE

          We are a company where people matter. 

          We are family driven. 

          We are financially strong.

          And we are looking for problem-solvers to join our growing team.  

OPPORTUNITY

The primary purpose of this position is to supervise Terre Haute, IN, Visalia, CA, and Lubbock, TX QC personnel and administer functions of the branch QC laboratories. Provide technical support to production and sales. Ensure all Quality Assurance/Quality Control practices and procedures are followed. The position is located at Terre Haute, Indiana, and primarily manufacturers fertilizer and food grade bisulfites.

As QC Lab Manager, primary responsibilities include:

• Supervisor QC personnel, including but not limited to training, scheduling, coaching, and counseling employees; communicates job expectations; planning monitoring, appraising job contributions; adhering to policies and procedures.
• Ensure appropriate coverage of laboratory to ensure support for testing against the production schedule.
• Prioritize and direct daily laboratory activities to help meet production requirements.
• Develop or update and implement Quality Control procedures for continual QC improvement.
• Develop or update and implement Quality Control procedures for continual QC improvement.
• Establish and maintain an efficient lab using lean principals.
• Provide operations with technical support during the manufacture of new products and/or resolution of manufacturing/quality problems.
• Ensure timely response of material acceptance/rejection decisions.
• Enforce proper laboratory safety by serving as the Chemical Hygiene Officer
• Develop or update and implement Quality Control procedures for continual QC improvement.
• Manage Hydrite’s Food Safety Program at designated Hydrite facilities.
• Manage facility GMP and HACCP programs per FDA guidance.
• Perform liaison function between quality control and operations on review and implementation of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and quality practices and in resolving quality issues.
• Lead customer audits and regulatory inspections.
• Perform root cause analysis, initiate corrective actions and verification processes for investigations and audit findings.
• Direct and/or prepare laboratory monthly reports and metrics, update stakeholders of trends.
• Completes assignments as directed by the Director of Quality.

REPORTING STRUCTURE

• This position reports to the Director of Quality.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL CRITERIA

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field is required.
• Five years Quality Control and supervisory experience preferred.
• Must possess thorough understanding of laboratory safety requirements.
• Understanding of cGMP, SQF, and/or AIB is preferred.
• Must have good presentation and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate in English.
• Strong computer skills and good working knowledge with all MS Office applications.
• Must have good computer skills and be able to apply advanced math skills and use involved problem solving skills like SPC, Six Sigma and Gauge R&R.
• Must possess strong people, organizational skills, be self-motivated and initiate continuous improvement.
• Strong laboratory analytical practices and instrument/method trouble shooting skills.
• Ability to accurately transfer written and verbal information and documentation and enter data into existing computer system.
• Must have communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to read, write and speak English.

BENEFITS

Benefits and perks include 401k and profit sharing, medical/dental/vision/life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, legal services insurance, scholarship awards for children of employees, summer picnic, community giving events, free family wellness coaching including nutritionist and fitness coach.

WHY HYDRITE?  

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