Location: Elwood, KS
Company: Elanco
and Companionship Enriching Life. Elanco's promise to employees: Together, we foster an inclusive culture where everyone can make a difference, encouraging ownership, growth and well-being. Making animals' lives better makes life better- join our team today!
Your Role: QC Coordinator Reports directly to the Manager of Quality Control. The position is responsible for oversight of coordination of all samples being submitted to the Quality Control department for testing of raw materials, bulk product, final product, and experimental samples. Direct interaction with other departments to ensure accuracy of labeling, storage and testing requirements. Organization of controlled documentation
and the distribution of such to laboratories for testing and the organization and finalization of testing government agency submission packets for distribution to QA.
Your Responsibilities: Responsible for the distribution of controlled document Quality Control test data collection sheets Oversight of the sample chain of custody 2020 USDA Samples Submission and shipping Assemble the testing summary reports for non-release testing data for distribution to requesting department Quality Control materials ordering and supply Oversight of electronic based system for any of above. Ie. LIMS, SAP or the implementation of such. What You Need to Succeed: (minimum qualification): GED with
at least 3 years of experience in c GMP or c GXP at an operational level supporting manufacturing in a medical or biotech environment.
Prior experience related to quality control testing or systems in a medical environment with a highly analytical proactive mindset on process improvement. What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications): BA or BS degree in a scientific discipline preferred with at least 3 years of experience in c GMP or c GXP at an operational level supporting manufacturing in a medical or biotech environment. Experience in Materials Management for USDA or FDA regulated industries. Experience in Quality Control testing and environments.
Experience with LIMS, SAP, JMP, Veeva Vault. Excellent technical writing skills. Working knowledge of VICH, USDA and/or EU GMP regulations for veterinary biologics. Additional Information: This is considered a full-time, on-site position. Day shift position. Weekend and evening work not usual, although may be required to provide process support to ongoing operations. Minimal travel requirements
Quality Assurance (QA) jobs involve ensuring that products or services meet specific standards and satisfy customer expectations. Professionals in this field focus on systematic processes and preventative measures during production or development to prevent mistakes and defects. QA roles typically require keen attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and knowledge of industry standards. They may encompass various tasks, such as developing quality assurance plans, conducting tests, and analyzing data to improve quality and reliability. QA jobs contribute significantly to a company's reputation by guaranteeing product consistency and safety.
Quality Assurance (QA) jobs involve ensuring that products or services meet certain standards of quality before they reach the consumer. Individuals in QA roles are responsible for planning and implementing inspection processes, conducting tests, and analyzing the results to detect defects. They work to prevent errors and improve the overall quality of the final output. Key characteristics of QA jobs include attention to detail, a systematic approach to problem-solving, and a strong understanding of industry-specific regulations and quality standards. These professionals play a critical role in customer satisfaction and maintaining the reputation of a brand or company.
Quality Assurance (QA) jobs involve ensuring that products or services meet certain standards of quality before they reach the consumer. Individuals in QA roles are responsible for planning and implementing inspection processes, conducting tests, and analyzing the results to detect defects. They work to prevent errors and improve the overall quality of the final output. Key characteristics of QA jobs include attention to detail, a systematic approach to problem-solving, and a strong understanding of industry-specific regulations and quality standards. These professionals play a critical role in customer satisfaction and maintaining the reputation of a brand or company.
daily task in evaluating ingredients and backs food-safety and quality characteristics in finished products. Location: Topeka, KS Work Arrangements: onsite, 100% In this role you will: Partner with Quality Manager in developing and delivering on the site's Quality Pillar Master Plan Lead personnel responsible for product formulations, supplier compliance, quality systems software, and lab equipment maintenance and calibrations Drive accountability in team performance based on safety, quality, reliability, cost and sanitation standards Be the lead technical resource for quality teams across the site and support skill building through Smucker Quality Management Systems (SQMS) and High-Performance
Organization (HPO) design principles Support the technical services group by communicating ingredient substitutions, process modifications and in-plant test observations and evaluations Address quality concerns and lead root cause analysis to drive towards a zero-loss and continuous improvement culture Maintain key quality records in compliance with regulator 3rd party agencies Review documentation of process critical control points to ensure that legal standards are being met and that substandard product is contained Maintain open communication with the production team to ensure integrity of raw materials and finished product.
Conduct applicable process/system audits (on-line and in
reports) to ensure that the individual unit operations are in conformance with the site quality procedures Investigate and report customer and vendor complaints Manage hold inventories and their reconciliation among various inventory systems Participate in finished product holds and sample collection Recommend and implement quality and laboratory training topics to improve technicians skills and/or manufacturing processes The Right Place for You We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together.
Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs , and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.
What we are looking for: Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering or a related field3+ years of manufacturing operational experience Experience managing teams in a high-performance work environment Understand basic concepts of chemistry and microbiology Ability to effectively trouble-shoot and make proactive decisions Ability to work a flexible schedule (support site through key issues as needed)Additional skills and experiences that we think would make someone successful in this role: Experience in food processing and/or manufacturing Learn More About Working at Smucker Our Total Rewards Benefits Program Our Thriving Together Philosophy Supporting All Impacted by Our Business Our Continued Progress on Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Follow us on Linked In #LI-KK1#INDSA
