Director, Quality Systems Global

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Balchem Corporation develops, manufactures, and markets specialty ingredients that improve and enhance the health and well-being of life on the planet, providing state-of-the-art solutions and the finest quality products for a range of industries worldwide. Our corporate headquarters is located in Montvale, New Jersey and we have a broad network of sales offices, manufacturing sites, and R&D centers, primarily located in the US and Europe. Founded in 1967, Balchem is a publicly traded company (NASDAQ – “BCPC”) with annual revenues over $900 million and a market cap exceeding $4.0 billion. The company consists of three business segments: Human Nutrition & Health; Animal Nutrition & Health; and Specialty Products. Balchem employs over 1,400 people worldwide who are engaged in diverse activities, committed to developing the company into global market leadership positions. To learn more about our dynamic, stable and growing company, visit www.balchem.com

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Director, Quality Systems - Global is a key member of the Balchem Corporate Quality team and have direct accountability for Balchem’s Global Quality Systems, Corporate Quality Laboratory & Analytical Sciences, and Quality Performance Data & Analytics. The leader in this role will ensure that the Balchem Quality Management System provides the structure necessary to effectively communicate Balchem Quality expectations and demonstrate best in class Quality while supporting continuous improvement.

The successful individual in this role will have a demonstrated ability to build systems that function efficiently in different GXP regulated environments including supplements, food, feed, infant formula and be familiar with ISO systems for chemical manufacturing.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Works cross-functionally to develop and deploy Corporate SOPs that meet industry standards, satisfy customer requirements, and comply with global regulations.
• Leads the Corporate Quality internal audit program that assesses the adherence to our internal systems, standards, and policies pertaining to quality, food safety, and regulatory compliance, while supporting the teams to develop and implement robust CAPAs associated with any identified gaps.
• Effectively collaborates with Supply Chain, Regulatory, Legal, and other cross functional partners to identify opportunities, implement improvements and deliver results through a focus on both people and processes.
• Assures consistent GLPs are in place and compliant at all global Balchem locations, including the Corporate Lab Proficiency Testing Program, method validation protocols, ongoing product stability/ shelf life verification, etc.
• Develops and manages standardized quality training programs for all Balchem employees at manufacturing locations, corporate headquarters, across all levels, etc. including topics such as GMP, HACCP, sanitation, allergens, etc.
• Develops and aligns the clear strategic direction for future priorities pertaining to Quality Systems to assure connectivity to the growth of the company, customer requirements, industry trends and best practices, and new technologies.
• Effectively communicates through verbal and written forms to various stakeholders internal and external to the company.
• Provides coaching, guidance, and support to direct report team, indirect functional employees, and cross-functional partners and stakeholders. This also includes su