Process Verification Supervisor (Quality Control) - Nutrient Ingredient Manufacturing
Innophos is hiring a Process Verification Supervisor at our Nutrient Ingredient Manufacturing location in North Salt Lake, UT. The Process Verification Supervisor plays a pivotal role in ensuring the quality and safety of food ingredients manufactured within the facility by verifying all aspects of quality operations on the production floor. This position is responsible for monitoring adherence to food safety standards, managing non-conformance investigations, and implementing corrective actions. The Process Verification (PV) Supervisor will guide and develop the Process Verification team, fostering collaboration across departments to ensure compliance and adherence to food safety and regulatory standards through effective communication with Quality Management, and actively supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee PV processes, including raw material, Equipment Clearance, Line Check, Sampling, In Process Verification (Metal Detector Verification, Magnet Checks, Mesh Tests, LOD), Printing Labels, Scale verification, Equipment / Tool Calibration
- Draft, update, review, audit, and update all PV operation-related SOPs, protocols, plan, working instructions, statements, templates, spreadsheets as requested
- Lead investigations and root cause analysis for, and oversee the development of CAPA, including those related to customer complaints
- Coordinate internal trials or validations, including production and cleaning validation with the support of the plant lab and QA
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with FSMA, SQF, GMP, HACCP, Kosher, Halal, ISO 17025, and other regulatory requirements
- Lead and mentor the PV team, providing training, and conducting performance/disciplinary reviews, while ensuring the team has the necessary resources and up-to-date job descriptions to perform effectively
- Supervise the purchasing, ordering, and procurement of PV tools and supplies
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and projects
- Ensure all PV activities comply with safety regulations, proactively preventing accidents and demonstrating a commitment to safety across the entire PV operation environment
- Work cross-functionally between Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Corporate
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Food Science or a related field is preferred, otherwise at least 5 – 10 years of experience leading teams
- Relevant certifications (e.g., SQF, GMP, CQA, CQE, Lean Manufacturing) are a plus
- 3 or more years of supervisory/leading experience within a food, nutrition supplement, or related manufacturing environment
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Familiarity with 21 CFR 111, 21 CFR 117, cGMP, FSMA, SQF, HACCP, Kosher, and Halal regulations
- Project management skills to oversee quality improvement initiatives
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), with strong data analysis and reporting capabilities
- Strong communication skills (both verbal and written) and problem-solving abilities to effectively address non-conformities
- Ability to follow Good Manufacturing Practices including the proper wearing of clean protective clothing, following personal hygiene standards, and adherence to food/drink/tobacco restrictions
Supervisory Responsibility
- Direct: 6
Environment and/or Physical Factors
- Work is generally performed in an office environment, with standard office equipment available
- Requires frequent lab and plant field visits that may require the use of protective clothing & personal devices: Safety shoes, hard hat, safety glasses, earplugs, mask, goggles, insulated gloves, safety vest, harness, hair net, slicker suit, self-contained breathing apparatus
- Frequent walking and office work
- Occasional lifting (up to 55 lbs.), squatting, climbing ladders/stairs, standing, bending, temperature changes
- Rarely operates heavy or mobile equipment
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision benefits which start the 1st of the month after hire
- Annual incentive bonus eligibility based on individual and company performance
- Tax advantaged health savings and spending accounts
- 401k eligibility with company match and annual discretionary contribution
- Time off: vacation, holidays/floating holidays, personal and sick days
- Company provided Life and Disability Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Fitness Membership Reimbursement Program
- Educational assistance program
The benefits set forth in this posting reflect Innophos’ current benefits for similarly situated employees, are subject in all respects to the terms and conditions of the applicable program policies and may be modified or discontinued by Innophos in the future (subject to applicable law).
About Innophos
Innophos is a leading international producer of specialty ingredient solutions that deliver far-reaching, versatile benefits for the food, health, nutrition and industrial markets. We leverage our expertise in the science and technology of blending and formulating phosphate, mineral and botanical based ingredients for our customers. Our people are the heart of our organization and the foundation of our success. We are driven by our core values of safety, diversity, integrity and collaboration. Headquartered in Cranbury, New Jersey, Innophos has manufacturing operations across the United States, in Canada, Mexico and China and sells into over 70 countries.
Innophos is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. Innophos is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates in our recruiting process, as required by applicable federal, state and local laws.