What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Quality Assurance Specialist position at Innophos?
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 the manufacturing site(s) to meet or exceed customer requirements from a quality or regulatory standpoint.
Key Responsibilities
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.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications against job descriptions, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses (including recording, transcribing, and summarizing our interviews). These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Key Responsibilities
- 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 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
- 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
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.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications against job descriptions, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses (including recording, transcribing, and summarizing our interviews). These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.