Quality Control Manager
At Sensient Technologies, we are experts in 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.
We are seeking a Quality Control Manager to join our BioNutrients team. In this role, you will own the quality and product safety for the Juneau facility – which is a 24/7 operation supporting the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries.
If you are a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced production environment and takes pride in accuracy, collaboration, and continuous improvement, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact and grow with us.
What you will do:
- Own the Quality and Product Safety function for the Juneau facility, a 24/7/365 manufacturing facility.
- Lead a team including our QC supervisor, Food Safety Manager, Sanitation Supervisor, as well as our QA and QC teams (~15 direct + indirect reports).
- Collaborate with supply chain, engineering, operations, R&D and maintenance teams to ensure we produce high quality products on time and in full.
- Lead continuous improvement efforts for the Quality and Sanitation functions at the facility, act as a subject matter expert for all quality and product related issues.
- Own audits, investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions for the facility for quality related issues.
- Oversee and take a hands-on approach with all manufacturing team members to build and support a culture of quality and food safety.
What you will bring
- Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry or a related science field, or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years in Quality supervision/management in a food manufacturing or similar industry. Experience with the GFSI standards preferred.
- Experience with RCAs, Audits, and Quality improvement projects.
- Strong communication and leadership skills.
- Hands-on and data driven approach – with proven experience in both.
- Technical and Analytical skills to support product testing inquiries and internal investigations.
- Ability to support and oversee the performance of QC laboratory, Sanitation, and Food Safety work.
What you will get
- Ownership over the quality function at a 24/7 plant, with the opportunity to own all initiatives and improvements for a growing business and plant.
- An opportunity to be part of a global company that supports your development.
- A cross functional and collaborative work environment, where you will get exposure with multiple priorities, customers, and manufacturing initiatives.
- An excellent salary, benefit offering and development opportunities
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 Global BioNutrients:
Sensient Global BioNutrients provides a broad portfolio of consistent, innovative, and tailored nutrient solutions to meet your diverse application needs and deliver value through improved productivity, processing time and product performance.
SPONSORSHP: 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.
Sensient is an Equal Opportunity Employer, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.
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