Quality Assurance Regional Leader – Minnesota

Balchem Corporation; Albert Lea (MN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Balchem Corporation is hiring a Quality Assurance Regional Manager for Minnesota to ensure products meet safety, quality, and regulatory standards across multiple sites. You will lead the regional quality team and collaborate with R&D, Production, and Commercial teams to support new products and processes.

The role requires 10+ years in food or dietary supplement industries, strong knowledge of FDA, HACCP, SQF, and a proven track record in leading quality initiatives in an FDA-regulated setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science or related field.
• 10+ years' experience in food, supplement, or related industry, including management.
• Familiarity with FDA, HACCP, SQF, and industry best practices.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.; stand, walk, sit, and reach.

Responsibilities

• Lead the regional quality team across multiple sites.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships with R&D, Production, and Commercial teams.
• Own internal audit program and drive CAPA closure and effectiveness.
• Drive quality improvements and interface with change control and commercialization processes.
• Support customer visits and external audits with professionalism and timeliness.

Skills

Quality leadership

Food safety

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science

Job description

Balchem Corporation is hiring a Quality Assurance Regional Manager for Minnesota to ensure products meet safety, quality, and regulatory standards across multiple sites. You will lead the regional quality team and collaborate with R&D, Production, and Commercial teams to support new products and processes.

The role requires 10+ years in food or dietary supplement industries, strong knowledge of FDA, HACCP, SQF, and a proven track record in leading quality initiatives in an FDA-regulated setting.