Nutrition Director jobs in Cincinnati, OH

Company Description:

Chemlock Nutrition is a small but fast-growing animal health and nutrition company based in West Chester, OH. Chemlock was founded in 2010 by MIT chemists to innovate mineral science and reduce the food chain's impact on climate change. Chemlock Nutrition has achieved unprecedented growth over the last 5 years and is considered one of the fastest growing companies in the animal health and nutrition sector.

Our team is small and nimble, and everyone wears many hats. We work hard, and fast, but we also like to have fun with team outings, weekly trivia and company-sponsored weekly lunch. Our company motto is, “We’re not trying to be the world’s largest company, just the world’s greatest.” Every decision we make adheres to that adage, including hiring the best people.

Summary:

This position is for a Quality Control/Quality Assurance Specialist. Reporting to a PHD level chemist who is also a certified Six Sigma Blackbelt, the successful candidate will have an undergraduate degree in the sciences (chemistry, chemical engineering, biochemistry, food science etc.) as well as quality designation in Six Sigma methodology or similar. They will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in chemical or food (human or pet) based quality function. They will also understand and have participated in regulatory affairs as it relates to product compliance and registration. The successful candidate is looking for the next level in their careers. They will be responsible for leading and managing our branded quality program with a continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities:

• ISO 9001:2015 program including biannual recertification
• Deliver other third party certifications such as SFSF
• Global multiple site remote monitoring and management of production quality
• Specification setting using classic statistical techniques
• Statistical analysis and quality KPI metric calculations and reporting
• Implementation of statistical process control monitoring and process control reporting
• Customer facing complaint investigation, documentation, and resolution
• Production facing quality investigation and resolution
• FSMA and FDA compliance
• QC testing and full understanding of classic instrumentation and measurement
• Support product stewardship diligence in conjunction with the regulatory affairs
• Support new product development from production facing support and quality metrics
• Work safely by actively mitigating risk in the laboratories
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Qualifications:

• An experienced quality professional with 5 years working within a quality system
• A third party quality designation/certification in a recognized quality methodology
• Experience with chemical formulation, model system development, & product development and the role that quality plays in new product development
• Strong bench chemistry understanding with instrumentation and measurement experience
• ISO 9001 certification experience
• Advanced degree considered a plus
• Proven computer literacy and statistical analysis skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Physical Requirements:

The ability to work and function in office, production, and laboratory environments

Salary: $70,000 - 80,000 /year and benefits summarized below

• 401(k) and 401(k) match
• 3 weeks paid time off
• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance including Health Savings Account Options
• Life Insurance
• Cell Phone Reimbursement
• Weekly trivia and company-sponsored lunch
• Team outings
• Parental leave
• In-Office Gym Equipment
• Mental/Physical Wellness & Hobby Credit

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• West Chester, OH 45069: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person