Quality Assurance Lead

Company: Ingredion Incorporated
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: February 23, 2021

Job Description:

Develop, direct and provide leadership for the implementation and continuous improvement of the plant's quality assurance systems, process and supporting records. Ensure compliance with regulatory and customer requirements and work with the site management team to make these systems consistent, practical and cost effective.--As Quality Assurance Lead, your responsibilities will include:

• Acting as the technical expert on quality assurance expectations for plant personnel.--
• Ensure compliance to external certifications such as ISO, FSSC, Organic, Kosher, etc.--
• Lead and manage the QA team to maintain accurate and functional quality records, instructions and manuals.--
• Develop and implement new QA procedures as needed and review, revise and improve existing systems on a periodic basis.--
• Manage the customer complaint program to satisfy customers and prevent reoccurrence.--
• Review audit findings. Develop and implement required corrective actions.--
• Respond professionally to customer inquiries and regulatory agencies, such as the FDA and the IN Department of Health.--
• In conjunction with site leadership, manage communication to all levels of the organization, including weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting requirements.
• Ensure site compliance with all regulatory requirements and provide awareness and direction for regulatory changes.
• Drive continuous improvements. Apply scientific methodology, use of root cause and statistical analysis tools to support recommendations for process improvements.
• Analyze, evaluate and implement recommendations on product quality attributes. Direct the development and effective training of plant employees to comply with QA programs
• Develop strong working relationships outside of the plant to satisfy customers.--
• Provide back-up coverage for the Quality Manager
• Ensure compliance with internal and external training requirements to meet regulatory and customer requirements.--The Quality Assurance Lead position is well-suited for you if you have:
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization
  • Ability to deliver results with little direction and lead others in a challenging, dynamic union work environment
  • Well-organized, detail oriented and strong leadership abilities
  • Proactive and innovative with a strong will to succeed
  • Ability to present QA programs to customersQualified candidates will have:
    • Bachelor's Degree in a technical field such as Engineering or Microbiology
    • Trained in Six-Sigma, SPC and Lean Manufacturing principles
    • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications
    • Strong communicator and ability to explain details to match audience
    • Demonstrated analytical problem-solving skills
    • Assertive, creative, energetic and positive thinking We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Relocation Available:No Posted 25 Days Ago Full time Req-14088 About Us Company Background: Ingredion is a Fortune 500 global provider of ingredient solutions that help nourish, comfort, sustain, and delight people around the world. We make sweeteners, starches, nutrition ingredients, and biomaterials from plant sources such as corn, tapioca, rice, sago, and potato. Our innovative ingredients are used by customers from almost 60 industry sectors across more than 40 countries; they show up in everyday products, from foods and beverages to paper and pharmaceuticals. And we do it all in a planet-friendly, sustainable manner. We bring the potential of people, nature, and technology together to make life better.
      That's our inspiring purpose at Ingredion. We are all IN to make life better - for our customers, our communities, and the world. Every day, Ingredion employees bring their skill, creativity, and passion together to deliver ingredient solutions that enhance people's lives. We are innovators who combine the power of technology with the best of nature to delight customers and consumers. We hold ourselves to the highest standards in ethics, safety, quality, and sustainability. Unlocking the potential of people, nature, and technology to make life better is what drives us in every aspect of our business.
      
      If you are interested in making life better, we want to learn more about you! A bit about what you can expect from the employee experience at Ingredion: The chance to make a difference No matter where you work in the company, you'll have an opportunity to make life better--- for our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world. Passionate people, motivated to excel Our highly talented people have a passion for learning and achievement and are driven by our inspiring purpose to make life better and our core values: Care First, Be Preferred, Everyone Belongs, Innovate Boldly, and Owner's Mindset. A warm, welcoming environment At Ingredion, everyone belongs! We embrace diversity and foster an inclusive work environment where individuals feel supported and enabled to contribute their very best every day. A place where you can grow personally and professionally We believe everyone has great potential, and we strive to nurture that potential into great personal and professional achievements. An environment that enables innovation and collaboration We are creating the conditions that inspire and enable innovation - in our products and services, as well as in how we do our work day-to-day.
      
      We're looking for passionate candidates who have the right capabilities and who are all IN to help us bring our purpose and values to life.

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