Site Quality Control Specialist-Williamsport PA

Arxada; Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Arxada is hiring a Site Quality Control Specialist for its Williamsport, PA site to uphold product quality, food safety, and regulatory compliance across manufacturing operations.

You will help develop, implement, and maintain robust QMS aligned with ISO 9001, FSSC 22000, and EFfCI GMP. The role involves supporting audits, CAPAs, supplier quality, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to influence site performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Food Science, Microbiology, Quality Management, Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
• Experience in quality, quality control, quality assurance, food safety, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, or related manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001, FSSC 22000, HACCP, GMP, and/or EFfCI standards.
• Experience participating in audits, inspections, investigations, and corrective action management.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and risk‑assessment skills with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the maintenance and continuous improvement of the site Quality Management System (QMS) in compliance with ISO 9001, FSSC 22000, and EFfCI GMP requirements.
• Assist in implementing and sustaining quality and product safety programs, including HACCP, risk assessments, traceability systems, contamination control, and hygiene practices.
• Participate in internal, supplier, customer, and third-party certification audits and support the timely closure of audit findings and corrective actions (CAPAs).
• Execute quality decision-making authority for raw materials, packaging components, in-process materials, finished products, procedures, and quality-related changes.
• Partner with Operations, Procurement, Supply Chain, EHS, and Regulatory teams to embed quality, GMP, and product safety standards into daily operations.
• Manage supplier quality activities, including raw material and packaging approvals and vendor complaint investigations.
• Monitor quality performance indicators and support continuous improvement initiatives through trend analysis, risk assessment, and management review processes.
• Promote a strong quality culture through coaching, training support, and active engagement within manufacturing areas.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical

Risk assessment

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry

Quality-related discipline

Job description

Site Quality Control Specialist-Williamspprt, PA

Arxada is a global leader in innovative solutions that protect our world. Our groundbreaking technologies, in-depth regulatory know-how, manufacturing and process development help our customers to safeguard nutrition, health and infrastructure efficiently through chemistry and biotechnology that enhance sustainability. We offer a broad portfolio of ingredients and services for multiple end-markets that include Human Health & Nutrition, Home & Personal Care, Professional Hygiene, Paints & Coatings and Wood Protection.

With customers in more than 100 countries, the company achieved 2 billion CHF in 2025 sales. Headquartered in Basel (Switzerland), Arxada employs 3,100 associates across 24 production sites and 14 R&D centers, all committed to our customers’ success.

Site Quality Control Specialist

As a Site Quality Control Specialist, you will play a critical role in ensuring the highest standards of product quality, food safety, and regulatory compliance across our manufacturing operations. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will help develop, implement, and maintain robust quality systems that support customer satisfaction, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a culture that values collaboration, accountability, and innovation. You will have the opportunity to influence site performance, strengthen quality governance, and support compliance with internationally recognized standards including ISO 9001, FSSC 22000, and EFfCI GMP. If you are passionate about quality, thrive in a manufacturing environment, and enjoy driving improvements that make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply.

Essential Job Functions

• Support the maintenance and continuous improvement of the site Quality Management System (QMS) in compliance with ISO 9001, FSSC 22000, and EFfCI GMP requirements.
• Assist in implementing and sustaining quality and product safety programs, including HACCP, risk assessments, traceability systems, contamination control, and hygiene practices.
• Participate in internal, supplier, customer, and third-party certification audits and support the timely closure of audit findings and corrective actions (CAPAs).
• Execute quality decision-making authority for raw materials, packaging components, in-process materials, finished products, procedures, and quality-related changes.
• Partner with Operations, Procurement, Supply Chain, EHS, and Regulatory teams to embed quality, GMP, and product safety standards into daily operations.
• Manage supplier quality activities, including raw material and packaging approvals and vendor complaint investigations.
• Monitor quality performance indicators and support continuous improvement initiatives through trend analysis, risk assessment, and management review processes.
• Promote a strong quality culture through coaching, training support, and active engagement within manufacturing areas.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Food Science, Microbiology, Quality Management, Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
• Experience within a quality, quality control, quality assurance, food safety, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, specialty chemical, or related manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001, FSSC 22000, HACCP, GMP, and/or EFfCI standards.
• Experience participating in audits, inspections, investigations, and corrective action management.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and risk‑assessment skills with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to influence cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Proficiency in quality documentation, records management, training systems, and data integrity practices.

US Compensation Statement

The expected salary range for this role is 80-85k annually, but specific employee compensation may vary depending on factors including experience, education, training, licensure, certification, location and other job‑related, non‑discriminatory factors permitted by law.

This role is also eligible to earn a short‑term incentive bonus and the following benefits:

• 401(k) plan
• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• disability insurance
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• paid sick leave

Arxada has world class offering in two distinct areas:

Microbial Control Solutions (MCS) focuses on threats posed by microorganisms to people and planet through five distinct business lines including Professional Hygiene, Home & Personal Care, Wood Protection, Paints & Coatings and Material Protection.

Nutrition, Care & Environmental (NCE), meanwhile, provides materials used to manufacture composites for electronics, aerospace and other markets, as well as vitamins and nutritional ingredients, chemicals and performance intermediates, and raw materials for a wide range of high‑performance applications.

Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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