Quality Compliance Specialist
About the job
- A bachelor's degree in quality management, Chemistry, Microbiology, Regulatory Affairs, or a related field, or at least five years of experience in Quality Assurance within a regulated industry.
- Experience in cGMP manufacturing and quality assurance practices.
- Strong understanding of Food and Drug Administration, International Organization for Standardization, and Good Manufacturing Practice requirements.
- Experience with data analysis and reporting tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI.
- Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice and relevant regulations and standards across multiple sites.
- Lead investigations, Corrective and Preventive Actions, and change control processes.
- Act as a subject matter expert on quality topics, advising on policies and compliance decisions.
- Manage internal and external audits, and host regulatory inspections.
- Collaborate with teams to address audit findings and enhance compliance.
- Conduct gap assessments and recommend strategies for regulatory compliance.
- Support and manage Quality Management System processes.
- Deliver training programs to enhance compliance with Quality Management System requirements.
- Drive quality improvement projects using data analytics to identify trends.
- Travel 10%–20% for audits and compliance activities.
- ISO 13485:2016 or ISO 9001:2026 Lead Auditor certification or equivalent.
- Experience with quality management systems and regulatory compliance.
- Knowledge of IATF 16949, AS9100, and Drug Supply Chain Security Act requirements.
- Experience or in-depth knowledge of medical device and/or pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.
About the company
Koch Industries is a large, private, diversified conglomerate that operates in energy, chemical processing, and manufacturing. It started from an innovation that turned heavy crude oil into gasoline and grew through long‑term investments rather than short‑term market moves. The company generates value by refining fuels and producing chemical products, and it operates Georgia-Pacific, a major maker of paper and building products. Its business model relies on reinvesting most earnings back into the company to fund steady, long‑term growth rather than paying out frequent dividends or seeking quick profits. Koch differentiates itself from many competitors by staying privately owned, which reduces pressure from public markets and enables longer‑range planning. The company’s goal is to build scale and durability across its holdings by sustainable, multi‑decade growth rather than rapid, episodic gains.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total Funding
$985.2M
Headquarters
Wichita, Kansas
Founded
1940
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Koch raised $224.4 million in equity financing on March 10, 2026, preserving dry powder.
- Koch's Africa fertilizer foothold expands global phosphate reach from Morocco's Jorf complex.
- Closed Tacoma gypsum plant concentrates capital into stronger Georgia-Pacific assets and higher-margin lines.
What critics are saying
- DOJ opened a fertilizer antitrust probe in March 2026, risking criminal charges and damages.
- Farmers filed class actions in March and June 2026 against Koch Agronomic Services.
- Georgia-Pacific will close Tacoma's gypsum plant on October 30, 2026, cutting 125 jobs.
What makes Koch Industries unique
- Private since 1940, Koch reinvests earnings for decades, not quarterly Wall Street optics.
- Koch Fertilizer expanded into Morocco on June 30, 2026 through Jorf Fertilizers ownership.
- Georgia-Pacific and Koch Agronomic Services give Koch integrated positions across packaging and fertilizers.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- Paid Vacation
- Professional Development Budget
- Fertility Treatment Support
- Parental Leave
- Adoption Assistance
- Hybrid Work Options