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Lead Quality Assurance Specialist - Chemical Manufacturing

United States·NashvilleSalaried Exemptlead

Quality Assurance SpecialistLaboratory & Life Sciences

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Innophos is seeking a Lead Quality Assurance Specialist to join our team at our Nashville, TN manufacturing location. The Lead Quality Assurance Specialist will develop, manage and continually improve the Quality Assurance Process, focusing on system and process continual improvement necessary for…

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The ideal candidate is an experienced quality professional with a bachelor's degree in an engineering or scientific field and at least seven years in quality assurance or continuous improvement, preferably in a food manufacturing environment. They bring hands-on expertise in food safety regulations, auditing (ISO 9001 or GFSI), and PCQI/Food Defense certifications, paired with strong communication skills and the ability to lead training, manage compliance programs, and drive cross-functional improvement initiatives.

Train new hires in Quality and Food Safety topics within the plant

Conduct annual training in cGMP and Food Safety related topics for all site(s) employees

Set up and maintain annual Internal Audits

Lead monthly Food Safety, Glass Inspections, and Food Safety Meetings

Perform outside warehouse inspections

Support external audits by providing necessary requested information

Conduct empty bag verifications

Responsible for in-coming pallet inspections

Oversee Pest Control service management

Support the management of Food Safety Plans, including participation in annual review meetings with the QA Manager

Manage Environmental Monitoring Program and Potable Water Monitoring

Assist in Maintain Vulnerability Assessments for Raw Materials

Work with QA Manager to prepare and maintain Food Defense plans and Food Defense audits

Provide statistics for Complaint investigations, RFT, CpK’s and MOC’s

Help with complaint investigations, CAPA’s and improvement activities

Follows all environmental, health and safety protocols

Provides support for all safety and environmental initiatives

Proactively attempts to prevent all accidents and eliminate all unsafe conditions

Demonstrates management’s commitment to safety

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or scientific discipline required; advanced degree preferred

7 or more years of experience in Quality related functions or Continuous Improvement disciplines

Training in Auditing Skills (such as Lead Auditor training in ISO 9001 and/or GFSI Auditor training)

Preventative Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) Training required

Food Defense Training required

Working knowledge of EtQ, JDE, and SPC Package preferred

Working knowledge of all Microsoft Office products required

High level knowledge of Excel Spreadsheets

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Work is generally performed in an office environment, with standard equipment available
Frequent sitting
Occasional Plant field visits, sitting, bending
Rarely lifting (50 lbs max), squatting, climbing, temperature changes
Never operates mobile and/or heavy equipment

Medical, Dental and Vision benefits which start the 1st of the month after hire
Annual incentive bonus eligibility based on individual and company performance
Tax advantaged health savings and spending accounts
401k eligibility with company match and annual discretionary contribution
Time off: vacation, holidays/floating holidays, personal and sick days
Company provided Life and Disability Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Fitness Membership Reimbursement Program
Educational assistance program

The benefits set forth in this posting reflect Innophos’ current benefits for similarly situated employees, are subject in all respects to the terms and conditions of the applicable program policies and may be modified or discontinued by Innophos in the future (subject to applicable law).

About Innophos

Innophos is a leading international producer of specialty ingredient solutions that deliver far-reaching, versatile benefits for the food, health, nutrition and industrial markets. We leverage our expertise in the science and technology of blending and formulating phosphate, mineral and botanical based ingredients for our customers. Our people are the heart of our organization and the foundation of our success. We are driven by our core values of safety, diversity, integrity and collaboration. Headquartered in Cranbury, New Jersey, Innophos has manufacturing operations across the United States, in Canada, Mexico and China and sells into over 70 countries.

Innophos is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. Innophos is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates in our recruiting process, as required by applicable federal, state and local laws.