Vice President of Quality Control

GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO BECOME PART OF THE VITAQUEST FAMILY!

Vitaquest International is an industry-leading development and commercialization partner for consumer products in nutraceutical and functional foods. With over 40 years of history, Vitaquest has the market insight, global reach and scale of operations to support emerging and existing consumer brands from the idea to the store shelf with flawless execution in every phase. Today, Vitaquest creates and produces more than 4,000 customer formulas for more than 500 brands in over 40 countries.

Vitaquest's employees follow an internal communications plan to encourage productivity and engagement within the organization. This is known as Vitaquest PROUD. We believe that each employee contributes directly to the organization's growth and success. We are looking for individuals who share our innovative spirit and hope will take pride in being a part of our Company.

Title:

Department:

Quality

Reports To:

Chief Executive Officer

Position Purpose and Objectives

Oversees the operations of the Quality Assurance and Quality Control Departments. Is responsible for ensuring cGMP and Food Safety compliance within the Company.

Essential Job Functions

Directs All Quality Operations and assumes responsibility for all Quality related matters.

Provides guidance and works with various Departments in maintaining cGMP compliance and Food Safety within the Company.

Reviews and approves SOP’s, investigations, protocols, test methods, laboratory reports, and other Quality related documents as necessary.

Manages Quality supervisors and Managers and prepares performance evaluations as required.

Conducts Internal and External Quality audits as required.

Qualified in HACCP and FDA 21 CFR Part 111 HARPC

Hosts third party GMP certification audits and ensures appropriate corrective actions are conducted.

Serves as the contact person and hosts any regulatory agency audits and inspections and provides guidance in responding to any regulatory agency questions or observations.

Serves as liaison between Manufacturing and Product Development as required to review results of product testing and to troubleshoot production problems.

Evaluates and recommends new testing equipment to support laboratory needs and requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

Experience managing technical services and staff. Demonstrated knowledge of current GMP and Food Safety requirements and regulations.

Supervisory Responsibility

Directly supervises QA/QC Managers and Supervisors and support staff as required.

Working Conditions

Inside the Company:

Frequent interface with Operations, Product Development, Technical Services, and QA/QC management to discuss Quality related items.

Frequent interface with Marketing, and Sales.

Outside the Company:

Frequent interface with contract laboratories, vendors, consultants, and professional societies.

Occasional interface with customers.

Minimum Qualifications

·      College Degree in physical science or related discipline. 

·      Ten to Fifteen years previous Quality Management experience.

·      Experience with QC laboratory operations.

·      Experience with GMPs in a regulated environment.

·      Expertise in Dietary Supplements and/or Food/Pharmaceutical Science

·      HACCP  / FDA HARPC Trained and Certified

·      FSSC22000 Trained

·      Qualified under FDA FSMA

·      Internal auditor trained

·      Working knowledge of Preventative Controls as related to Dietary Supplements

Success Factors

Strong Leadership skills.

Self-motivated team player.

Role model to subordinate employees.

Well organized and highly professional.