Quality Coordinator

Uckele Health & Nutrition Inc.

Founded in 1962, Uckele Health & Nutrition, Inc. is an industry-leading global contract manufacturing company that specializes in the production of a wide variety of nutritional supplements and health products. Our headquarters is based in Blissfield, Michigan, and we operate under a strict regulatory framework to ensure the highest standards of quality and safety.

We are well-recognized for our top-quality formulations in capsules, powders, soft chews, pellets, pastes, liquids, and topical products. From nutritional supplements for humans to performance products for equine and pet nutrition, Uckele is committed to scientific innovation, superior ingredients, and advanced manufacturing processes.

At Uckele, making people and their animals healthier is our core passion. We value the health and wellness of our consumers and employees, which is reflected in our relentless pursuit of excellence and innovation. We have established a robust reputation for reliability and integrity, and we are passionate about continuously expanding our knowledge and capabilities to exceed our customers' expectations.

We are dedicated to creating a workplace that fosters innovation, teamwork, and continuous learning. Here at Uckele, we believe that our people are our greatest asset. We offer a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment, along with opportunities for career growth and professional development.

We are constantly looking for dedicated professionals with a passion for health, wellness, and innovation to join our dynamic team. If you share our commitment to excellence and are ready to make a difference in the health and wellness industry, we would love to hear from you.

Essential Duties:

• Verify that products are being manufactured according to cGMP, internal (BOM) product specifications and according to label claims, including First Piece Inspection.
• Monitor and help establish the standards for products, product specifications, and processes.
• Responsible for quality inspection/sampling/receiving duties and acceptance or rejection of product.
• Responsible for performing in-process production inspections as noted on process steps pages in batch tickets.
• Initiate and conduct material review processes when necessary and make disposition decisions in a timely manner.
• Monitor facilities and storage areas to ensure cGMPs are being followed.
• Keep Quality Manager fully aware of new developments and issues in cGMP/Quality Control.
• Keep all records current and up to date.
• Make recommendations to improve Product Quality/Product Assurance/cGMP standards.
• Responsible for cGMP and quality of products; including recording all quality incidents on appropriate log(s).
• Review, approve and release all Batch Tickets prior to handoff to Production
• Review, approve and release all Batch Tickets prior to shipment
• Plant-wide log control and management activities
• Label control and management activities

· Responsible to report any and all, major or minor food safety problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.

· Promote food safety and quality awareness throughout the organization.

· Assist with other projects or duties as assigned.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Some college or equivalent work experience
• ASQ Certification preferred
• Two to four years of field experience in quality control or laboratory position preferred.
• Working knowledge of laboratory methods and technical documentation required.
• Previous experience with cGMP, GDP preferred
• Previous experience in production, scheduling, supervision of personnel, time and motion, facility management, purchasing, etc., is strongly preferred.
• Use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook and standard office equipment (copier, fax, calculator, etc.) is required.
• Excellent work history, attendance, initiative and drive to succeed.
• Required Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions identified on master training log.

Competencies

To be successful in this position, the associate must:

· Be able to perform simple math and use percentages.

· Be able to follow printed instructions thoroughly.

· Be trained on and understand 6s practices.

· Be trained on Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions as required.

· Be trained on and follow all safety procedures and requirements.

· Maintain excellent communication and respectful relationships with others.

• Perform in a manner consistent with company Vision/Mission Statement and Core Values.

Physical Environment/ Requirements

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.

· The associate will frequently be required to stand for long periods of time and to occasionally sit, bend, or stoop to perform certain tasks.

· The associate will frequently be required to make coordinated hand and finger movements to grasp and manipulate objects.

· The associate must frequently lift and/or move up to 55 pounds.

· Specific vision abilities required by this job may include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

· The associate must be able to wear personal PPE, including gloves, masks, etc., when required.

Work Environment

· While performing the duties of this job, the associate is frequently exposed to fumes, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.

· Associates in the Animal Plant may be exposed to raw ingredients and food allergens (milk, egg, peanut, tree nut, fish, shellfish, soy, wheat).

Work Hours

This is a full-time position, with a generally set schedule (2nd). However, the associate may be required to work overtime or work a flexible schedule based on operational need.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• No experience needed

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift

Work setting:

• In-person
• Manufacturing facility

Work Location: In person