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Job Description :

Elevate Quality in Gummy Dietary Supplements! As a Quality Supervisor under the Quality Manager, you'll ensure our gummy dietary supplements comply with FDA 21 CFR Part 111 and food safety policies. You'll monitor and maintain product quality through inspections, testing, and communication, and promptly address any deviations.

About MeriCal :

MeriCal is a leading private-label and contract manufacturer of dietary supplements in the United States. With a cumulative experience of over 90 years, our dedicated industry experts drive innovation in delivering product solutions tailored for today’s markets. MeriCal LLC is committed to providing top-tier dietary supplements prioritizing consumer health and wellness. Explore more about us at www.merical.com.

What it’s Like to Work Here :

Ask our employees, and the one word they’d use to describe working at MeriCal is “great.” Our team members all share a positive attitude, problem- solving abilities, and drive, enabling them to produce excellently even during fast-paced shifts.

About the Role:

• Responsible for ensuring Good Manufacturing Practices [21 CFR Part 111] & Food Safety policies are adhered throughout the facility.
• Responsible for in line inspections within manufacturing and packaging areas towards established customer specifications.
• Communicating and alerting management of any unusual occurrence and any pertinent issues that affects production & packaging.
• Participates in writing, editing, and updating company policies & SOP.
• Responsible for product monitoring towards maintaining, calibrating, and troubleshooting in process testing [ATP, pH, Water Activity, Brix etc.] towards established objective measurements.
• Responsible for sampling the product components following MeriCal’s SOP for “proper Sampling Technique”, locating corresponding production records for lots to be sampled and transferring sampled lots for sample retentions, customer requests, laboratory testing etc.
• Participates with generating Manufacturing Batch release documentation, reviewing batch record documentation, authorization for product packaging release and effectively communicating product status to operations.
• Participates with the documentation for QA Holds, Non-Conformance Reports, Corrective Actions, Customer Complaints and Product Investigations.
• Maintain a safe working environment by adhering to requirements by EHS, OSHA and all government food safety, sanitation, and quality regulations.
• Oversees a team of Quality Inspectors [2-4] and ensures assigned tasks are competently completed within a timely manner.
• Responsible to perform additional miscellaneous duties as assigned.

• Ability to follow written instruction including Manufacturing batch records, Safety policies, and Quality requirements.
• Quality conscious with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience in food manufacturing, nutraceutical manufacturing, or possess mechanical aptitude.
• Experience working in a team environment and providing process verification for team members. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and calculate percentages.
• BS / BA degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Biology or Food Science preferred.
• Relevant coursework and / or experience in lieu of education may be considered.
• 3 – 5 years of experience in food manufacturing Quality Assurance role.

Qualifications to be a Quality Supervisor:

• Prior experience working in Quality environment for dietary supplement [preferred], confectionary [preferred] and / or food & beverage manufacturing
• Must be familiar with cGMP FDA requirements and regulations as they pertain to Quality in a dietary supplement manufacturing & packaging environment CFR 111 and 211.
• Must be computer literate and familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, and other software necessary to work in the Quality Assurance Department.
• Attention to detail and ability to adapt to change in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to read, write and effectively communicate in English.
• Ability to effectively communicate in Spanish is a plus.

Preferred:

• HACCP Certification
• Food Safety Training
• PCQI
• SQF Practitioner

The Perks :

At MeriCal, we value our team members and offer exceptional benefits:

• No cost (yes, you read that right!) vision insurance, employer-paid life insurance, 12 paid company holidays, generous paid time off benefits and sick time, employee assistance program and a comprehensive wellness program
• Affordable medical and dental insurance plans that fit the needs for you and your dependents
• Outstanding supplemental benefits, including Accident, Critical Illness, Hospitalization indemnity plans, and pet insurance
• Matching 401k plan and more!

Join us in our pursuit of wellness through innovation! Click on the 'apply' button below to be part of our dynamic team. Best of luck!

The salary range stated here is the low and high end of the pay range for this position. They do not necessarily reflect actual compensation that may be earned and are not a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee. Actual starting rate of pay may vary based on factors that include, but are not limited to, position offered, location, work education, training, and experience.

MeriCal uses E-Verify to confirm authorization to work in the United States. For more information on E-Verify please visit the following website: https://www.e-verify.gov/employees

MeriCal is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace that is inclusive and free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected, and where differences are embraced as strengths. We are dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes equality and celebrates diversity.