Director Of Quality
2 days ago
Carteret
Job DescriptionJob Title: Director of QualityJob Description Coordinate the operations of the laboratory, ensuring it runs efficiently and smoothly at all times, while serving as a liaison to the Senior Vice President of Compliance. Responsibilities • Manage the team responsible for quality control (QC) release testing, including testing, review, and data results entry to ensure data integrity., • Direct the work of the QC team, providing prioritization according to company needs., • Build metrics and performance goals for the team and individuals., • Assist managers in program and project management, setting deadlines., • Ensure that lab personnel are appropriately trained to necessary laboratory and company procedures., • Coach, mentor, and develop the QC team, providing planning and opportunities for individual development and advancement., • Lead the QC staff to meet the lab and organization’s expectations for productivity, quality, and goal accomplishments., • Provide effective performance feedback through verbal and written acknowledgments., • Prepare and administer performance reports in conjunction with the Director of QC to the QC technicians and chemists., • Work on special projects including junior members to foster inclusivity and growth within the department., • Demonstrate strong leadership skills., • Investigate and review non-conformance reports (NCRs) while determining root cause and corrective actions., • Track monthly productivity reports for the lab as well as individual chemists.Essential Skills, • Quality control expertise., • Proficiency in GC-MS software., • Lab support and root cause analysis., • 7+ years of experience in the flavor industry., • 7+ years of experience leading a team of 10 or more., • Bachelor's degree in Sciences.Additional Skills & Qualifications Medical Insurance Provider: Meritain Health (Aetna Choice POS II network) Plans: EPO (In-network only) PPO (Direct Access – In or Out of Network) Deductible: $2,500 individual / $5,000 family (offset by HRA) Co-insurance: 90/10 after deductible Out-of-Pocket Max: $5,000 individual / $10,000 family Prescription: $15 / $35 / $50 tiers; mail order available Specialty drugs: CVS Pharmacy required Extra Coverage: IVF, nutritional counseling, bariatric surgery Company Contribution: Covers 90–93% of plan cost + one-time HSA contribution Dental Provider: Guardian Plans: PPO or DHMO Annual Max: $1,500 (PPO) + rollover option Orthodontia: Child coverage under PPO Vision Provider: Guardian (VSP or Davis Vision) Coverage: Exams, lenses, frames annually Low weekly contributions Company-Paid Benefits Life Insurance (employee & dependents) Short-Term Disability (additional to NJ benefit) Long-Term Disability (cannot be changed in Paycom) Voluntary Options Life Insurance Buy-Up Critical Care Insurance Retirement 401(k) Plan: Company matches 3% of employee contributions. Wellness & Support TouchCare: Benefit navigation, cost estimates, provider search Teladoc: 24/7 telemedicine, no co-pay Wellness Benefit: $50 twice a year for healthy activities Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Carteret,NJ. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Dec 31, 2025. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email for other accommodation options.