Lot Review Lead

We believe being healthy should not require tradeoffs. SCN BestCo is a leading innovator, developer and manufacturer of Vitamin, Mineral & Supplement (VMS), Over-the-Counter (OTC) and prebiotics/probiotics in enjoyable forms such as gummies, lozenges and chews. With over 50 years of excellence, our team leads the way in changing how consumers make healthier choices. With unique food science expertise and proprietary processes, we’ve pioneered many firsts. The fire in our belly to create new to the world products has guided and continues to be core to our mission of making health and wellness more enjoyable. Come join us and become a part of our winning formula!As a member of the Quality Assurance team, the Lot Review Lead provides day-to-day guidance, training, and support to a team responsible for a wide variety of activities related to ensuring compliance with applicable company and regulatory requirements. This position reviews and approves various types of regulatory documentation and provides support to the quality systems including lot review, investigations, and audit support.Estimated starting annual base salary is $29.19-$43.78/ hour less applicable withholdings and deductions, paid on a bi-weekly basis. Please note that the actual compensation offered may vary based on relevant factors as determined by the Company, which may include, but is not limited to, location, experience, qualifications, education, skillset, and market conditions. The target base compensation for this role is in the low to middle of the range, with the top of the range reserved for only exceptional circumstances. In addition, this role is eligible for a discretionary, variable annual incentive, paid based on Company performance factors. SCN BestCo offers a competitive benefits package to eligible full-time employees, which currently includes medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with employer matching contributions, life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more, as well as paid sick leave in accordance with applicable law. Each benefit is subject to eligibility requirements as specified in plan documents, and the Company reserves the right to modify the benefits it offers from time to time.Essential Duties And ResponsibilitiesProvide day-to-day guidance, training, and support to, and on behalf of, the Lot Review team in collaboration with management.Drive improvements to Lot Review processes, procedures, tools, trainings, and programs.Review completed batch records for compliance and accuracy.Perform final approval for release of finished product.Support internal, customer, certification, and regulatory quality audits.Support the training of all employees through lot review and critical process steps within the batch production records.Respond in real time to operational issues to prevent and avoid deviations, including immediate response to questions from operations personnel that could potentially lead to non-conformances and failures.Facilitate resolution of potential nonconformance events.Ensure operational compliance by making sure policies and procedures are followed.Identify and report redundant, difficult, or outdated Batch Production Forms to management.Coordinate storage, filing and retrieval of batch records.Provide input and assist with implementation of improvements to streamline the BPR review and approval process.Support all departments with corrective actions, audit findings and follow-up.Provide training in Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to new and existing employees as directed.As assigned, participate in committees and projects, implement changes, and manage processes. People Leader ResponsibilitiesLot Review Lead carries out People Leader Responsibilities in accordance with the Company’s policies and applicable laws.Responsibilities IncludeProvide On the Job Training (OJT) for new hires.Support in continued training and development of Lot Review staff.Provide task direction to Lot Review Specialists.Required QualificationsEducation & Experience:High school diploma or equivalent.5 years’ relevant professional experience in a dietary supplement or food manufacturing environment.Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSAs)Excellent leadership, attention to detail, written and verbal communication skills.Proven ability to interpret and apply GMP regulations.Proven ability to perform and resolve investigations/deviations and root cause analysis.In-depth understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).Proficiency with Microsoft Word, SharePoint, Excel, and Outlook.Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.Must have the ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with internal staff and management.Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.Must be able to demonstrate practical problem solving and troubleshooting skills.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.Preferred QualificationsAssociate’s degree in science or technical field.HACCP certification.Bilingual in English/Spanish.Physical RequirementsWhile performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift 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.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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.During the performance of duties, the employee generally works in an office environment where the noise level is moderate. However, in working with Manufacturing and other operating areas, the employee may be exposed to environments with loud noises, running equipment, dust, and other airborne particles.Safety RequirementsAll employees are expected to carry out their functions in a healthy and safe manner, to always encourage and support safe work practices, and to report and/or rectify any unsafe conditions that may come to their attention immediately. All SCN BestCo employees must wear PPE as required based on their job duties