Quality Control Lab Manager Glanbia Join this dynamic team focused on delivering better nutrition for every step of life's journey The Opportunity We are seeking a dedicated Quality Control Manager to oversee all aspects of quality control in our nutritional premix facility. This role involves developing and managing quality processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and leading a team of skilled professionals. This permanent, full-time position will report to the Quality Assurance Manager and is fully onsite. Essential functions include but are not limited to the following:
- Lead and Mentor: Manage and mentor laboratory and quality control staff.
- Quality Assurance: Supervise the inspection and release of raw materials and finished products.
- Testing Oversight: Ensure all materials and blends meet specifications usingadvanced instrumentation (HPLC, FT-IR, UV/VIS, ICPMS, particle size analyzer, etc.).
- Process Management: Handle out-of-specification investigations and corrective actions.
- Material Review: Oversee the review and disposition of deficient materials.
- Equipment Maintenance: Maintain laboratory equipment and procedures for accurate, timely, and cost-effective analysis.
- Collaboration: Work with Manufacturing to resolve quality issues and drive improvements.
- Compliance: Ensure adherence to audit standards and regulatory requirements.
The Skills you will bring to the team - Educational Background: BS in Food Science, Chemistry, or related field (Master's preferred).
- Experience: 3-5 years in quality control and management.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in writing and maintaining SOPs, analytical laboratory testing, and using MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Interpersonal Skills: Strong communication abilities and team-oriented mindset.
- Work Ethic: Independent, proactive, detail-oriented, and organized.
- Flexibility: Ability to handle multiple tasks and work flexible hours.
- Specialized Knowledge: Experience with amino acids, vitamins, fine chemicals, and allergens.
- Problem-Solving: Strong decision-making skills and ability to collaborate effectively.
If you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please apply!
Where and how you will work The opportunity will be based in
Springfield, Missourie and is fully onsite.
What we would like to offer you! The opportunity to develop your career on a global stage, continuous learning through an on-demand learning platform, and acompetitive compensation package including staff discounts, generous family leave policy, health & dental plan, competitive salary, 401K.
About Glanbia The Glanbia Group comprises three divisions:
Glanbia Performance Nutrition,
Glanbia Nutritional's, and
Joint Ventures Collectively and with our partners we offer an incredible breadth of expertise in nutrition. We employ a team of 6,000 people, work with global food and beverage companies, and sell our award-winning and market-leading products in 130 countries worldwide. At Glanbia, we celebrate diversity, because we know that our individual strengths make us stronger together. We welcome and encourage interest from a variety of candidates, we will give your application consideration, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.At Glanbia, our culture celebrates individuality, knowing that together we are more.