Bachelor’s degree in scientific discipline as chemistry, chemical engineering, biology, microbiology, food science, etc. from a four-year college or university; and 3-4 years supervisory experience in a quality control role within food, nutraceutical, or pharmaceutical industry. Master’s degree in scientific discipline such as chemistry, chemical engineering, biology, microbiology, food science, etc. and 2 years supervisory experience in quality control role within the food, nutraceutical or pharmaceutical industry or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience working on the floor of a manufacturing facility.  

LANGUAGE SKILLS:   

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and procedures. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees. 

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:   

Must be proficient in algebra and acquainted with statistics. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.  

COMPUTER SKILLS:   

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Database software; Manufacturing software; Spreadsheet software and Word and Excel Processing software. Knowledge of Oracle is a plus.  

REASONING ABILITY:   

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:   

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to taste and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.  

WORK ENVIRONMENT:   

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions (various production departments), moving mechanical parts (various production equipment), and fumes or airborne particles (herbal powders). The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:  

Any of the following certifications are a plus: PCQI, HACCP, CAPA.  

Sunrider Manufacturing provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.