Analyst, Quality Certification (I) (Seasonal)

Job Description

The Quality Certification Analyst is responsible for managing individual certification programs for all of The Bountiful Company’s third party verification partners, including KOF-K Kosher certification, IFANCA Halal certification, GFCO (Gluten-Free Certification Organization, NSF, QAI Organic certification, USP, and CVS TTBT [Tested to Be Trusted]. He/she will be well versed on each individual certification program requirements and must be comfortable carrying out responsibilities both as a leader and member of cross functional teams.

The position will also have responsibility for participating in the review and assessment of new global quality certification processes/standards and ensuring that The Bountiful Company is compliant with all applicable regulatory and customer requirements.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Collect, analyze and report monthly/quarterly KPI’s and metrics for certification programs
• Create, manage, and distribute quality analysis reports and presentations as required for various certification programs
• Fully understand the requirements of each certification program and serve as lead contact between TheBountifulCompanyand the individual third party certifying agencies
• Create new processes/procedures or modify and improve current SOPs to ensure certification compliance
• Review product formulations, quality specs, raw material documents and other supporting documentation to ensure that all are in line with certification programs requirements
• Gather and provide applicable information to each individual certifying agency for raw material changes, formulation changes and new products introduced for verification of each individual program requirement
• Maintain document control systems to keep all certifications current (as each certification has expiration dates and must be renewed to maintain current active status)
• Work with cross- functional teams to identify areas for improvement, and tracking implementation of all product changes
• Monitor and track action plans for any products in question of losing certification(s)
• Subject matter expert on current certifying body requirements for all individual certification programs
• Maintain database of information and provide to certifying bodies as requested and required
• Maintain certification agreements and annuals costs
• Participate in projects that may impact the quality organization over multiple facilities and cross-functional teams
• Other duties may be assigned as required or needed by the department

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years related experience working in manufacturing and/or regulatory environments
• Knowledge of third party certification programs rules, regulations and requirements to maintain certification
• Working knowledge of cGMP for foods and/or dietary supplements
• Working knowledge of Quality (QA/QC) in a dietary supplement manufacturing environment
• Experience in developing trend analysis, reports, and data mining
• Experience creating and presenting PowerPoint decks
• Experience revising and creating new process/procedures in a regulated industry
• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry or other science related field preferred. More extensive experience can be considered in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree.
• ASQ (American Society for Quality) Certified Quality Engineer (preferred)

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and deliver results on-time.

• Problem solving and statistical skills using quality tools (Pareto analysis, statistical process control, etc.).

• Familiarity with manufacturing systems and processes (preferred)

• Strong project management skills (preferred)

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to think critically and influence others

• Understanding of and ability to interpret regulations and certification standards for supplements and foods and effectively apply them to the implementation and/or enhancement of programs and quality systems

• Must be proficient with PC programs, i.e. Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)

• AS400 Knowledge desirable (preferred)

• Knowledge of regulatory and GXP compliance requirements such as 21 CFR Part 111, 117, HACCP, FSMA (preferred)

• Strong communication skills both verbal and written across all levels of management

• Ability to prepare progress and trend reports.

• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills