Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We’re guided by our culture of care and our core values: We put safety first. We act with integrity. We are stronger together. We deliver with excellence.
Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities. We efficiently serve growers' needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders. Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien.
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Model our core value of safety by enabling a culture in which you are actively contributing to a safe work environment
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Develop Quality Management System (QMS) elements, policies, and procedures referencing ISO 9001 guidance
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Support implementation of QMS programs and software solutions to support the evolution of a strong and engaged Quality culture throughout Proprietary Products manufacturing facilities
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Perform audits of the Quality Management System, identify gaps, and develop recommendations to address
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Utilize technical, chemical, process, and quality expertise to lead initiatives to continuously improve Quality (e.g., the Recipe Integrity Team)
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Participate in and/or lead investigations related to quality nonconformances. Ensure that root causes are properly identified and appropriately addressed. Oversee the development of necessary corrective/preventive actions (CAPAs) and track them to completion
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Inspect processes and equipment to ensure quality specifications are met
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Work closely with all disciplines to identify opportunities for improvement and ensure plant processes are aligned to provide maximum output levels and efficiencies
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Monitor and analyze quality performance. Track site KPIs to cultivate continual improvement and quality risk mitigation. Continually monitor the status of Quality program elements to ensure improvement, including identifying areas where additional support and/or training is needed
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Work with the Engineering Director to integrate the Quality MOC process
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Provide Quality reviews for MOC’s
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Review quality impact and approve project designs as part of the management of change process
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Drive reduction in the number and severity of complaints and improvement in the customer experience
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Provide training to site personnel and mentor new engineers and employees in the fundamentals of manufacturing quality
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Complete special projects as needed and any other tasks assigned to support personnel safety, product quality, business continuity, and growth
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Other duties as required
Required Education and Experience:
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Bachelor’s degree in engineering, chemistry, or equivalent background and experience; experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
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3+ years in an industrial processing environment required, with background and/or knowledge of chemical processing fundamentals
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Internal applicants may be considered in lieu of meeting minimum education and/or experience requirements
Preferred Education and Experience:
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Experience with Quality Management Systems preferred
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Experience with ISO9001 preferred
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Experience in quality control and/or quality assurance preferred
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Experience with root cause analysis, including TapRooT, preferred
Required Skills:
Knowledge (theoretical or practical understanding of a subject)
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Knowledge of chemical batch processing
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Understanding of basic chemistry and chemical concepts
Skills (proficiencies developed through training or experience)
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Strong analytical skills, including application of statistics and data analysis
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Excellent communication and presentation skills
Abilities (qualities of being able to do something)
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Ability to work independently and in a team environment with excellent time management, organizational skills, and attention to detail
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Ability to collaborate effectively with individuals of various backgrounds, personalities, education, and skill levels
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Ability to engage with company personnel in a manner that demonstrates appreciation and respect for others, modeling collaboration, positive communication, and a service-oriented approach
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Ability to encourage all employees to participate in the process quality program by providing opportunities, invitations to engage, and continuous informal mentoring
Compensation & Benefits:
The salary range for this role, in Biola, CA location, is between $75, 300 - $118,250. While we provide this range as general guidance, several factors are taken into consideration when making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, candidate skill set, experience and training, licensure and certifications, work location, and other business and organizational needs. Actual salary and benefits may differ based upon location.
We provide an attractive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage, and life insurance and well as disability coverage for positions working more than 30 hours per week. In addition, we have a retirement program that encourages our employees to save for the longer term, with generous matching employer contributions. Our benefit package also demonstrates our culture of care with paid vacation, sick days and holidays as well as paid personal and maternity/parental leaves and an Employee and Family Assistance Program. Details of the benefits package will be shared in the application process.
In addition to base pay, this role is also eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan, consistent with the terms of our program(s) where discretionary pay out of awards is reflecting components such as performance of the company and the employee. Details will be discussed through the application process.
This information is provided in compliance with applicable state equal pay and pay equity legislation and is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons. Nutrien also makes internal equity a consideration in all pay decisions.
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The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn lists does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure. Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.
This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law.
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