Quality Assurance Mgr, Dayton - Primient

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Quality Assurance ManagerDayton, OHReady for a Quality career with more impact? Join a market leader in ingredient manufacturing that is poised for a new era of success


ABOUT PRIMIENTEstablished yet entrepreneurial:

Primient is an industry leader with proven products, six manufacturing plants, 1500+ employees and deep roots in corn wet milling.

Yet we're also a brand-new company that is ready to drive change and create impact.


Inspired by a meaningful purpose:
we use renewable sources to produce plant-based ingredients for some of the world's best-known brands.

It feels good to produce safe, high-quality, sustainable products - that go into everything from sodas to hand cream and cardboard to clothing.

Poised for a new era of success:
we're investing in our plants and people to unlock our potential in the industrial and food sectors.

Guided by our values of Safety, Excellence, Integrity, and Growth, we're focused on growing our business, our reputation, and the career of every colleague.

THE OPPORTUNITYPrimient customers trust us to provide high quality ingredients for their manufacturing processes.

Our Plant Quality team leads on key strategic and process initiatives to strengthen our standards even further and ensure we maintain key accreditations.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Quality Manager to join our team.

The Quality Manager will be responsible for implementing and maintaining our quality management systems and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.

This individual will play a critical role in ensuring that our products and services meet the highest quality standards and exceed customer expectations.

Key responsibilities:
Quality Assurance1. Develop and implement quality management systems and processes to identify, track, and resolve quality issues within the plant process.2.

Establish quality control processes and procedures to monitor the performance and reliability of our products and services for our customers.3.

Conduct regular quality inspections and audits to identify areas for improvement and develop action plans to address any deficiencies.4. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as production, engineering, and customer service, to develop and maintain quality standards and guidelines.5. Design and implement quality control training programs to ensure that all employees adhere to quality standards and procedures.6.

Analyse quality data to identify trends and patterns and recommend and implement process improvements to enhance overall quality and efficiency.7.

Investigate customer complaints and drive root cause analysis to identify and resolve quality issues in a timely manner.8. Manage and maintain quality documentation, including quality manuals, procedures, and work instructions.9.

Stay abreast of industry developments and regulatory changes and ensure that our quality systems comply with relevant standards and regulations.10.

Provide regular reports on the performance of the quality management systems and communicate any areas of concern or improvement opportunities to management.11.

Maintain compliance with company practices Periodic testing, Recalls, Round Robin testing, and trials related to Citric Acid. 12.

Follow up and aid in supplier verifications and audits of suppliers when necessary for compliance with the supplier management program.13.

Support corporate quality with SOP development and review of company documents.14. Facilitate and support the utilization of the Gensuite application within the quality team.15. Manage and maintain customer relationships with additional product testing, sample shipments, and results. Including customer visit and audits to the site.16. Maintain and audit the use of Gensuite inspection tool for GMP inspection of the plant. Ensure compliance with close out of findings for the site when issues are identified.17. Participate in customer meetings and through the onboarding process to provide insight of the quality systems at the site.18. Maintain MDE permissions, use, and inspection completion to ensure compliance with verification of activities throughout the plant.29.

Maintain a capital budget to ensure the correct equipment is being purchased for the lab to maintain adequate test results.20.

Support and lead the lab team in their development to the next career steps, removing roadblocks and barriers for them to achieve their personal goal.

Set up certifications within reason to support their growth plans and meet at least monthly to review objectives.21. Work with the lab team on union needs and questions to help understand the contract. Work with the site's union leadership to ensure contract compliance. Understand the team's needs/wants to help create a working environment that ensures its growth and harmony. Ensure that the monthly crew meetings presentation is prepped and ready, this feeds into BRC compliance. 22.

Verify Vendor Management assessment is completed in Trace Gains, procurement approval and spec review, QMM, IAP, and IPX changes with internal and external teams.

Facilitate new chemical reviews and approvals for the site. Work with procurement on supplier complaints.23.

Maintain damage report list, block material, add batch remarks, GMP inspections, support in compliance with standards such as GMPs, pest control, glass control, training on quality systems, sampling techniques, reversing customer returns, cut and dump unblocking for transport, communicating quality issues that they are going to see coming from the plant, customer return inspections, transportation trailer issues inspection.

24. Communicates changes to standards, customers, or specifications. Upcoming inspections or audits that are known. Reporting of analytical results from the lab to the team. Status of lab capabilities, equipment, and personnel. Chemical control program. Pest control program, GMP, HAACP, food safety, food defense, BRCGS, Halal, Kosher, dept of ag, FDA, etc. Water quality audits.

Calibrations of quality equipment, annual quality training, Crew meetings, Contractor training, Lab scheduling and coverage, test method reviews, testing compliance, and ERG support.

Externally communicate the plant's issues with quality, our quality goals/targets, and ensure audit compliance. 25. Oversees the timely release of finished goods and raw materials26. Retention sample management27. Prioritization of lab work assignmentsABOUT YOU1. Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., chemistry, biology, pharmaceutical sciences, Manufacturing) is required (or equitable industrial chemistry/micro experience). A master's degree or higher is preferred.2. Proven experience in a laboratory setting, including 2-3 years in a leadership role.3. Familiarity with laboratory techniques, methodology, and instrumentation related to the specific industry or field.4. Strong knowledge of laboratory safety guidelines, quality control procedures, and regulatory compliance.5. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.6. Proficient in using laboratory software and data management systems.7. Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, to interact with staff, clients, and management.8. Strong leadership abilities, with experience in supervising and motivating a team.9. Detail-oriented and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently.10. Flexibility to work outside regular business hours, as needed. On call as needed.

HACCP CertificationPCQI Animal and Human food Certification preferred (must attain within six months)Internal auditor certification (must attain within six months)BRCGS understanding.

GMP certification (must attain within six months)ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONRewards & benefits Competitive salary / 401 K matching and non-contingent matching plans / Healthcare / Medical insuranceCareer developmentOur structure provides autonomy and accountability in your role.

You have scope to develop a depth of expertise and the opportunity to follow career pathways outside the norm.

Working with us in DaytonSpecializing in citric acid production, our plant in Dayton is a 24/7, unionized site with a longstanding relationship to the local community.

Our team of 100+ colleagues put its focus on safety, quality, and excellence.

There is also an increasing emphasis on cross-communication, training, and employee engagement to give everyone a part to play in shaping our culture and driving improvement on site.

Relocating to Dayton (or our region)Dayton is family-friendly city just east of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, and less than two hours from Cincinnati, Columbus, and Indianapolis.

The greater Dayton area is made up of over 11 smaller communities adding to the choice of places to live.

The region is renowned as one of outdoor adventure capitals of the Midwest and has a thriving arts and cultural scene.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & BelongingWe are passionate believers in the power of difference. We strive to represent the communities in which we operate and to provide an inclusive, welcoming environment for all.

We want Primient to be a place where every employee feels they belong and knows they are seen, heard, valued and safe to speak up.

Our aspiration is to unlock the full potential in diverse perspectives, while offering everyone an equal chance to grow, thrive and progress.

Primient is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.

California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA")The Company is committed to complying with the California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA") and all data privacy and laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees.

We collect the following categories of personal information for the purpose of hiring the best qualified applicants and to comply with applicable employment laws:

Name and contact information; Job preference and work availability; Social Security Number and/or other identification information; Education and qualifications; Employment history and experience; Military service; Reference and background check information, including relevant criminal history and credit history; Social media information; Pre-employment test results; Post-offer medical examination information and results, including drug test results; Voluntary self-disclosure information regarding minority, veteran, and disability status; and Information provided by you during the hiring process.