MeriCal® · 10 hours ago
Quality and Compliance Supervisor
MeriCal is a leader in the dietary supplement industry, providing innovative manufacturing and packaging solutions. The Quality and Compliance Supervisor is responsible for ensuring adherence to food and dietary supplement regulations, managing quality policies, and leading the compliance team in audit preparation and product inspections.
Consumer GoodsHealthcareManufacturingHealth Care
Responsibilities
Supervises projects, assists in defining project objectives, organizing, and prioritizing tasks, and conducting necessary research
Interfaces frequently with various internal departments (e.g., Marketing, Purchasing, Research and Development, Sales, Quality), suppliers, customers, and government/regulatory officials in accomplishing project milestones and company audits
Provide direction and leadership for product quality and compliance
Supervise the day-to-day workflow for the compliance team members to complete tasks in an efficient and timely manner
Responsible for the development and management of staff, timesheet review/approval, and daily direction setting of internal office staff, lab, and inspection personnel
Communicating and alerting management of any unusual occurrence and any pertinent issues that impact production & packaging
Supervises the generation of Manufacturing Batch release documentation, batch record documentation review, authorization for product packaging release, and effectively communicating product status to operations
Ensuring documentation for QA Holds, Non-Conformance Reports, Corrective Actions, Customer Complaints, and Product Investigations
Be part of a team that ensures Quality continuous improvement processes meet the company’s key performance expectations and collaborate on plans for improvements, as necessary
With direction from senior management, ensure all internal and external customer requests and departmental requirements are met
Responds to customer's technical questions, complaints, and data regarding produced products
Maintains a continued awareness and understanding of FDA regulations and guidance documents regarding food and dietary supplements
Resolves routine, non-routine, and complex problems by applying extensive technical knowledge and experience
Maintains accurate, up-to-date records and databases
Accept additional assignments and responsibilities as deemed necessary by senior management
Strong knowledge of cGMP FDA requirements and regulations as they pertain to Quality in a dietary supplement manufacturing & packaging environment CFR parts 111, 117 and 211
Review and approve technical documentation and support global regulatory strategies
Ability to communicate effectively with all department heads to train, evaluate, inspect, and process critical data as it relates to MeriCal’s SOP/GMP’s
Must be computer literate with the ability to write SOP’s, training guides and other critical requirements as necessary to comply with all FDA requirements in a Dietary Supplement Manufacturing facility
Must possess experience dealing with inspectors from the FDA, State, or other local regulatory officials to ensure a positive result for MeriCal
Experience in training all employees regarding SOP/GMP’s with positive results
Review/approve all proposed labeling designs and updates to approved internal label/insert documents
Review, interpret and evaluate food products and labels to ensure compliance with relevant food regulations, as defined
Review/approve and evaluate raw material testing specifications adherence to applicable regulatory, internal, and customer requirements
Responsible for the review and/or development of ingredient statements, allergen statements, and nutrition facts panels
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in food science, nutrition, biology, or related field
Minimum of 3 years' experience in food and dietary supplement, labeling, regulatory, manufacturing, retail and/or similar experience
Minimum of 1 year direct supervisory experience leading a Quality team
Strong knowledge of cGMP FDA requirements and regulations as they pertain to Quality in a dietary supplement manufacturing & packaging environment CFR parts 111, 117 and 211
Must be computer literate with the ability to write SOP's, training guides and other critical requirements as necessary to comply with all FDA requirements in a Dietary Supplement Manufacturing facility
Must possess experience dealing with inspectors from the FDA, State, or other local regulatory officials to ensure a positive result for MeriCal
Experience in training all employees regarding SOP/GMP's with positive results
Ability to communicate effectively with all department heads to train, evaluate, inspect, and process critical data as it relates to MeriCal's SOP/GMP's
Review and approve technical documentation and support global regulatory strategies
Review/approve all proposed labeling designs and updates to approved internal label/insert documents
Review, interpret and evaluate food products and labels to ensure compliance with relevant food regulations, as defined
Review/approve and evaluate raw material testing specifications adherence to applicable regulatory, internal, and customer requirements
Responsible for the review and/or development of ingredient statements, allergen statements, and nutrition facts panels
Preferred
HACCP Certification
Food Safety Training
PCQI
SQF Practitioner
FSVP Certification
Benefits
No-cost vision insurance (yes, you read that right!), employer-paid life insurance, paid company holidays, generous paid time off, sick leave, employee assistance program, and a comprehensive wellness program.
Affordable medical and dental insurance plans tailored for you and your dependents.
Exceptional supplemental benefits, including Accident, Critical Illness, Hospitalization indemnity plans, and pet insurance.
401(k) matching plan and more!