Site Quality Control Specialist-Williamsport Pa

**Site Quality Control Specialist-Williamspprt, PA** **Arxada is a global leader in innovative solutions that protect our world. Our groundbreaking technologies, in-depth regulatory know-how, manufacturing and process development help our customers to safeguard nutrition, health and infrastructure efficiently through chemistry and biotechnology that enhance sustainability. We offer a broad portfolio of ingredients and services for multiple end-markets that include Human Health & Nutrition, Home & Personal Care, Professional Hygiene, Paints & Coatings and Wood Protection.** **With customers in more than 100 countries, the company achieved 2 billion CHF in 2025 sales. Headquartered in Basel (Switzerland), Arxada employs 3,100 associates across 24 production sites and 14 R&D centers, all committed to our customers’ success.\]** **Site Quality Control Specialist** As a **Site Quality Control Specialist**, you will play a critical role in ensuring the highest standards of product quality, food safety, and regulatory compliance across our manufacturing operations. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will help develop, implement, and maintain robust quality systems that support customer satisfaction, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a culture that values collaboration, accountability, and innovation. You will have the opportunity to influence site performance, strengthen quality governance, and support compliance with internationally recognized standards including **ISO 9001, FSSC 22000, and EFfCI GMP**. If you are passionate about quality, thrive in a manufacturing environment, and enjoy driving improvements that make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply. **Essential Job Functions** * Support the maintenance and continuous improvement of the site Quality Management System (QMS) in compliance with ISO 9001, FSSC 22000, and EFfCI GMP requirements. * Assist in implementing and sustaining quality and product safety programs, including HACCP, risk assessments, traceability systems, contamination control, and hygiene practices. * Participate in internal, supplier, customer, and third-party certification audits and support the timely closure of audit findings and corrective actions (CAPAs). * Execute quality decision-making authority for raw materials, packaging components, in-process materials, finished products, procedures, and quality-related changes. * Partner with Operations, Procurement, Supply Chain, EHS, and Regulatory teams to embed quality, GMP, and product safety standards into daily operations. * Manage supplier quality activities, including raw material and packaging approvals and vendor complaint investigations. * Monitor quality performance indicators and support continuous improvement initiatives through trend analysis, risk assessment, and management review processes. * Promote a strong quality culture through coaching, training support, and active engagement within manufacturing areas. **Qualifications & Experience** * Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Food Science, Microbiology, Quality Management, Engineering, or a related scientific discipline. * Experience within a quality, quality control, quality assurance, food safety, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, specialty chemical, or related manufacturing environment. * Working knowledge of ISO 9001, FSSC 22000, HACCP, GMP, and/or EFfCI standards. * Experience participating in audits, inspections, investigations, and corrective action management. * Strong problem-solving, analytical, and risk-assessment skills with a continuous improvement mindset. * Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders. * Proficiency in quality documentation, records management, training systems, and data integrity practices. **US Compensation Statement** The expected salary range for this role is **80-85k annually**, but specific employee compensation may vary depending on factors including experience, education, training, licensure, certification, location and other job-related, non-discriminatory factors permitted by law. This role is also eligible to earn a short-term incentive bonus and the following benefits: 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, paid time off, paid holidays and paid sick leave. **Arxada has world class offering in two distinct areas:** **Microbial Control Solutions (MCS)** focuses on threats posed by microorganisms to people and planet through five distinct business lines including Professional Hygiene, Home & Personal Care, Wood Protection, Paints & Coatings and Material Protection. **Nutrition, Care & Environmental (NCE),** meanwhile, provides materials used to manufacture composites for electronics, aerospace and other markets, as well as vitamins and nutritional ingredients, chemicals and performance intermediates, and raw materials for a wide range of high-performance applications. **Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.** US01