Balchem Corporation develops, manufactures, and markets specialty ingredients that improve and enhance the health and well-being of life on the planet, providing state-of-the-art solutions and the finest quality products for a range of industries worldwide. Our corporate headquarters is located in Montvale, New Jersey and we have a broad network of sales offices, manufacturing sites, and R&D centers, primarily located in the US and Europe. Founded in 1967, Balchem is a publicly traded company (NASDAQ – “BCPC”) with annual revenues over $900 million and a market cap exceeding $4.0 billion. The company consists of three business segments: Human Nutrition & Health; Animal Nutrition & Health; and Specialty Products. Balchem employs over 1,400 people worldwide who are engaged in diverse activities, committed to developing the company into global market leadership positions. To learn more about our dynamic, stable and growing company, visit www.balchem.com.
Position Summary
Under the direction of the Director of Quality Systems, provide support for quality system activities to assure conformance to established specifications and compliance to FDA 21 CFR 117/111 regulation and certificate standards. Work on projects regarding external regulations, agency guidelines, and internal policies to assure compliance. Facilitate the optimization and continuous improvement of internal quality systems to meet department and company objectives. Assist in maintaining quality systems when assigned.
Essential Functions
Define processes to be monitored and establish meaningful key performance indicators (KPI) with supervisor for each project
Drive improvement in all respective areas and other areas of influence
Implement, maintain and improve a variety of long and short-term projects, at the direction of the Quality Supervisor to meet the business need
Participate in gathering/creating documents and/or related information for ECN’s as needed prior to approval
Implement additional actions for ECN’s after approval as needed
Coordinate/facilitate projects with other parties
Maintain Quality Systems as assigned (Document Control, TraceGains etc.)
Write reports, Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions
Work in a team environment with only minimal supervision
Assist in leadership and organization to the Quality team
Maintain Quality Documents on the internal intranet (SharePoint) and customer site (SIDI)
Work with the Operations team to perform Root Cause Analysis and implement Corrective & Preventive actions
Provide backup in the Quality Laboratory as needed
Provide back-up to Quality Systems Coordinator as needed
Assist the Quality Assurance Supervisor with any duties as requested
Complete plant daily inspections and participate in plant process and internal audits
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field with at least 1 year of experience in a food manufacturing facility or laboratory
Demonstrated ability to understand and organize technical data for communications and analysis
Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills and possess good interpersonal skills
Ability to multi-task and stay organized
The ideal candidate possesses certifications in HACCP/HARPC, and SQF; and training in environmental monitoring, auditing, and statistical process control
Balchem is committed to a workplace culture that values and promotes diversity, inclusion, equal employment opportunities, and a work environment free of harassment and hostility.