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Engineer, Quality Jobs in Camarillo, CA at AllClear Aerospace & Defense
Job Title: Inspection Manager (Full-time)
Location: Remote, USA
Role Overview: Ecocert USA/NICS, part of the Ecocert Group — a global organization focused on excellence in organic and sustainability certifications — is seeking a dedicated Inspection Manager to join our team. We welcome candidates who are enthusiastic about being part of our organization and contributing to our mission of building a sustainable world by supporting excellent quality and certification standards across multiple sectors.
Key Responsibilities:
Ensure consistency and reliability of inspection activities according to NOP regulations and other applicable standards.
Develop, implement, and manage the annual inspection plan for all applicable programs while ensuring effective coordination and utilization of shared inspection resources in collaboration with the Ecocert USA inspection/audit team.
Supervise, evaluate, and provide training for inspection staff through performance monitoring, field evaluations, and ongoing development to ensure efficiency and quality.
Collaborate with the finance department to ensure an efficient and effective inspection billing process.
Collaborate with the certification and quality departments to guarantee efficient and effective implementation of the program(s) and quality system including maintenance and development of documents related to inspection activities.
Facilitate and support the organization’s relationship with and accountability to authorities and associations within the scope of inspections and related activities. Includes participation in internal and external audits.
Partner with the NICS and U.S. Ecocert leadership teams to execute the current strategic plan and assist in development of the future strategic plan. Includes participation in semi-annual leadership team meetings and annual management review.
Expect some travel (5-10%) across the United States for training evaluations, in-person meetings, trainings, and events.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
High school diploma required, plus either a minimum of 2 years of secondary studies in agriculture, food science, or food systems, or at least 2 years of relevant work experience in these fields. Organic industry experience preferred.
7+ years working knowledge of the NOP and USDA Organic regulation
5+ years’ experience as an Auditor/Inspector within the Organic Food and Agriculture sectors. Must be qualified as an NOP Auditor/Inspector to at least the Crop and Livestock scopes.
2+ years management or supervisory experience in a team setting.
Exceptional attention to detail with strong communication skills (oral and written).
Highly organized and capable of managing multiple projects without compromising quality. Independent work ethic with a collaborative spirit.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience developing, maintaining, and conducting training programming to include training tool innovations and materials.
Qualified as an NOP Auditor/Inspector to the Processing/Handling scope.
Knowledge of inspection logistics planning and utilization of tools and innovations to maximize efficiency, economy, and ecological sustainability.
Knowledge of other organic food, agriculture, and sustainability programs outside of NOP/USDA (Regenerative Organic – ROC, Organic Plus-Trust – OPT, Global Organic Textiles (GOTS), Fair for Life, Certified Humane)
Proficient using Microsoft office software, Adobe Acrobat, databases, and other information technology.
Benefits:
Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability insurance.
401K plan with 100% company match, up to 4% of salary.
Competitive compensation.
Generous Paid Time Off: start at 4 weeks of combined vacation and sick time, increasing annually.
10 paid holidays per year.
Opportunity for 10% annual company performance-based bonus.
Remote work flexibility.
Company Overview: Join Natures International Certification Services (NICS), part of Ecocert Group – a global leader in organic and sustainability certification. Our mission is to foster a sustainable world through our commitment to quality and certification excellence across various sectors. We welcome candidates who are passionate about contributing to this mission and making a significant impact on the organic industry.
At Ecocert USA and NICS, fostering a diverse and inclusive culture is at the heart of our values. We believe that embracing a multitude of perspectives and backgrounds not only enriches our workplace but also drives innovation and excellence in the services we provide. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we make our employment decisions based on individual qualifications, merits, and the needs of our business, welcoming candidates from all walks of life to join us in our mission to create a sustainable and equitable world.
Work Authorization:
Ecocert is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship and must reside within the United States.
Title: Engineer, Quality
Company: AllClear Aerospace & Defense
Location: Camarillo, CA
