Midwest Regional QA Leader: Food Safety & Quality

Balchem Corporation; Bridgeton (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The role emphasizes root-cause analysis, effective audits, and collaboration with R&D, Production, and commercial teams to support safe, compliant product launches and continuous improvement across sites.

Qualifications

• Experience in an FDA-regulated environment, ideally food or dietary supplement.
• 10+ years of experience in food, supplement, or related industry with management.
• Familiarity with FDA, HACCP, SQF, and best practices.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs; stand, walk, sit, and reach.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional quality team development and performance.
• Build cross-functional relationships and influence site strategy.
• Drive quality culture and training focused on food safety and quality.
• Manage product safety and quality systems across sites.
• Oversee internal audits and CAPA closure.
• Collaborate with R&D, Production, and commercial teams for new products and launches.
• Interface with operational excellence programs to maximize effectiveness.
• Support customer visits and external audits.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Coaching and mentoring

Training programs

Food safety

Quality management

Effective communication

Root cause analysis

Project management

Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Science or related field

Job description

The role emphasizes root-cause analysis, effective audits, and collaboration with R&D, Production, and commercial teams to support safe, compliant product launches and continuous improvement across sites.