Role OverviewThe Sr Quality Specialist, Global Contract Manufacturing is responsible for governing quality and product safety across Balchem's external manufacturing network of contract manufacturers.
What You Will Do
This role ensures compliance with Balchem's Quality management System, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations, and plays a critical role in enabling business growth through comanufacturing while safeguarding product integrity.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The role works closely with cross-functional teams to select, qualify, manage, and support comanufacturing sites, and serves as the central hub for comanufacturing quality activities.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Regulatory Affairs, Food Law, or a related field
- Coursework or certifications in areas such as U.S. food regulations, Codex Alimentarius, foreign food regulations, PCQI, and HACCP
- Minimum of 3 years of experience with external manufacturer and/or supplier quality in food, feed, or dietary supplement industry
- Experience in auditing Quality Management Systems and co-manufacturing/supplier facilities
- Understanding of Quality and product safety standards (e.g., HACCP, GMP, allergen and contaminant control, GSFI, FAMI-QS)
- Demonstrated problem-solving and root cause analysis skills
- Ability to work as a key member of cross-functional teams, as well as with external partners
- Strong computer proficiency skills, including word processing, spreadsheet creation, forms development, online research, and ERP usage
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly and proactively communicate complex data and technical information to internal and external stakeholders
- Highly detail-oriented, with the ability to assess, interpret, and validate complex information with accuracy
- Able to work in both office and non-office (i.e., plant) environments as required
- Able to travel up to ~50%
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Benefits package
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