Location: Ankeny,IA, USA
This role focuses on providing strategic direction and driving continuous improvement of Proliant's quality and food safety management systems. A key priority is aligning U.S. and New Zealand manufacturing processes under a single Quality Management System. Additionally, the role collaborates with the Regulatory Specialist to ensure compliance and expand global market access for PHB's diagnostic, nutrition, and therapeutic products.
**JOB QUALIFICATIONS:**
**Education:** Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry or Chemical/Biochemical Engineering and/or equivalent experience in Nutraceutical or Pharmaceutical quality assurance (QA) required.
**Experience:**
+ 5+ years of experience within food ingredient manufacturing, food safety, quality assurance. Experience in animal vaccine production, bulk ingredient or dietary supplement manufacturing, medical device; nutraceutical or pharmaceutical highly preferred.
+ Proven skills related to quality assurance or regulatory affairs in a manufacturing and corporate environment, including development/improvement of quality systems and education/training of employees required.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Experience with global export markets highly preferred.
**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:**
+ Implement and manage quality assurance activities and strategies.
+ Develop and oversee product safety and quality programs to meet/exceed customer and regulatory standards (USDA, FDA, MPI).
+ Analyze and communicate critical quality data to drive continuous improvement and efficiency.
+ Address food safety and quality concerns with corporate and plant teams.
+ Manage the Quality Management System (QMS) for compliance.
+ Collaborate with the Regulatory Specialist to ensure compliance with FDA, USDA, and MPI regulations.
+ Monitor domestic and international quality standards to identify risks and opportunities.
+ Educate stakeholders on quality decisions and lead ESG program initiatives.
+ Support supplier quality processes and coordinate with LGI shared services.
+ Prepare and present internal/external reports and represent the company during audits.
+ Build and maintain relationships with co-manufacturers, suppliers, and quality teams across LGI.
+ Provide tactical support to quality teams as needed.
+ Perform other duties as assigned by Senior Leadership.
**SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS:**
+ Expertise in cGMP and ISO:9001 standards.
+ Proficiency in food ingredient and dietary supplement safety principles.
+ Strong attention to detail, organizational, and communication skills.
+ Ability to manage multiple tasks/projects and maintain confidentiality.
+ Capable of working independently and in a team environment.
+ Skilled in technical analysis and presenting complex information.
+ Familiarity with LGI's process and product testing procedures.
+ Flexible for domestic/international travel and extended hours.
**Why You'll Love Working at Proliant Health & Biologicals**
At PHB, we prioritize your well-being, career growth, and work-life balance. In addition to competitive compensation, our comprehensive benefits include:
+ **Health & Wellness:** Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans, mental health support, wellness incentives, and telemedicine options.
+ **Financial Security:** Tuition reimbursement, 401(k) retirement match, company-paid disability and life insurance, and flexible spending accounts.
+ **Time to Recharge:** PTO beginning at 3 weeks' per year, 9 paid holidays, and 40 hours of parental leave.
+ **Community Engagement:** 8 hours of volunteer time off and opportunities to participate in charitable initiatives,
Join us to advance your career while making a meaningful impact in the life sciences industry!
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LGI's foundation began in 1916 as the Lauridsen Creamery, selling butter, eggs and poultry to the local community. Although our headquarters in Ankeny, Iowa, is not far from the old creamery in Dedham, Iowa, the company is now worldwide with more than fifty manufacturing and sales locations in twenty countries and sales in more than sixty countries.
Each company under the LGI umbrella is truly independent. They have the ability and the charge to be entrepreneurial, to seek out new markets, to develop new products and applications, and - above all - to discover new ways to add value through fractionation and novel application.
What's more, because some LGI companies have offices and presence around the world, all LGI companies benefit from their exposure to new markets, new products, new applications and new thinking.