Quality Assurance Regional Manager

Balchem Corporation

. Responsible for development and performance of the regional quality team.

Posted 5/12/2026full-timeAlbert Lea • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $135,000 - $145,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for development and performance of the regional quality team.
Builds strong cross functional relationships and demonstrates ability to effectively influence sites strategy.
Develops a culture that drives quality improvements and efficiently interfaces with operational excellence processes.
Develop and deliver training programs focused on food safety and quality.
Communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
Timely escalation and communication of food safety, quality, financial issues.
Effectively cascade goals using tools such as SMART goals.
Aligns with teams on standard work.
Motivates and builds team strength.
Accountable for the effective application of Product Safety, Product Quality and prerequisite systems regionally.
Ensures these systems effectively interface with change control and commercialization processes.
Strong ability to root cause issues and eliminate the cause or implement engineering or systems improvements to enact robust prevention.
Applies use of basic root cause tools.
Accountable for an effective internal audit program and ensures systems are working to reduce risk, and that corrective actions are completed.
Drives priorities that have largest positive impact on key performance indicators and metrics including but not limited to; Inspection/Compliance performance, First Pass Quality, Complaints, Disposals, Inventory Health, Customer Responsiveness, CAPA closure and effectiveness, systems performance, environmental & sanitation performance.
Ensures that response to customers, inspectors and auditors are professional, timely, and in scope.
Collaborates with R&D, Production, and commercial teams in the development and preparation for production of new Products, Processes, and Equipment to support new product/customer launches.
Ensures the process quantifies the probability of success and clearly communicates the risks and proposed mitigations as an outcome of first-time makes.
Interface with operational excellence programs to maximize effectiveness.
Provide support and aid in preparation for customer visits and external audits.
Share best practices and integrate quality systems across sites.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors degree in Science or related field.
10+ years of experience in food, supplement, or related industry, including management.
Familiarity with FDA, HACCP, SQF, and industry best practices.
Ability to lift 50 lbs.; required to stand, walk, sit, and reach.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Pharmaceuticals Balchem Corporation is committed to making the world a healthier place by delivering science-based solutions in nutrition, health, and food markets. With over five decades of experience, it operates in three segments: Human Nutrition & Health, Animal Nutrition & Health, and Specialty Products. The company produces innovative health solutions, including essential nutrients and performance gases, catering to both humans and animals worldwide, aiming for sustainability and enhancing quality of life. Quality Assurance Regional Manager 🔥 4 hours ago 🏢 Albert Lea – Onsite 💵 $135k - $145k / year ⏰ Full Time 🟠 Senior 🔴 Lead 🔧 QA Engineer (Quality Assurance) Apply Now Find Hiring Managers Customize resume + cover letter Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
Responsible for development and performance of the regional quality team.
Builds strong cross functional relationships and demonstrates ability to effectively influence sites strategy.
Develops a culture that drives quality improvements and efficiently interfaces with operational excellence processes.
Develop and deliver training programs focused on food safety and quality.
Communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
Timely escalation and communication of food safety, quality, financial issues.
Effectively cascade goals using tools such as SMART goals.
Aligns with teams on standard work.
Motivates and builds team strength.
Accountable for the effective application of Product Safety, Product Quality and prerequisite systems regionally.
Ensures these systems effectively interface with change control and commercialization processes.
Strong ability to root cause issues and eliminate the cause or implement engineering or systems improvements to enact robust prevention.
Applies use of basic root cause tools.
Accountable for an effective internal audit program and ensures systems are working to reduce risk, and that corrective actions are completed.
Drives priorities that have largest positive impact on key performance indicators and metrics including but not limited to; Inspection/Compliance performance, First Pass Quality, Complaints, Disposals, Inventory Health, Customer Responsiveness, CAPA closure and effectiveness, systems performance, environmental & sanitation performance.
Ensures that response to customers, inspectors and auditors are professional, timely, and in scope.
Collaborates with R&D, Production, and commercial teams in the development and preparation for production of new Products, Processes, and Equipment to support new product/customer launches.
Ensures the process quantifies the probability of success and clearly communicates the risks and proposed mitigations as an outcome of first-time makes.
Interface with operational excellence programs to maximize effectiveness.
Provide support and aid in preparation for customer visits and external audits.
Share best practices and integrate quality systems across sites. 🎯 Requirements
Bachelors degree in Science or related field.
10+ years of experience in food, supplement, or related industry, including management.
Familiarity with FDA, HACCP, SQF, and industry best practices.
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Hard Skills & Tools

root cause analysisinternal auditquality improvementfood safetyproduct qualitychange controlcommercialization processesperformance metricsCAPAtraining program development

Soft Skills

cross functional collaborationinfluencing strategycommunicationmotivationteam buildinggoal settingproblem solvingcustomer responsivenessprofessionalismrisk communication

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in ScienceHACCP certificationSQF certification