Quality Lead
Company: Ingredion Incorporated
Location: Idaho Falls
Posted on: May 3, 2025
Job Description:
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contact us using the forms provided on this site.SCHEDULE: On-Site
Monday - Friday (8-hour shift)JOB TYPE: Full-Time, On-site.The
Quality Lead, under general supervision, leads and oversees the
Idaho Falls laboratory and personnel. They are responsible for
coordinating and supporting accurate and timely product testing to
meet the needs of internal and external customers for data and
information on process and product quality. The Quality Lead will
perform analytical testing and manage sampling for microbiological
tests on finished products and in-process samples. They will be
responsible for entering all pertinent data into SAP. The Quality
Lead will lead quality audits and investigations using CI tools and
demonstrate excellent laboratory techniques. Assist the Regional
Quality manager with technical duties to achieve departmental
goals. Manage Ingredion Plant document management systems by
ensuring all data, records, and documents. Also responsible for the
internal audit process.Core Responsibilities/Essential
Functions:
- Direct the workforce by planning, scheduling, and coordinating
the laboratory's daily activities to ensure the accurate and timely
completion of testing.
- Have working knowledge of Quality Management practices (ISO,
FSSC 22000, Kosher, Halal, etc.) and champion establishing best
practices on site.
- Knowledge of the Hazard Control System (HACCP) and the Food
Safety / Food Defense systems, including Food Defense Intentional
Adulteration Inspections.
- Maintain accurate laboratory records for compliance with
retention and data recording procedures in accordance with all
applicable regulatory standards.
- Assess the current demands on laboratory services.
- Prioritize testing based on business needs and departmental
goals.
- Maintain calibration records and standards traceable to NIST
where applicable.
- Prepare and standardize chemical reagents when necessary.
- Ensure necessary laboratory supplies and equipment are
available.
- Oversee and administer the laboratory proficiency testing
programs.
- Ensure that special test analysis needed to support
optimization of in-process parameters is performed in an
appropriate and timely manner.
- Conduct Out-of-Specification investigations and monitor OOS
trends.
- Maintain document files consistent with the requirements of the
corporate records retention policies and governmental records
retention requirements concerning environment, health, safety, and
quality, including FSSC 22000 and ISO 9001.
- Responsible for initiating change requests within the Document
Management System, identifying reviewers and approvers, maintaining
traceability tracking during approval and notification of approval
as per documented Change Control procedure.
- Responsible for the Internal audit program, including
organizing, scheduling, and collaborating with the team.
- Environmental monitoring swabbing and records management.
- Provide assistance to audits for compliance with quality
systems as per customer, quality, and regulatory systems.
- Revise and develop laboratory SOPs to stay current with
scientific developments and customer and business needs.
- Evaluate new analytical equipment and instrumentation
methodology.
- Evaluate test results to improve technician and instrument
performance.
- Identify, investigate, and facilitate the resolution of
document deficiencies such as missing, incomplete, or incorrectly
completed inspections, audits, and reports concerning
environmental, health, and safety.
- Work with logistics and operations to ensure timely product
disposition.
- Support performance management activities and site development
efforts to enhance the talent capability and provide ongoing
personal development of staff.
- Train laboratory technicians on current GMPs, GLPs, ISOs, and
standard test methods and procedures.
- Work with operations providing technical assistance to
identify, investigate, and resolve process discrepancies.
- Review Out-of-Specification results with the Quality Assurance
and Control Manager and implement the required corrective
action.Qualified candidates will have:Work environment:
- Capacity to solve problems through creative, innovative
solutions and challenge traditional task methods.
- Ability to rapidly learn new skills and expand expertise into
other areas of science.
- Self-starter with a high degree of initiative.
- Ability to work in a diverse team environment, to build
consensus, and to foster positive relationships.
- Demonstrated organizational skills, as well as managed and
prioritized multiple tasks.
- Ability to train and coach others to improve performance.
- Strong oral, written, and computer skills.Education and
experience:
- Bachelor's degree in chemistry, food science, or a related
field.
- Experience in managing a quality control laboratory within a
related industry.
- Ability to evaluate personnel needs/effectiveness and coach and
implement effective development activities for staff.
- Experience with analytical chemistry and chromatography.
- Possess good working knowledge of laboratory practices.
- ISO 22000:2018 and FSSC 22000 lead auditor.
- Must be available for some weekend and after-hour coverage as
needed.
- Experience in data control and information systems, controlled
documentation, filing, and managing document processes and
programs.
- Strong computer skills with knowledge in the use of MS Office,
SAP, and Intelex.Relocation Available: Yes (within Country)TITLE:
Quality LeadLOCATION: Idaho Falls, IDREPORTS TO: Regional Quality
ManagerDIRECT REPORTS: YesRelocation Available: Yes, Within
RegionPay Range: $81,680.00-$108,906.67 AnnualThis pay range is not
a guarantee of compensation or salary. Final base salary will be
determined based on several factors which may include but are not
limited to responsibilities of the job, education, experience,
knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity,
alignment with market data and applicable bargaining agreement (if
any).Incentive Compensation: As a part of the total compensation
package, this role may be eligible for the Ingredion Annual
Incentive Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus.Benefits:
Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package
which includes medical, dental and vision coverage as well as a
401(k) plan with a competitive company match.About
IngredionIngredion is a leading global, plant-based ingredients
solutions company. We make sweeteners, starches, nutrition
ingredients and biomaterials that are used by customers in everyday
products from foods and beverages to paper and pharmaceuticals.At
Ingredion, we embrace possibilities and inspire each other to think
big. Together, we are reimagining how we can make life better
through our differentiated ingredients and innovative solutions.We
share an inspiring purpose - to make life better, for our
colleagues, our customers, our communities, and the world. We
belong to a culture of bold innovators, of people who believe that
their skills, creativity, and passion can deliver solutions that
can enhance people's lives.We create what's next, transforming our
imagination into innovation.Inclusion and BelongingWe have an
inclusive and collaborative environment to build and grow a career
in a multinational company. Here, everyone can be their authentic
selves and be part of a community of talented and caring people,
interacting with professionals around the world, made up of diverse
backgrounds, cultures and industries. We are encouraged to think
differently and innovate through collaboration and experimentation.
We are constantly imagining new ways to bring value to our
customers, through new ingredients, solutions, and ways of
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