About this role
<hr> <table style="height:45.9972px;width:100%;border-style:solid;background-color:#043c5a;border-color:#aaa5a5" border="1"> <tbody> <tr style="height:45.9972px"> <td style="width:25%;height:42.9972px;text-align:center"><span style="color:#ffffff;font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><strong>City : </strong>Kearny<strong> </strong></span></td> <td style="width:25%;height:42.9972px;text-align:center"><span style="color:#ffffff;font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><strong>State : </strong>New Jersey (US-NJ)<strong> </strong></span></td> <td style="width:25%;height:42.9972px;text-align:center"><span style="color:#ffffff;font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><strong>Country : </strong>United States (US)<strong> </strong></span></td> <td style="width:25%;height:42.9972px;text-align:center"><span style="color:#ffffff;font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><strong>Requisition Number : </strong>46114<strong> </strong></span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p> </p> <p> </p><p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.25pt;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">A Day in the Life:</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Supervise and coordinate the Quality Assurance department in support of and alongside the site’s Quality Manager, specifically the laboratory and food/feed safety program. The position is responsible for plant food and feed safety, regulatory compliance, product recall, and related functions. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.25pt;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:72.0, sans-serif;color:black"> </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.25pt;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">What You'll Be Doing</span></strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">:</span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Monitors and controls product quality both of finished product and of process materials.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Maintains and monitors all quality systems, procedures, and policies and oversees the activities of the quality department and its personnel. </span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements and customer audits including FDA, CFIA, SQF, GMP Plus and others as they arise and act as one of the locations Food Safety coordinators. </span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Authorized to release product, issue certificate of analysis, initiate recall procedures, and recommend corrective actions.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Perform all duties safely, display safety leadership, cultivate a zero incident safety culture, and comply with all government and corporate safety requirements.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Manage the QA and laboratory functions safely and within the manpower and budget resources provided, and within Bunge corporate policies and guidelines and collective agreement limits. This includes training needs, safety and housekeeping standards, and personnel expectations. </span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Coordinate and maintain the facility Quality Management System, including the Food and Feed Safety Program. Administers the quality control policies and maintains quality control standards and procedures for the location. </span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Supervises and/or performs laboratory tests, present test results, write reports, and maintain laboratory equipment, services, and supplies to support production and customer requirements. Must be proactive and be able to demonstrate sound problem-solving skills, have experience with analytical instruments (GC, NIR, FTNIR, Spectrophotometer), Microbiological sampling and testing, and good knowledgeable of laboratory procedures and practices in edible oil crushing and refining or manufacturing environment.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Plan, organize, and work under minimum supervision, provide analytical and troubleshooting assistance to the operations department, highlight deviations, collaborate and communicate effectively with various departments and managers, establish effective and open interpersonal relations, and perform related duties as required.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Identify and address operational and procedural improvement opportunities through evaluation of laboratory data, organizing and reporting such data, and recommending action to be taken by area managers. </span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Contribute to the identification and development of capital and expense projects, and when applicable, complete assigned projects, capital and expense, within budget and on schedule.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Manage and maintain the physical assets of the laboratory in good working conditions to allow efficient operations, compliance with regulatory and corporate policies, and promote workplace quality. Participate in the budgeting process for the laboratory area.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.25pt 2.25pt;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.25pt;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:72.0, sans-serif;color:black"> </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.25pt;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:72.0, sans-serif;color:black"> </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.25pt;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Skill/Experience Requirements</span></strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">:</span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Graduate of a recognized University ideally or College in chemistry/biology related field with laboratory, QA, and plant experience at hiring Managers discretion. </span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Good supervisory skills for laboratory technicians and other hourly personnel. </span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Preferable minimum 3 to 5 years QA and Laboratory experience</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Excellent verbal, written and listening communication skills and team orientation. Ability to interact with all levels of staff and management</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Good understanding of organic, inorganic, and analytical chemistry.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Operate analytical instruments including minor troubleshooting.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Ability to reference industry standards, develop methodology, and adapt them to company requirements.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Ability to plan experiments and studies, gather and analyze data, and write reports.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Operate effectively within conflicting time restraints and prioritize jobs.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Strong knowledge of SAP and MS Office including Word, Excel and Power Point. </span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Ability to work extended hours, weekends and holidays as required.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Unrestricted cross boarder mobility.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.25pt;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:72.0, sans-serif;color:black"> </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.25pt;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:72.0, sans-serif;color:black"> </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.25pt;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Benefits: </span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Health Benefits – Offering choices so you can enroll in medical, dental and vision plans that meet your individual needs. </span></li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">401(k) Retirement Plan – Investing in your future with an automatic 5% company contribution AND matching up to 4% of your contributions. </span></li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Family Support – Supporting new and growing families by providing 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave and fertility coverage. </span></li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Tuition Reimbursement – Contributing to your education by reimbursing $5,000 of tuition expenses annually. </span></li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Time Off – Providing generous PTO based on professional work experience </span></li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">0 – 9 years: 25 days </span></li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">10 – 19 years: 30 days </span></li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">20+ years: 35 days </span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">The compensation range for this position is $76,140.00-$85,657.50. In addition to the regular compensation, this role is also eligible for an annual incentive bonus.</span></p><hr> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;color:dimgray;font-size:12.0pt">At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. As a premier agribusiness solutions provider, our team of ~34,000 dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where they’re grown to where they’re needed—in faster, smarter, and more efficient ways. We are a world leader in grain origination, storage, distribution, oilseed processing and refining, offering a broad portfolio of plant-based oils, fats, and proteins. We work alongside our customers at both ends of the value chain to deliver quality products and develop tailored, innovative solutions that address evolving consumer needs. With 200+ years of experience and presence in over 50 countries, we are committed to strengthening global food security, advancing sustainability, and helping communities prosper where we operate. Bunge has its registered office in Geneva, Switzerland and its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. Learn more at Bunge.com.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;color:dimgray;font-size:12.0pt">Every day our people exemplify these values, which represent Bunge at its core:</span></p> <p><br><span style="font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;color:#043c5a;font-size:12.0pt">• <strong>We Are One Team </strong>– <strong><span style="color:#3c637c">Collaborative, Respectful, Inclusive</span></strong></span><br><span style="font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;color:#043c5a;font-size:12.0pt">• <strong>We Lead The Way</strong> – <strong><span style="color:#9cc83c">Agile, Empowered, Innovative</span></strong></span><br><span style="font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;color:#043c5a;font-size:12.0pt">• <strong> We Do What’s Right</strong> – <strong><span style="color:#d28828">Safety, Sustainability, With Integrity</span></strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;color:dimgray;font-size:12.0pt">If this sounds like you, join us! We value and invest in people who believe in our purpose and are excited to live it every day – people who are #ProudtoBeBunge</span></p> <hr> <p> </p>