#x 9; Responsible for all aspects of Quality Lab Management in compliance with local, state, and federal food safety standards at our dietary supplement manufacturing facility. Develops, implements, monitors, and continuously improves programs to ensure compliance with industry standards for food and dietary supplements (cGMP, GLP, CFR 100, CFR 111, HACCP, FSMA, SQF, etc.) Manage raw material database and verification systems. Leads internal, external customer & other regulatory agency audits & ... more details
Kelly® Science & Clinical is seeking a Quality Laboratory Manager for adirect hire opportunity with one of our clients, a leading nutraceutical manufacturer in Valencia, CA. If you are passionate about bringing the latest scientific discoveries to life and are ready to take the next step in your career, trust The Experts at Hiring Experts. Workplace: Onsite in Valencia, CA Salary: $140,000-150,000. Overview The incumbent is responsible for overseeing quality activities regarding the testing, consistency, and quality of our client’s products. This includes developing, implementing, and maintaining quality programs, policies, and procedures to improve product quality and ensure products are produced in compliance with product standards, good manufacturing practices and in accordance with government regulations. In addition, this role will require you to interact with both internal and external customers, as well as quality and regulatory agencies and manage a staff of quality-control technicians. The individual in this position must establish and maintain relationships with direct reports in addition to other departments in the organization to effectively cultivate a culture of continuous improvement in which quality, safety, and productivity goals are measured and met. Responsibilities
Responsible for all aspects of Quality Lab Management in compliance with local, state, and federal food safety standards at our dietary supplement manufacturing facility.
Develops, implements, monitors, and continuously improves programs to ensure compliance with industry standards for food and dietary supplements (cGMP, GLP, CFR 100, CFR 111, HACCP, FSMA, SQF, etc.)
Manage raw material database and verification systems.
Leads internal, external customer & other regulatory agency audits & escalates any quality control and food safety issues and presents plausible solutions.
Works with R&D and Preventative Maintenance departments in the development and testing of new products, processes, and equipment.
Produce release documentation for each lot of finished products.
Develop statistically significant sampling plans for incoming raw ingredients and in-process quality checks to ensure food safety and quality.
Conduct training and re-certification as appropriate for quality and other manufacturing personnel.
Recruit, train, develop, and lead staff to accomplish personal and organizational goals, adhere to policies/procedures and establish/maintain a ‘culture of quality’.
Ensures timely resolution of customer inquiries (audit findings and complaints).
Generate, or approve laboratory related documentation required for customer relationship/product development verification of compliance, or for filings with regulatory bodies.
Reviews data, analyzes results and recommends changes based upon findings and performs review follow up to verify effectiveness.
Oversee Document Control and lead Change Control (formulas, raw materials, and packaging materials) systems.
Organize and ensure the completion of all product investigations, Non-Conformances, OOS’s, and CAPAs.
Direct and oversee the work of quality assurance and quality control technicians, including training, mentoring, and ensuring professional development.
Oversee and maintain internal product testing lab and manage third party lab relationships.
Perform other duties as assigned depending upon business needs.
Qualifications
BS degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, Engineering, or related field of study preferred.
GMP Audit experience required.
2+ years in a leadership role.
Ability to adapt to frequent changes, unexpected events and still yield an effective outcome.
Ability to use MS Word, Excel, Outlook, ERP, and quality management software.
Strong interpersonal skills, detail oriented and able to coordinate/manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, process development, and troubleshooting.
Minimum of five years’ experience working in a Quality function at a food or dietary supplement manufacturing facility.
Maintains an elevated level of confidentiality.
Ability to work within a team environment and independently, with minimal supervision.
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
Ability to perform effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Effectively influences actions and opinions of others.
Accepts feedback from others, ability to engender enthusiasm, motivate peers, subordinates, and teambuilding.
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