Quality Manager

The Quality Manager located in Buffalo Grove collaborates with the Regulatory and Quality Manager (RQM) for Human Nutrition (North America) in developing and implementing processes and systems to ensure products are controlled and evaluated against industry and regulatory standards. The Quality Manager is responsible for overseeing quality documentation and communicating quality and regulatory information to internal and external stakeholders.

Essential Duties and responsibilities*

• Implement quality processes and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Manage a Quality Management System for Barentz’s Human Nutrition activities (GFSI, BRC)
• Working with the Documentation Team to review and manage existing documentation
• Accurately complete customer regulatory requests and documentation
• Interpret regulatory guidelines (FDA, USDA) and assist with corporate compliance
• Organize regulatory information for easy reference and evaluation
• Evaluating and approving suppliers to meet industry regulatory and quality requirements (FSVP)
• Manage certifications and licences including leading third party and government audits
• Support the RQM and business divisions on special projects as requested
• Work in a team environment for mutual success
• Manage multiple priorities

• Support and lead by example, Barentz’ culture, strategies, pillars, and fundamentals

• Act legally and ethically in all professional relationships in adherence with Barentz’ values and fundamentals

• Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities
• Perform other duties as requested

Required Education, Experience, Knowledge and Skills

• Bachelor of Science degree (food science or related discipline preferred)
• Diploma in quality assurance an asset.
• Experience in quality assurance related to human nutrition
• Demonstrated focus on safety
• Attention to detail and organization, with a high standard of accuracy
• Customer focused and the ability to manage multiple priorities concurrently
• Possesses Integrity, professionalism, and drive
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to adapt communication style to the audience as needed
• Effectively share regulatory knowledge with confidence. 
• Self-motivated, high energy, and engaging level of enthusiasm and positive outlook
• Software knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, as well as Adobe Writer
• Act legally and ethically in all professional relationships in adherence with Barentz’ values and fundamentals

Work Environment 

Work is performed in a typical office setting where the temperature is maintained throughout the year. There may be exposure to warehouse, production and/or laboratory facilities where proper PPE is required. 

Physical requirements

The position is moderately sedentary. Use of a computer and phone are required on a regular basis for verbal and written communications. There may be extended driving and/or air travel. 

Direct Reports

This position does not have any direct reports. 

Access to Confidential Information 

This position has access to a variety of information that must be maintained in a confidential manner including trade secrets, sales and marketing plans, customer/supplier information and financial data.