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Quality Control Manager
QUALITY CONTROL MANAGER
At Sensient Technologies, we are experts in the science, art and innovation of color and flavor. We are market savvy and visionary. We are problem solvers. And we will be better with you.
This opportunity is 100% office based in St Louis, MO
Are you looking for a growth opportunity in QC? Would you thrive in an environment where you would be responsible for seeking improved ways to better serve customers, both internally and externally?
Our successful QC Manager will be responsible for a dynamic team and will monitor and direct quality control laboratory activities in our Color/PCSM Division.
What you’ll do:
- Manage the activities of the QC team, sets priorities. Determine and recommend QC lab equipment/processes/procedures
- Conduct Measurement System Analysis Studies (Gage R&R) to determine method R&R and identify methods that have excessive variation. Set up studies to identify sources of variations and eliminate or reduce them.
- Recommend meaningful physical and chemical specifications for raw materials and production intermediates.
- Test samples, as needed, prior to releasing for mix stock and sending to FDA for repack or original certification. Review FDA specifications and establish assays to be run to assure that manufactured batches will be certified. Keep this list current to meet changing FDA criteria.
- First Pass-Calculate and report out first along with other KPIs established by the food division (ie First Pass, Customer Inquiry, and Proficiency Testing).
- Work with associations such as the AOAC and FDA on test methods and regulations.
What you’ll bring:
- Certification in Six Sigma or related methodology.
- Operations background or experience is preferred along with familiarity in test methodology in us in QC labs.
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry is preferred or five years’ experience in Quality/Product Safety with Sensient is required.
- 5 years of Quality Control & Product Safety experience in a manufacturing environment is a must.
- 5 plus years of previous management experience managing a QC Operation is preferred.
What you’ll get:
- Opportunity to collaborate with your colleagues, onsite 5 days per week
- An excellent salary, benefit offering and development opportunities
- A thorough and effective training experience during onboarding and beyond
- SPONSORSHIP: Due to our inability to offer visa sponsorship, we can only consider candidates who are authorized to work in the United States without the need for employment visa sponsorship.
- RELOCATION: We are unable to offer relocation assistance. The successful candidate will be expected to work at our location in St Louis, MO and must reside in area or be willing to commute.
- THIRD PARTY AGENCY: Any unsolicited submissions received from recruitment agencies will be considered property of Sensient Technologies, and we will not be liable for any fees or obligations related to those submissions.
About Sensient:
Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, specialty colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands.
About Sensient Colors:
Sensient Colors is a leading developer, producer, and supplier of natural and synthetic color systems for customers around the globe. The Company's high-performance products play a vital role in the manufacture of foods and beverages, cosmetic and pharmaceutical colors and coatings, and colors for agricultural uses, household cleaners and paper products.
Sensient is an Equal Opportunity Employer, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.
(At this time, we are not accepting any candidate requiring relocation outside of US or requiring visa sponsorship)
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