Job Description

NO EXTERNAL RECRUITERS  PLEASE

  **No Sponsorship/Transfer Available**

Company Summary:

For over 60 years, MeriCal has been at the forefront of innovation in the dietary supplement industry, delivering custom manufacturing and packaging solutions with passion and precision. With state-of-the-art facilities in Southern California and Ogden, UT, we transform ideas into high-quality products—from research and development to the finished products. Our team, with over 230 years of combined experience, is dedicated to crafting exceptional gummies, probiotics, tablets, capsules, chewables, and powders using clinically backed ingredients. At MeriCal, we don’t just meet expectations—we exceed them, every time. Join us and be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team shaping the future of nutrition!

The Opportunity:

The Quality and Compliance Supervisor ensures adherence to domestic and international food and dietary supplement regulations, company policies, and procedures. They manage quality policies, standards, and processes, drive departmental efficiency, and lead the compliance team in audit preparation, documentation review, product inspections, and process updates. They oversee regulatory inspections, non-conformance responses, and CAPA execution. The Supervisor works with both on-site and California teams to develop and implement key corporate programs, ensuring compliance with 21 CFR parts 111, 117, and 211. They also represent the company during customer audits and collaborate with other departments on corrective actions.

What You’ll Do:

• Supervises projects, assists in defining project objectives, organizing, and prioritizing tasks, and conducting necessary research.
• Interfaces frequently with various internal departments (e.g., Marketing, Purchasing, Research and Development, Sales, Quality), suppliers, customers, and government/regulatory officials in accomplishing project milestones and company audits. 
• Provide direction and leadership for product quality and compliance.
• Supervise the day-to-day workflow for the compliance team members to complete tasks in an efficient and timely manner.
• Responsible for the development and management of staff, timesheet review/approval, and daily direction setting of internal office staff, lab, and inspection personnel.
• Communicating and alerting management of any unusual occurrence and any pertinent issues that impact production & packaging. 
• Supervises the generation of Manufacturing Batch release documentation, batch record documentation review, authorization for product packaging release, and effectively communicating product status to operations.
• Ensuring documentation for QA Holds, Non-Conformance Reports, Corrective Actions, Customer Complaints, and Product Investigations.
• Be part of a team that ensures Quality continuous improvement processes meet the company’s key performance expectations and collaborate on plans for improvements, as necessary.
• With direction from senior management, ensure all internal and external customer requests and departmental requirements are met.
• Responds to customer's technical questions, complaints, and data regarding produced products.
• Maintains a continued awareness and understanding of FDA regulations and guidance documents regarding food and dietary supplements.
• Resolves routine, non-routine, and complex problems by applying extensive technical knowledge and experience.
• Maintains accurate, up-to-date records and databases.
• Accept additional assignments and responsibilities as deemed necessary by senior management.
• Strong knowledge of cGMP FDA requirements and regulations as they pertain to Quality in a dietary supplement manufacturing & packaging environment CFR parts 111, 117 and 211.
• Review and approve technical documentation and support global regulatory strategies.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all department heads to train, evaluate, inspect, and process critical data as it relates to MeriCal’s SOP/GMP’s.
• Must be computer literate with the ability to write SOP’s, training guides and other critical requirements as necessary to comply with all FDA requirements in a Dietary Supplement Manufacturing facility.
• Must possess experience dealing with inspectors from the FDA, State, or other local regulatory officials to ensure a positive result for MeriCal.
• Experience in training all employees regarding SOP/GMP’s with positive results.
• Review/approve all proposed labeling designs and updates to approved internal label/insert documents.
• Review, interpret and evaluate food products and labels to ensure compliance with relevant food regulations, as defined.
• Review/approve and evaluate raw material testing specifications adherence to applicable regulatory, internal, and customer requirements. 
• Responsible for the review and/or development of ingredient statements, allergen statements, and nutrition facts panels.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, nutrition, biology, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in food and dietary supplement, labeling, regulatory, manufacturing, retail and/or similar experience.
• Minimum of 1 year direct supervisory experience leading a Quality team. 

Preferred:

• HACCP Certification
• Food Safety Training
• PCQI
• SQF Practitioner
• FSVP Certification

The Perks:

• No-cost vision insurance (yes, you read that right!), employer-paid life insurance, paid company holidays, generous paid time off, sick leave, employee assistance program, and a comprehensive wellness program. 
• Affordable medical and dental insurance plans tailored for you and your dependents.
• Exceptional supplemental benefits, including Accident, Critical Illness, Hospitalization indemnity plans, and pet insurance.
• 401(k) matching plan and more!

 A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $70,000. to $80,000. The compensation offered may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and/or education.

MeriCal is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace that is inclusive and free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected, and where differences are embraced as strengths. We are dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes equality and celebrates diversity.
 
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