QA / QC Manager

Phibro Animal Health; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Phibro Animal Health Corporation in Sarasota, FL is seeking a QA/QC Manager to oversee the quality program and QC lab. You will apply regulatory requirements to assess and improve product quality and ensure compliance across audits and documentation.

You will supervise lab personnel, drive continuous improvement, and coordinate with management and external audits to uphold cGMP standards and partner with site teams for quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field and 3–5 years of quality experience.
• Minimum 1 year of supervisory experience.
• Understanding of cGMP, HACCP, FSMA, and related regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain internal quality system.
• Address nonconformities from audits.
• Administrative: follow-up on and close pending preventive/corrective actions.
• Analyze customer and regulatory requirements to assess impact on the internal quality system.
• Support customer and agency audits.
• Quality assurance record retention and documentation controls.
• Determine overall plant product quality by evaluating tests and ingredients/packaging.
• Educate plant personnel in quality control testing, equipment, sanitation and housekeeping.
• Discuss plant evaluations with management and set improvement timetables.
• Manage internal cGMP audit function to verify regulatory and PAHC requirements.
• Lead the process toward regulatory compliance to applicable local and international requirements.
• Review Quality Agreements with third parties.

Skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Time management

Quality systems knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Food Science, Food Safety, Engineering or related technical field

Job description

About Phibro Animal Health Corporation

Phibro Animal Health Corporation is a publicly traded, global organization with a rich history in animal health and nutrition as a manufacturer and marketer of medicated feed additives, vaccines, nutritional specialty products, and mineral nutrition. We strive to be a trusted partner with livestock producers, farmers, veterinarians, and consumers who raise or care for farm and companion animals by providing solutions to help them maintain and enhance the health of their animals.

Phibro is a diversified company in manufacturing and marketing products for ethanol performance, microbials for plants, home and industrial applications, and specialty chemicals for various industrial markets. In addition to, Phibro’s revenues are in excess of $1 billion and are supported by over 2,400 employees worldwide.

At Phibro, people are our greatest asset. We strive to develop a diverse workforce that fosters an environment where people feel supported in openly sharing their creativity and skills that allows them to be the most successful that they can be.

If you are interested in working for Phibro and feel that you do not meet all qualifications, we encourage you to apply as you might be the right candidate for this role or other positions.

The QA / QC Manager is an integral part of our Quality team based out of our US - Sarasota, FL site.

Compensation range for this position is $100,000.00 - $120,000.00

Position Details

The QA/QC Manager is an integral part of our Phibro Biotechnics team based out of our Sarasota, FL. This position uses knowledge of regulatory requirements to manage, assess, document and make recommendations for the quality and correction of manufactured products. This role also oversees the QC lab and its technicians. Supervise lab employees, giving timely feedback, coaching and mentoring to team members and drive continuous improvement of performance. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop and maintain internal quality system.
• Addressing nonconformities from previous internal and external audits.
• Administrative, Following-up on and closing pending preventive operation of the corrective action system.
• Analysis of customer and regulatory requirements to assess their effect on the internal quality system.
• Support of customer and agency audits.
• Quality assurance record retention, ensuring that documentation and design controls are appropriate for organization.
• Determine overall plant product quality by evaluating various product tests and tests related to ingredients and packaging.
• Educate and instruct plant personnel in recommended quality control testing, equipment, sanitation and general housekeeping practices.
• Discuss plant evaluation with plant management, make appropriate recommendations and set timetable for improvement and corrections.
• Manage the internal cGMP audit function to verify that the Site, Testing Labs, Suppliers, Warehouses, etc. meet current regulatory and PAHC requirements.
• Lead the process toward regulatory compliance to applicable local and international requirements.
• Review Quality Agreements with third parties.

Key Competencies

• Accountable
• Building and Supporting Teams
• Collaborative
• Communicating Effectively
• Coordinating Project Activities
• Managing Time
• Prioritizing and Organizing Work
• Problem Solving
• Working Safely
• Supporting Organizational Goals

Skills

• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Extremely high level of attention to detail and high standard of quality.
• Must have problem solving capabilities.
• Advanced organizational skills.
• High degree of time management skills and ability to handle multiple priorities and projects at once.
• Ability to build effective teams, coach and develop others

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Food Science, Food Safety, Engineering or related technical field
• Understanding of cGMP, HACCP, FSMA, Food safety and Food Regulations. Certifications a plus.
• At least 3-5 years of quality experience
• Minimum 1 year of supervisory experience

Physical Requirements

• Operations of laboratory equipment
• Required to sit frequently
• Required to stand frequently
• Required to talk or hear constantly

Phibro is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.

Business Unit: Animal Health & Mineral Nutrition

Division: Osprey

Department: Quality

Location: US - Sarasota, FL

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (Standard Work hours)