Quality Manager

Company Overview

Vertellus is a dynamic global organization with more than a century of leadership in manufacturing health, agriculture, and performance chemicals. Our company is also a leading provider in the world of specialty chemicals for agriculture, nutrition, pharmaceutical, fine chemicals, medical, personal care, plastics, coatings, and many other industrial markets. Our products are in the things you use every day – toothpaste, deodorants, vitamins, pharmaceuticals, detergents, plastics, adhesives, inks, tires, and more. Our culture is built on mutual trust and respect for all employees to focus on providing the best products and solutions to our customers.

At Vertellus, we hold ourselves and each other Accountable for Delivering Results with a Bias for Action while always acting with the utmost integrity, this is truly what it means to be a Vertellus employee. We take great pride in displaying our Core Values through our work and our teams.

Job Summary:

The Quality Manager for the Indianapolis plant will be responsible for maintaining and improving the Site Quality system to assure that all products are manufactured according to ISO 9001:2015 and/or cGMP (21 CFR 110), FAMI-QS, GFSI, or FSSC22000, site policies/procedures, and product specifications. The position will be the primary point of contact for resolving customer complaints, including ensuring corrective action implementation. The position serves as the key lead for quality or quality agreements within our global operations including facilities outside of Indianapolis. The Quality Manager also manages corporate level initiatives as assigned and drives continuous improvement across the Organization, and is also the champion of influencing a robust quality culture at the Indianapolis site.

Responsibilities:

Compliance:

• Complies with company Health, Safety and Environmental policies, procedures and arrangements
• Reports all Health, Safety and Environmental accidents, incidents and near misses promptly
• Acts in a safe and responsible manner at all times

Role Specific Responsibilities:

• Maintains ISO 9001:2015 and FAMI-QS certifications
• Maintains and improve HACCP program for B3 product line
• Coordinates GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative) certification for B3 product line

Qualifications/Desired Skills:

Education & Qualifications:

• BA/BS in Analytical Sciences (chemistry preferred) required; Graduate Degree preferred

Experience: (industry and job specific)

• 5-7 years’ experience in Quality Systems Management (ISO 9001:2015, cGMP, and HAACP experience preferred)

Knowledge & Skills: (incl. specific training requirements)

• Problem solving skills including the ability to analyze technical data and execute creative and balanced decisions
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to adapt quickly to changing business needs and priorities
• Excellent planning and leadership skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to flex own style as needed to influence and drive results
• Ability to work within a multi-functional, global organizational structure and exhibits robust interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated and ability to work within a fast paced environment
• Critical thinking skills and analytical abilities which allow assessments of situations and opportunities
• Ability to work within a chemical laboratory and production environments and ability to use personal protective equipment as required
• Exhibits a passion for continuous improvement and problem solving
• Proficient in Microsoft office applications such as Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook, etc.
• Embodies the Vertellus Core Values:
  • Accountability: Takes ownership and holds him/herself and other accountable
  • Deliver Results: Takes personal responsibility for performance and business results
  • Bias for Action: Plays to win and gets the job done
  • Integrity: Acts ethically, with integrity to act and do in the right way

If you have the energy, drive, and passion for joining the Vertellus team, we would love to hear from you. Apply today!

Vertellus offers competitive total compensation packages, including benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, 401(k), disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, paid time off, and paid holidays.

Vertellus is a global Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of and will not be discriminated against on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability status, genetic information, or any other protected category.