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Job Summary:

The Sr. Director of Quality Compliance directs Governance, Audit, Inspection, Escalation and Risk Management and is a valued member of the PAI Quality Leadership team. The incumbent will direct, consult, develop, implement, maintain, and ensure that the overall cGMP compliance profile is maintained effectively. This role will ensure the development and implementation of compliance processes and systems in a manner consistent with global quality systems requirements, corporate standards, current regulatory and client requirements. The role will engage effectively with health authorities and identify mechanisms to assure that our practices and policies meet current regulatory expectations.

The incumbent will direct the quality notification to management program through escalation of quality events and the governing processes. The role will manage the DEA compliance, external and internal audit programs, and CMO audit requirements. The incumbent will lead continuous improvement programs and support compliance and risk activities.

We are seeking an ideal candidate who can establish a Quality Compliance strategy and direction throughout the organization.

The incumbent will work to ensure continuous improvements regarding the most recent national and international cGMP compliance standards and to accomplish compliance in the most efficient way. The position will, develop and lead inspection readiness programs and provide guidance on all compliance related matters. They will advise on industry issues and regulatory changes that may affect PAI. This role involves developing and implementing strategies to ensure compliance with regulatory standards, conducting audits and inspections, and managing quality-related issues to maintain the company's integrity and reputation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement quality compliance programs and policies.

• Conduct internal and external audits to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and company policies.

• Quality Compliance and Internal Audit - Directs the activities for conducting internal audits across the Business Unit and manages all external audits by Notified Bodies, FDA, DEA and other Competent Health Authorities.

• Oversee inspection processes and ensure readiness for regulatory inspections.

• Manage escalation processes to address and resolve quality issues promptly. Notifies executive leadership through corporate quality escalation program.

• Direct and Communicate Notification to Management regarding escalated quality events

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement quality compliance corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).

• Monitor and review quality assurance and quality control data to identify trends and areas for improvement.

• Prepare and maintain documentation related to compliance, audit, inspection, and escalation activities.

• Provide training and support to employees on quality compliance and audit practices.

• Stay updated on industry regulations and standards to ensure ongoing compliance.

• Report to senior management on quality compliance, audit, inspection, and escalation activities and progress.

• Post Market Surveillance - Directs the activities to comply with regulatory requirements for post-market surveillance of PAI products on the required schedule for adequacy of product instructions for use, risk management, performance and other key factors.

• Compliance and Internal Audit - Directs the activities for conducting internal audits across the Business Unit and manages all external audits by Notified Bodies, FDA, DEA and other Competent Authorities.

• Tracks and trends Quality Indicators.

• Interfaces with all PAI manufacturing facilities as well as other Business Unit functions.

• Executes on Quality Goals as approved by the Quality Leadership Team.

• Ensures maintenance all required records for the QMS.

• Ensures the selection, orientation, development, and retention of a sufficient number of qualified staff to carry out the responsibilities of the department.

• Provides leadership for the overall Quality Compliance Escalation & Notification to Management process and associated CAPAs.

• Analyzes internal quality systems and associated data to assure adherence to QSRs, DEA, and other international standards (ICH), PAI quality standards, and Business Unit and Facility quality standards.

• Develops, reviews and maintains Quality Policies.

• Reviews Quality audit reports and prepares appropriate corrective action responses.

• Establishes and leads an inspection readiness program. Provides on-site support for inspection management for key inspections.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in: Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, or relevant discipline.

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in quality assurance, quality control, or risk management within the pharmaceutical industry at a senior leader level.

• Knowledge of systems and processes which support Quality management. Specifically, operational experience in the core QMS processes such as document management, change control, deviation handling, quality control, good distribution practices, supplier quality management, and escalation to management processes.

• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, and demonstrated ability to prepare written reports, correspondence and presentations to senior leadership.

• Experience recognizing the broad, systemic implications of problems and issues and demonstrated experience with negotiating win-win solutions for a broad range of global QMS initiatives.

• Comprehensive understanding of auditing principles and ability to perform as a lead auditor. Experience with regulatory authorities from an auditing perspective with regulatory experience in a pharmaceutical GMP environment required.

• Knowledge of Quality best practices and experience with technology tools to support the

• Extensive knowledge of global quality regulations, industry or international standards and ability to interpret and implement.

• Ability to understand Regulatory, Business Unit and Plant Quality Systems and be able to implement systemic changes to enhance product quality and improve business efficiency at the Business Unit & Plant levels.

• Ability to interface with regulatory bodies to defend quality compliance.

• Proven leadership ability and experience building and maintaining positive relationships globally, both internally and externally.

• Broad expert knowledge of pharmaceutical, API, Aseptic, and OTC manufacturing processes and regulations.

Skills & Competencies:

• Knowledge, experience, and skills with quality assurance functions; and the use of information technology platforms. Track record of strong involvement with industry professional associations is preferred. Capability to network within the pharma industry and partner strategically with health authorities/regulators.

• Industry experience in applying predictive analytics and big data/artificial intelligence to create predictive indicators of quality manufacturing

• Capability to collaborate effectively with across global quality network

• Listening, negotiating and effective communication skills under pressure are highly preferred. Business minded and customer focused.

• Responsible for monitoring sponsored studies for compliance with PAI quality standards, regulatory agencies requirements, and if applicable, global standards/requirements

• Ensures that company products meet defined quality standards through management oversight

• Directs, initiates, plans, and develops processes and projects to define and implement quality assurance practices within manufacturing operations in line with organizational policies, standards, and guidelines. Ensures overall quality control of processes, raw materials, and products in line with regulatory and industry standards.

• Manage Quality and Compliance teams so that Quality Management Systems PAI sites in compliance with all relevant legislation and controls; and relevant guidelines are fully addressed in a way which is relevant to our sector of industry and dosage forms, proportionate, appropriate and sustainable.

• Directs and manages audit processes and reporting requirements designed to support the functional area strategies that align with the principles and values of PAI.

• Quality Assurance

• Quality Risk Management

• Quality Compliance Management

• Quality Control

• Process Improvement

• Data Analysis

• DEA and DSCSA Standards

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS:

• The physical requirements and working conditions listed for this job are representative of those required on the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. Typical office environment requiring the use of typical office equipment (e.g., computers, phones, etc.). Computer keyboarding, computer monitor and mouse use including reaching forward, grasping, finger and wrist manipulations, and neck bending and turning: near vision is necessary for computer monitor use. Continuously required to stand, sit, walk, talk and hear, occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, frequently required to stand, sit, walk, talk and hear, occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Ability to lift to 30lbs.

• PAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. PAI uses E-Verify.

• EEO Employer / Veteran / Disabled

Senior Quality Assurance Specialist

Location: Fort Worth, TX (On-Site)

Pay: $45–$50/hour

Type: 7-Month Contract (Potential for Conversion)

CornerStone Professional Placement is seeking a Senior Quality Assurance Specialist based in Fort Worth, Texas to support Quality Systems and Continuous Improvement initiatives for an FDA-regulated distribution environment. This role will independently manage core Quality processes while also coordinating Lean and Continuous Improvement efforts across the US Quality organization.

If you have strong experience with TrackWise, FDA-regulated environments, and quality investigations, and enjoy driving process improvement and compliance, this is an excellent opportunity to make an impact.

Responsibilities

• Manage deviations, investigations, CAPAs, and change controls in TrackWise from initiation through closure while ensuring compliance with Quality System procedures.
• Provide Quality oversight for distribution and supply chain operations, partnering with Operations to support compliant and timely product release.
• Coordinate and track Lean / Continuous Improvement initiatives across the US Quality department to drive efficiency and process improvements.
• Analyze quality metrics and performance trends, preparing data-driven reports and summaries for Tier meetings and management reviews.
• Support regulatory compliance and inspection readiness, including documentation management, audit support, and collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or technical discipline
• 7+ years of Quality Assurance experience in an FDA-regulated environment
• Experience working with electronic QMS systems (TrackWise preferred)
• Knowledge of Lean or Continuous Improvement methodologies

Preferred

• Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt or higher
• Experience with cold chain or biologic products
• Experience coordinating cross-department Continuous Improvement initiatives

Please send resumes to for immediate consideration!

Are you highly organized with a strong attention to detail? Do you thrive in structured environments where process, documentation, and accountability matter?

As the QC/QA Administrator, you will support SVM’s Quality Control / Quality Assurance Program at our Reno, Nevada site location. This role blends administrative coordination with daily field presence to ensure quality documentation, review coordination, and compliance tracking are executed consistently across all phases of a project.

You will work closely with the Project Executive, Project Managers, QA/QC Officer, BIM Director, and field leadership to help maintain documentation standards, track review milestones, and ensure projects meet SVM’s quality expectations before advancing to the next phase.

What you will do

Quality Control / Quality Assurance Administration

• Maintain and distribute Submittal Checklists for each phase of assigned projects.
• Track completion of QC documentation prior to phase advancement.
• Coordinate documentation flow between Engineers, Project Managers, and QA/QC personnel.
• Maintain version control of plan sets, internal markups, and review documents.
• Assist in preparing documentation for Technical Reviews and Management Reviews.
• Archive finalized QC documentation per company standards.

Review & Compliance Coordination

• Schedule Technical and Management Review meetings.
• Prepare and distribute meeting agendas and review materials.
• Record meeting minutes and document action items.
• Track corrective actions resulting from plan checks and code compliance reviews.
• Maintain logs related to specification consistency and interdisciplinary coordination.

BIM & Documentation Coordination

• Support coordination between the project team and BIM Director.
• Maintain organized documentation of model coordination and design revisions.
• Ensure QA/QC documentation aligns with BIM standards and project documentation requirements.

Administrative & Site Operations Support

• Assist with scanning, filing, printing, and digital organization of project documents.
• Perform daily job walks to review field installation, verify quality standards are being met, and confirm required QC documentation aligns with onsite conditions.
• Maintain QC tracking spreadsheets and internal reporting logs.
• Support project setup documentation and closeout documentation processes.
• Serve as a point of contact for site-based QC documentation inquiries.
• Support Reno operations with additional administrative projects as business requires.

Education, Skills & Experience

• 2+ years of administrative, document control, or project coordination experience required.
• Experience in construction, mechanical contracting, engineering, or related industry highly preferred.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required; Associate’s degree preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) required.
• Strong Excel skills with ability to maintain tracking logs and reports preferred.
• Experience with document control systems or construction project management software a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and maintain high accuracy under pressure.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
• Willingness to submit to a comprehensive background check required.

Compensation & Company Benefits Include

This is a full-time, hourly, non-exempt position. Compensation ranges from $22.00 to $28.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. This position includes a paid 30-minute meal period.

Health: Medical / Dental / Vision / Life & Disability Insurance / FSA

Well-Being: Robust Maternity & Paternity Leave / EAP / Paid Holidays / PTO / Sick Leave / Interactive Breakroom

Financial Wellness: 401k w/ Employer Contribution / Employee Referral Bonus / “Positive Pulse”

Community Investment: Volunteer Opportunities / Team Building Activities / Employee Activities

Physical Requirements

As an QC-QA Administrator in the Mechanical Contracting Industry, there are certain physical requirements you should be aware of. These requirements ensure that you are capable of performing the necessary tasks safely and effectively. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to qualified applicants who may not be able to fulfil certain aspects of the role. The key physical requirements for this role are outlined below:

• This role may require working at a desk, using a computer, and standing for prolonged periods of time.
• This role may require handling physical paperwork, files, office supplies, and operating office equipment such as a computer, mouse, keyboard, printer, and calculator.
• This role may require daily walking throughout active construction job sites to review field installation and perform required quality checks.
• This role may require frequent standing, walking on uneven surfaces, climbing stairs, and navigating multi-level structures under construction.
• This role may require driving throughout the jobsite, including travel between the job trailer and building areas, and may involve operating or riding in a utility vehicle.
• This role may require working in various environments including office settings, construction sites, commercial buildings, and outdoor conditions in varying temperatures.
• This role may require the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hard hat, safety vest, safety glasses, gloves, and other site-required safety gear.
• This role does not typically involve heavy lifting, however lighting lightweight items such as files or other office supplies up to 50lbs might be required.

Who We Are:

At SVM, we are more than just a leading mechanical contractor specializing in design-build commercial HVAC, plumbing, piping, service/maintenance, and 24-hour emergency services. We’re a team dedicated to supporting the Bay Area, Sacramento, and Nevada regions with trusted expertise and an unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional experiences at every level.

Our success is built on a collaborative culture that values teamwork, innovation, and doing the right thing. We take pride in fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment where every team member feels supported, valued, and empowered to grow. At SVM, we believe our people are our greatest asset, and we prioritize their development, well-being, and success.

Our state-of-the-art fabrication facility reflects our dedication to quality and efficiency. By leveraging cutting-edge 3D design and manufacturing technology, we detail and fabricate ductwork, piping, and pre-skidded equipment to execute projects with precision and excellence.

At SVM, we don’t just focus on work—we focus on balance. We encourage a life-work approach that allows our team to thrive both personally and professionally. We are committed to helping our team members grow, stay curious, and work collaboratively to tackle any challenge. With the support of peers, managers, and executive leadership, our team is equipped to succeed and build meaningful careers.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhausted list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

Visalia, CA – Seeking Quality Assistant Medical Director

Join the Physician Partnership Where You Can Increase Your Impact

Vituity’s ownership model provides autonomy, local control, and a national system of support, so you can focus your attention where you want it to be – on your patients.

Join the Vituity Team. Vituity is a 100% physician-owned partnership and is led by frontline physicians that are all equitable owners. As an equal and valued partner from day one, our ownership model provides you with financial transparency, a comprehensive benefits package including profit distribution, and multiple career development opportunities. Our leadership understands what your practice needs to thrive and gives you autonomy and local control so you can provide care when, where, and how your patients need it. You are backed by a best-in-class corporate healthcare team and supported by the broad peer-level expertise of 6,000 Vituity clinicians. At Vituity we’ve cultivated an environment where passion thrives, and success comes through shared purpose. We were founded in a culture that values team accomplishments more than individual achievements, an approach we call “culture of brilliance.” Together, we leverage our strengths and experiences to make a positive impact in our local communities. We foster this through shared goals and helping our colleagues succeed, and we also understand the importance of recognition, taking the time to show appreciation and gratitude for a job well done.

Vituity Locations: Vituity has opportunities at 475 sites across the country, serving 9 million patients a year. With Vituity, if you ever need to move, you can take your job with you.

The Opportunity

• Act as the Quality Medical Director locally, as well as interface between Vituity and Kaweah.
• Vituity has its own Quality team, with which you will become heavily involved, with quarterly virtual workshops, annual in-person workshops, and semi-annual and annual Quality Data audits that are done per provider and for the entire site.
• Learn to stay up to date with CMS' evolving quality metrics and requirements and learn how to reinforce compliance within Vituity and within your site's local operations.
• Act as the ED Sepsis Champion within Kaweah's Sepsis team.
• Work closely with Kaweah Sepsis Team, Quality Officer, Department Chairs, IT, and lab directors.
• Act as the liaison between Kaweah and the ED providers for all matters sepsis related.
• Continue to develop policies and processes to optimize sepsis care within the ED, as well as maximize compliance with CMS requirements. Continue to monitor and revise said policies and processes in real time.
• Attend meetings quarterly and monthly, depending on the level (generally can be virtual).
• Act as the ED Trauma Liaison on the Kaweah Trauma Committee.
• Interface between ED and Surgical providers (including surgery, ortho, vascular, CT, anesthesia, ICU, lab, radiology, etc.) on acute issues or policy optimization.
• Work closely with Trauma Manager and Trauma Director to optimize our site's trauma performance, remediate issues, and ensure ongoing site certification as a trauma center by the American College of Surgeons.
• Chart and case review. Trauma PIPS and PEER review.
• Attend monthly meetings for Trauma Operations and Trauma PIPS/PEER review, both of which are done in a hybrid model (virtual participation is okay).

The Practice

Kaweah Health Medical Center – Visalia, California

• A 250-bed facility and Level III Trauma Center.
• STEMI Receiving Center and Stroke Center.
• 74-bed Emergency Department with 98,000 annual visits.
• 24/7 case management, social work, and in-house interpreters.
• Kaweah Health Medical Center operates an ACGME accredited 3-year EM residency with 18 residents per year, ACGME accredited Sim/US/education/admin EM fellowships, and an AP fellowship program, taking rolling admission with up to 4 AP fellows per year.

The Community

• Visalia, California, is a charming city nestled in the San Joaquin Valley, known for its rich agricultural heritage and proximity to breathtaking natural landmarks.
• As the gateway to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, residents enjoy easy access to towering sequoias, scenic hikes, and outdoor adventures.
• Downtown Visalia offers a vibrant cultural scene with unique shops, local dining, and historic venues like the Fox Theatre, which hosts concerts and performances.
• The city’s seasonal weather includes hot summers and mild winters, ideal for year-round activities.
• Its central location allows for convenient travel to California’s coast, mountains, and larger cities like Fresno.

Benefits & Beyond*

Vituity cares about the whole you. With our comprehensive compensation and benefits package, we are mindful of what matters most, and support your needs of today and your plans for the future.

• Superior Health Plan Options.
• Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA, life and AD&D coverage, and more.
• Partnership models allows a K-1 status pay structure, allowing high tax deductions.
• Extraordinary 401K Plan with high tax reduction and faster balance growth.
• Eligible to receive an Annual Profit Distribution/yearly cash bonus.
• EAP, travel assistance, and identify theft included.
• Student loan refinancing discounts.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives including LGBTQ+ History, Día de los Muertos Celebration, Money Management/Money Relationship, and more.
• Purpose-driven culture focused on improving the lives of our patients, communities, and employees.

We are unified around the common purpose of transforming healthcare to improve lives and we believe everyone has a role to play in that. When we work together across sites and specialties as an integrated healthcare team, we exceed the expectations of our patients and the hospitals and clinics we work in. If you are looking to make a difference, from clinical to corporate, Vituity is the place to do it. Come grow with us.

Vituity appreciates differences; our dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion is at the heart of our organization. Vituity does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law. Vituity is committed to complying with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity.

*Visa status applicants benefits vary. Please speak to a recruiter for more details.

Applicants only. No agencies please.

About Pinterest:

Millions of people around the world come to our platform to find creative ideas, dream about new possibilities and plan for memories that will last a lifetime. At Pinterest, we're on a mission to bring everyone the inspiration to create a life they love, and that starts with the people behind the product.

Discover a career where you ignite innovation for millions, transform passion into growth opportunities, celebrate each other's unique experiences and embrace theflexibility to do your best work. Creating a career you love? It's Possible.

At Pinterest, AI isn't just a feature, it's a powerful partner that augments our creativity and amplifies our impact, and we're looking for candidates who are excited to be a part of that. To get a complete picture of your experience and abilities, we'll explore your foundational skills and how you collaborate with AI.

Through our interview process, what matters most is that you can always explain your approach, showing us not just what you know, but how you think. You can read more about our AI interview philosophy and how we use AI in our recruiting process here.

The Content Understanding team builds machine learning models that "read" Pinterest content-images, text, and video-to produce high-quality semantic signals (e.g., embeddings, localization, quality/safety labels). These signals power relevance and retrieval for Homefeed, Search, Related Pins, and Ads, and also support integrity use cases like spam and low-quality detection. We work end-to-end: from data and labeling strategy, to model training and evaluation, to low-latency serving and monitoring at Pinterest scale. The role is ideal for a senior modeler who also enjoys developing, productionizing models and leading technical direction across teams.

What you'll do:

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• Lead modeling strategy for content understanding (vision, NLP, multimodal), including architecture selection, training approach, and evaluation methodology.
  
• Design and ship production models that generate content signals such as embeddings and classifications used across multiple product surfaces.
  
• Own the full ML lifecycle: data/labeling strategy (human labels + weak supervision), training pipelines, offline evaluation, online experimentation, deployment, and monitoring/retraining.
  
• Partner with infra/platform teams to ensure scalable, reliable training/serving (latency, cost, observability, rollout safety).
  
• Collaborate with signal-consuming teams (ranking, retrieval, integrity, ads) to define signal contracts, adoption patterns, and success metrics.
  
• Provide technical leadership through design reviews, mentoring, and raising the quality bar for modeling and ML engineering practices.
  

What we're looking for:

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• M.S/ PhD degree in Computer Science, Statistics or related field.
  
• Significant industry experience building software and ML pipelines/systems, including technical leadership (project/tech lead or equivalent).
  
• Strong proficiency in Python and at least one ML stack such as PyTorch / TensorFlow, plus solid software engineering fundamentals.
  
• Proven experience training and deploying ML models to production, including model versioning, rollouts, monitoring, and retraining strategies.
  
• Deep hands-on experience in content understanding domains, such as:
  
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  • computer vision (classification, detection, representation learning),
    
  • NLP (text classification, entity/topic modeling),
    
  • multimodal / embedding models (e.g., transformer-based representations).
    
  
  
• Experience working with large-scale datasets and distributed compute (e.g., Spark-like ecosystems, distributed training, GPU environments).
  
• Strong applied skills in evaluation and experimentation: defining metrics, offline/online alignment, A/B testing, debugging regressions, and model quality analysis.
  
• Demonstrated ability to influence across teams and drive ambiguous problem areas to measurable outcomes.
  

Relocation Statement:

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• This position is not eligible for relocation assistance. Visit our PinFlex page to learn more about our working model.
  

In-Office Requirement Statement:

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• We let the type of work you do guide the collaboration style. That means we're not always working in an office, but we continue to gather for key moments of collaboration and connection.
  
• This role will need to be in the office for in-person collaboration 1-2 times/quarter and therefore can be situated anywhere in the country.
  

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At Pinterest we believe the workplace should be equitable, inclusive, and inspiring for every employee. In an effort to provide greater transparency, we are sharing the base salary range for this position. The position is also eligible for equity. Final salary is based on a number of factors including location, travel, relevant prior experience, or particular skills and expertise.

Information regarding the culture at Pinterest and benefits available for this position can be found here.

Our Commitment to Inclusion:

Rite-Hite is the global leader in the manufacture and distribution of industrial loading dock and door equipment. Our innovative products and world class sales organization ensure solid, consistent growth, both for our company and our staff. We are always looking ahead to develop innovative new products and services to improve our customers' safety, security, and productivity.

Rite-Hite provides competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package with medical, dental, and vision coverage along with life and paid medical leave. We also provide a retirement savings plan that combines 401(K) with company match and profit sharing. Paid holidays, vacation, and up to five paid personal/sick days per year round out the package.

Rite-Hite is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer offering a drug free workplace for our customers and employees.

PURPOSE

Rite-Hite is seeking a Quality Manager to build and maintain a robust quality management system. In this role, you will develop a problem-solving approach to address daily quality concerns at our Horn Lake, MS facility. You will be preparing the location for ISO-compliant business systems and drive operational excellence principles across all functions to support continuous improvement in processes and performance metrics.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Follows through on set processes and ensures adherence to best production practices and product quality standards.

Reviews customer specifications and/or drawings and ensures consistent compliance to customer quality specifications, drawings, etc.

Provide information to Engineering and Purchasing regarding repeated quality issues in terms of production, installation, service, etc.

Develops and implements quality and process improvement plans, programs and procedures using continuous improvement techniques such as the 5 WHYs, 7 Step Problem Solving, PDCA, and other analysis methods.

Coordinates the investigation of problems and develops disposition and corrective actions for recurring discrepancies.

Must be able to use small quality hand tools such as calipers, etc.

Must be able to read and interpret blueprints.

Performs audits as required against the product, product components, subassembly areas, and uses independent judgement for structural and functional aspect of the product.

Performs process audits of production and support functions to identify gaps and validate effectiveness of improvement activities.

Develops, deploys, and maintains the quality management system.

Develops, deploys, and maintains the supplier quality development process in conjunction with the Materials department.

Apply Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma tools and methodology in the implementation of manufacturing excellence initiatives.

Audit business processes to ensure compliance to the management system.

Facilitate employee engagement in problem solving activities and teach problem solving methodologies throughout the organization.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
Develop and prepare accurate data and reviews summaries with Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing and other departments as required.

Inspect and test returned parts to determine disposition.

Lead quality meetings.

Provide descriptions, documentation and recommendations to Purchasing regarding quality concerns / component improvements.

Visit and audit key suppliers to drive improvements in supplier performance of quality, cost, and delivery.

Ensure proper and timely disposal of vendor parts to be returned.

Work with Engineering and Manufacturing to facilitate product and process improvements consistent with Lean Manufacturing practice.

Manages and maintains quality database including the status of each quality improvement issue and resolution the resolution including QIR, QAR, and ECNs.

Conduct trend analysis of quality concerns to establish strategic program direction.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Manages 6-12 direct reports. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of this unit of the business. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance via the development of measurable objectives; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Six sigma certification or equivalent problem-solving experience is required.

Demonstrated leadership in implementing Lean Manufacturing protocols.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree and minimum 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and/or experience in a manufacturing environment. The individual must be well organized, with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Working knowledge of Lotus, Microsoft Office, JD Edwards and AS400 is desired. Basic understanding of Excel including charts, graphs and data analysis.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to comprehend and apply principles of advanced statistical theory as applies to design of experiments and problem solving.

REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 65 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Additional Job Information:

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At Avantor, people are the most important part of our success because they drive our global performance. That's why our Operations, Lab Services, Sales, and many other Avantor teams rely on our talent acquisition initiatives to attract, engage and hire the right talent. Avantor's Quality Assurance & Quality Systems vertical is a crucial part of this mix, enabling all our internal teams worldwide to grow beyond their limits.

The Quality Assurance (QA) Analyst is responsible for contributing to the performance of our Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance to ISO standards/corporate policies and creating a culture of quality across the business. The QA Analyst is responsible for support functions related to the quality systems team, clerical and administrative support, data entry and other supporting functions to ensure maintenance of policies and procedures according to applicable regulatory requirements. The individual will be required to interpret customer purchase orders for quality obligations and will need to negotiate terms of those requirements. This position may also support or participate in the preparation and implementation of QA policies and procedures, perform and manage internal audits, assist or lead customer audits and regulatory inspections, resolve process flow issues, and ensure standards and safety regulations are observed. The QA Analyst must have excellent communication skills to document and perform QA activities, such as writing clarification letters, creating internal audit reports, managing root cause investigations of audit findings, preparing Corrective and Preventive Action reports (CAPA), communicating directly with customers, creating and administering internal training materials and collaborating among cross functional departments. The QA Analyst is an integral member of the site-based leadership team and will actively represent Quality at different facilities. The focus of the position is to develop, perform, manage and continuously improve quality assurance related activities in compliance with ISO and other related standards/guidance.

This position reports into the Sr. Supervisor, Quality Systems and will be onsite at our Carpinteria, CA location.

What we're looking for:

• Education: High School diploma required. Bachelor's degree in science (Biology, Chemistry, Environmental, etc.) preferred or demonstrable evidence of job-related professional experience and/or strong internal knowledge of Avantor.

• Experience: 1-3 years of quality and/or contract management
• Experienced or certified internal auditor for ISO9001 and AS 9100 or related standards/guidance/regulations (ex. GxP, IPEC, etc.) preferred.
• Project management experience preferred.
• Experience in using quality management/problem solving principles, tools and methodologies (ex. Lean principals, Six Sigma, PDCA, Kaizen, etc.) preferred.
• Knowledge of SAP preferred.
• Proficient computer/Microsoft Office skills.
• Experience with Agile or similar QMS software preferred.

Who you are:

• Strong knowledge of distribution, manufacturing, or production operations.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written); ability to effectively communicate with customers, registrars and Avantor associates of different levels.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, ability to prioritize work.
• Ability to document processes and lead consensus for standardization across Avantor network.

How you will create an impact:

• Ensure purchase order contractual obligations are met for quality related aspects through review, interpretation, and negotiation.
• Root cause investigations related to customers' complaints against quality process failures/nonconformances, issue CAPAs and ensure they are closed on time, create and issue formal customer responses, and verify CAPAs are properly implemented and effective.
• Prepare, participate and host Quality Assurance (QA) related activities (e.g., internal audits, continuous improvement activities, internal training, external audits from customers, registrars, regulatory agencies (e.g., FDA, DEA, etc.) and site tours.
• Create, review, and update controlled documents (Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions, Forms, Training Materials).
• Identify and implement corrections or process improvements that will ensure the health and compliance of our QMS. Including participating in ABS events related to reduction of errors, process improvements, and improved customer experience.
• Support Lead Auditors with various problem-solving principles, tools and methodologies (e.g., Lean principals, Six Sigma, PDCA, Kaizen, etc.).
• Collect, manage and maintain quality data/records, prepare routine/special reports and interpret such information to assess the health of our QMS and make recommendation to management.
• Participate in the ongoing surveillance and recertification activities required to remain ISO Certified.
• This position is customer facing and often supports our commercial team. It includes, but is not limited to, preparing for and participating in routine customer calls/events (e.g., Quarterly Business Reviews, Quality Summits, Gemba Walks, etc.)
• Attend and participates in departmental and/or corporate events (e.g., Town Halls, Management Review Meetings, etc.) and may serves as the Subject Matter Expert for Quality to support various continuous improvement initiatives, projects, Kaizens, etc.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

Pay Transparency:

The expected pre-tax pay for this position is

Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the Know Your Rights poster.

3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy:

By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.

We are currently searching for a 2nd Shift Quality Inspector for its facility located at 260 Duchaine Blvd, New Bedford, MA, 02745. Reporting to the Director of Quality Control, the Quality Inspector will be responsible for Performing random sampling inspections, inspection of in process and finished products, to record and main paperwork.

Who we are looking for:

We are currently searching for a Quality Inspector to be based of New Bedford, Massachusetts. Reporting to the Director of Quality

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• Perform random sampling inspection of all incoming, in-process and finished product to ensure 100% of quality requirements are met.
  
• Ensure product after each changeover is being verified to ensure compliance to product requirements.
  
• To record and maintain all and clear inspection information in designated check sheet.
  

What you'll do:

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• Perform random sampling inspection of all incoming, in-process and finished product to ensure 100% of quality requirements are met.
  
• Ensure product after each changeover is being verified to ensure compliance to product requirements.
  
• To record and maintain all and clear inspection information in designated check sheet.
  
• To initiate Non-Conformance Report when defective product condition is observed, including updating the required log for traceability purpose. Follow up with department personnel responsible for effective containment and resolution of issue.
  
• Monitor status of product on hold and work with cross functional team to ensure disposition of material is performed in a timely manner.
  
• Perform Layered Process Audit (LPA) to ensure that all required process and product characteristics is being complied with.
  
• Collaborate with co-workers, supervisors to achieve site goals.
  
• Adhere to all safety procedures and report potentially unsafe conditions immediately.
  

What you'll bring:

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• Proven track record as a quality inspector for at least minimum of 2 years.
  
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
  
• Keen eye for details and has a passion for results and facts-based approach.
  
• Familiar with quality testing method (e.g., vernier caliper, micrometer, hardness test, tension test etc.).
  
• Experience working in an ISO9001 Quality Management System based organization.
  
• Strong knowledge on Microsoft Office tools (e.g., Excel, Word and PowerPoint).
  

Within 3 months, you'll:

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• Complete your Atkore immersion program.
  
• Understand how your job will help deliver Atkore's strategy.
  
• Gain an understanding of your team.
  
• Gain an understanding of the training materials and procedures your team owns.
  

Within 6-months, you'll:

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• Identify ways to strengthen the team's commitment to Atkore.
  
• Be planning, organizing, and supporting QA Programs
  
• Achieve operational excellence, superior product and customer satisfaction.
  

Within 12-months, you'll:

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• Perform UL and CSA Required Testing
  
• Interacting with plant personnel on quality testing and inspections
  
• Documenting NCRs and ICARs for nonconforming materials and processes
  

Atkore is a recipient of a Great Place to Work certification and a Top Workplaces USA award! We're committed to creating an engaged and aligned workforce that drives collaborative culture. Our team strives for breakthrough results, stays focused on being standout leaders, and fully supports decisions of the Company. We consistently live the Atkore mission, strategic priorities, and behaviors, all in a way that's consistent with our core values. Together, we build strong leaders that continually endeavor to move us forward.

Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader!

Sr. Manager Quality, External Supply

This role must be onsite 3 days a week

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate strong knowledge of cGMPs, applicable GxPs, and pharmaceutical distribution processes.
• Perform routine quality audits of CMOs, including follow-up and timely closure of CAPA actions.
• Establish and maintain quality standards aligned with current regulatory requirements and management expectations.
• Ensure implementation of the Quality Policy, Quality Management System (QMS), SOPs, and GMP regulations across External Supply and satellite Quality operations.
• Lead and/or support meetings with external manufacturing organizations to review manufacturing status, complaints, and non-conformances.
• Manage internal and external change controls, including impact assessments and approvals.
• Coordinate technically with cross-functional teams to expedite resolution of complaints, deviations, change controls, and investigations.
• Prepare, review, and maintain quality documentation, including Quality Agreements.
• Manage non-conformance and complaint investigations at external sites, including initiation and tracking within internal systems.
• Support changes to specifications, processes, or procedures at external sites, including initiation of internal tracking documents, assignment of action items, and project closure.
• Provide final product disposition, including review of externally generated batch records and analytical testing results.
• Manage stability programs for externally manufactured products, including review and evaluation of stability data.
• Review and/or approve Annual Product Quality Review (APQR) documents for externally manufactured products and support Regulatory Affairs with Annual Reports.
• Conduct internal audits and participate in regulatory audit preparation, including CAPA development and ensuring timely CAPA closure.
• Review and approve artwork and labeling, ensuring only current, approved versions are used.
• Lead supplier qualification and approval, including audit planning, execution, documentation, and tracking of audit findings to closure.
• Support CMOs and internal functions (Supply Chain, Technical Operations, Regulatory Affairs) in process validation, API qualification, and related activities.
• Support Business Development and Sales for product launches in new markets by ensuring timely quality deliverables and effective CMO communication.
• Represent Quality Assurance in CMO-related projects, including technology transfers, providing guidance on quality requirements and reviewing transfer protocols and reports.
• Support CMO Quality Operations activities, including SOP development, document management, training, and implementation.
• Contribute to new quality initiatives and support development of long-term quality strategy.

Requirements:

• 14-16 years working experience in a regulated Pharmaceutical Company in GMP environment
• Hands on experience of quality systems in a GxP environment, and direct experience with USFDA and other health authority inspections
• A minimum of (5) years of experience in overseeing quality operations for sterile and aseptically manufactured pharmaceutical products

Notice: MCRA’s Talent Solutions division works to unite top talent with opportunities on our clients’ teams. This posting is not for a position directly at MCRA, but rather for a position with a MCRA client that our team is helping to recruit and fill.

MCRA's client, a commercial-stage medical device company specializing in designing, developing, and marketing orthopedic fracture repair and stabilization products, is in search of a Director of Quality and Regulatory Affairs to provide support across Regulatory, Quality Assurance, Operations, and Research & Development (R&D).

Primary Roles:

• Is a key member of the senior leadership, and is responsible for the successful operation of the company's quality and regulatory systems. Essential functions include the development, implementation, maintenance, and improvement of company-wide quality and regulatory systems, integrating continuous improvement activities.
• Serves as our clients Management Representative under ISO and FDA requirements, and takes the lead role in ensuring that the quality management system is efficient, effectively implemented and ensures compliance with the requirements of applicable regulatory agencies. Responsible for the generation and maintenance of our client's Quality systems, with direct oversight for the processes for Complaints Management, CAPA, Risk Management, Post-Market Surveillance, and Regulatory Reporting.
• Is responsible for leading the resolution of quality and compliance issues within the business and provide routine quality feedback and leadership to cross-functional groups
• Serves as the official correspondent to Competent Authorities (e.g. FDA, EU countries, etc) as well as Notified Body. Responsible for maintaining compliance registrations and device listings.
• Ensuring compliance with FDA and other applicable international regulations and requirements for the design, development, distribution, and maintenance of medical devices and provide general regulatory support to the organization

Responsibilities:

Quality Systems

• Provide operational leadership in planning and management of quality system activities to maintain appropriate QMS certification
• Responsible for leading and interfacing with any Notified Bodies or Competent Authorities during inquiries or facility inspections by such organizations
• Acts as lead in all product complaint and recall campaigns.
• Responsible for interfacing with and following up with any Customers regarding complaints
• Responsible for Supplier Quality assurance program
• Responsible for Measurement, analysis and improvement programs, including quality trending, CAPA system, and the Internal Quality Audit program for our client.
• Leads the Management Review process

Quality Engineering

• Ensures all inspection and quality plans are statistically sound and can ensure quality levels that exceed requirements
• Ensures all device history records are complete and reviewed prior to release of product
• Assist suppliers by providing information to enable process improvements
• Ensure all manufactured products are conforming to FDA Quality System, ISO 13485, MDD, and MDR
• Supports the engineering staff with PPQA activities, validations, and statistical analysis of new products and processes
• Leads Risk Management and Post-Market Surveillance activities

Regulatory Affairs

• Develop and implement global regulatory and compliance strategies to:
• Ensure all products designed, manufactured and/or shipped meet all regulatory, corporate and customer requirements for quality, safety and efficacy;
• Ensure proper and timely preparation and maintenance of national and international new product submissions, registration/licensing renewals, product listings, post market surveillance reports, import and export documents, safety testing, and other national and international requirement
• Optimize and focus on quality during the design and change control processes for both new and existing products;
• Ensure all advertising and promotion materials conform to applicable FDA, EU, and, where applicable, other country regulations.
• Responsible for the CE Mark approval process for all products, and Technical File generation and maintenance
• Responsible for writing Letters to File as required
• Participates in the development and writing of 510(k) submissions with the management team utilizing external resources as required
• Responsible for external agency reporting

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Natural Science preferred, coupled with approximately 10 years of combined experience in QA / RA in the medical devices industry; experience regarding medical device design, development and manufacturing regulations, especially 21 CFR Part 820 Quality System Regulation, the MDD and MDR Directives, as well as ISO 13485 requirements. 5 years of experience managing supervisory personnel and contributing toward the development of department strategies.

Experience/ Skills:

• Ability to build efficient quality assurance systems; including electronic document and record control, CAPA, NCR, complaint, training, metrics
• Demonstrated ability to write, review, execute and critique validation protocols, investigation plans, root cause analyses, NCRs, CAPAs, complaints, trend report
• Has experience with applying ISO 14971 principles to medical devices throughout all stages of the product's lifecycle.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and team building skills, inspires others toward continuous quality improvement
• Able to solve complex quality, technical, managerial or budgeting problems
• Readily adapts to changing priorities, effectively manages own time and direct reports to ensure tasks, projects are completed on time to meet growth objectives. Adjusts easily and readily to a fast-paced work environment
• Working knowledge of data acquisition, analysis and statistical software
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and technical personnel simultaneously
• Successful oral and written communication skills, business acumen and assertive decision-making ability
• Excellent computer skills, including MS Office proficiency

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

MCRA, LLC is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics.

On the heels of achieving 3X growth, Virginia Transformer is hiring to do it again!

We’re strategically building our team for the next 3X growth cycle — a phase that is both intense and incredibly rewarding. We’re highly selective about who joins us, because this journey isn’t for everyone.

If you have the drive, grit, and expertise to perform at a high level — and you want to grow your career 3X alongside the Company’s growth — we’d love to talk.

Apply below and let’s start the conversation.

Who We Are

Virginia Transformer is the largestU.S.-owned producer of power transformers in North America, and we’ve been able to grow the past 50-plus years through an unwavering focus on delivering for our customers. We’re more than 5,400 people strong and are known throughout the industry for being an engineering company that makes premium quality transformers in the shortest lead times.

As a privately held, organically growing company, we thrive on nimbleness, innovation, and tenacity.

Join Our Team

If you love the thrill of securing the U.S. electric grid, enabling all manufacturing in the country, and the energy of a fast-moving train — this is the place for you. We train hard, grow together, and lead with purpose. Every transformer we build is custom, every challenge unique, and every team member essential.

We’re looking for those ready to lead, fueled by commitment, and driven by impact. We are growing so fast that all our available roles are not yet posted, so let us know if you are interested and we will follow-up.

Divisional Quality Manager

Reports to: Director of Quality

Location: Onsite – Multi-Plant (U.S.)

Travel: 60%

Position Summary

The Divisional Quality Manager is responsible for leading and standardizing quality systems across multiple Virginia Transformer manufacturing facilities. Reporting to the Director of Quality, this role ensures consistent execution of quality standards for custom-engineered power transformers serving utility, industrial, renewable, and critical infrastructure markets.

This role partners closely with Operations, Engineering, Test, Supply Chain, and Customer teams to improve first-pass yield, reduce rework and non-conformances, and ensure Virginia Transformer meets or exceeds customer, regulatory, and industry requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Divisional Quality Leadership

• Lead divisional quality initiatives across assigned Virginia Transformer plants, ensuring alignment with corporate quality strategy.
• Serve as the senior quality escalation point for plant leadership on significant quality issues.
• Support the Director of Quality in establishing divisional KPIs, quality objectives, and continuous improvement priorities.

Manufacturing & Test Quality

• Drive quality performance across transformer manufacturing, assembly, and test operations.
• Partner with Test Lab leadership to ensure compliance with IEEE, ANSI, IEC, and customer-specific test requirements.
• Improve first-pass yield, reduce scrap and rework, and strengthen process control throughout manufacturing and testing.

Compliance, Audits & Certifications

• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and other applicable quality standards.
• Lead internal audits and support external audits, including:
• Utility and industrial customer audits
• Certification body audits
• Regulatory and third-party inspections
• Drive effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) with sustained results.

Supplier & Incoming Quality

• Partner with Supply Chain and Supplier Quality to improve incoming material quality for core steel, coils, insulation systems, bushings, tap changers, and other critical components.
• Support supplier audits, qualifications, and corrective action efforts.
• Monitor supplier performance metrics and drive continuous improvement.

Customer Quality & Issue Resolution

• Serve as a key quality leader for customer quality concerns, including non-conformances, test failures, warranty issues, and field returns.
• Lead cross-functional root cause investigations (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone) and ensure timely, effective resolution.
• Support customer quality reviews and performance reporting.

Data, Metrics & Continuous Improvement

• Establish and maintain divisional quality dashboards and KPIs.
• Analyze quality trends related to defects, test failures, and customer feedback.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and structured problem-solving methodologies.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, coach, and develop plant-level Quality Managers and quality teams across the division.
• Build a strong culture of accountability, ownership, and “right-first-time” execution.
• Support training, capability building, and succession planning within the Quality organization.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or a related technical field.
• 8+ years of progressive quality leadership experience in manufacturing.
• Experience supporting multi-plant manufacturing operations.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems (ISO 9001) and audit processes.
• Hands-on experience with root cause analysis, CAPA, and continuous improvement.
• Strong cross-functional leadership and communication skills.

Preferred

• Experience in transformer manufacturing, power equipment, or heavy industrial manufacturing.
• Familiarity with IEEE, ANSI, IEC standards and utility customer requirements.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• ASQ certifications (CQE, CQM, etc.).

Key Competencies

• Manufacturing-first mindset
• Strong systems and process thinking
• Data-driven problem solving
• Ability to influence across functions and plants
• Customer-focused execution
• Continuous improvement leadership

Why Virginia Transformer

Virginia Transformer offers the opportunity to lead quality at scale in a fast-growing, custom-engineered manufacturing environment supporting critical infrastructure across North America. This role plays a key part in ensuring reliability, safety, and customer trust across our expanding portfolio of power transformer solutions.

Tremco Construction Products Group brings together Tremco CPG Inc.’s Commercial Sealants & Waterproofing and Roofing & Building Maintenance divisions; Tremco Barrier Solutions Inc.; Dryvit, Nudura and Willseal brands; Prebuck LLC; Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc.; Weatherproofing Technologies Canada and PureAir Control Services, Inc. Altogether, Tremco CPG companies operate 21 manufacturing facilities, 6 distribution sites, and 3 R&D/technology sites, and employ more than 2,700 people across North America.

GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

Supervise the quality process to ensure the production environment has what is needed to meet key business/manufacturing metrics, which satisfy customer needs and product standards. Key responsibilities include spending time on the production floor, performing quality checks on finished product and raw materials, overseeing manufacturing processes and controls, striving for continuous improvement, and supporting ISO quality systems and compliance.

TREMCO’S EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL LEADERS:

• Embodies the company's core values of transparency, trust, and respect by demonstrating integrity, commitment, responsible entrepreneurship, and moral courage.
• Applies the company’s policies and adheres to processes to ensure compliance and organizational best practices.
• Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all areas of responsibility, such as hiring and promotion decisions.
• Effectively and efficiently onboards new employees.
• Conducts annual performance evaluations and provides ongoing performance feedback, maintaining clear and timely documentation.
• Coaches and manages employees using the company’s philosophy and tools to ensure talent is developed and retained. Constructs succession plans to ensure the sustainability and continuity of area of responsibility.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee all quality-related functions in the plant.
• Participate in the development of specifications for processing, products, and materials.
• Perform all required quality tests for raw materials, work in progress, and finished products.
• Ensure that quality checks are performed at the required frequency and targets, additionally, periodically evaluate target levels, and amend as appropriate.
• Regularly audit product and process to ensure standard work is executed on the floor and in the lab.
• Ensure that any non-conforming product is properly identified for a decision on disposition by Management.
• Track, report, and reduce manufacturing waste.
• Work directly with purchasing personnel on vendor quality or supply issues; assist with vendor selection and qualification.
• Lead ISO Quality systems.
• Research customer complaints, including but not limited to engaging in root cause investigation, suggesting corrective action, implementing actions, and providing follow-up while following the SAP quality process and maintaining metrics.
• Manage all lab functions and staff, while assuring the safety and integrity of those operations and employees.
• Maintain all testing equipment and ensure that it is in proper working order.
• Organize and maintain related files, logs, and reports.
• Develop quality standards/test/inspection plan for raw materials and finished product (specification, sample size and frequency) as well as a robust training process.
• Develop lean and sustainable saving plans and facilitate small K generation and implementation.
• Lead all product compliance activities to ensure certification.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in quality control within a manufacturing environment with a minimum of 2 years supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in quality-related programs such as lean, ISO, six sigma, etc.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Attain and maintain all related Health and Safety Certifications.

OTHER SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Familiarity with manufacturing regulations and reporting methods.
• Knowledge of the production process and team interactions.
• Analytical acumen for compiling and analyzing data.
• Ability to plan, organize, follow through, and prioritize.
• Ability to interact with all levels within the organization.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Quality and safety oriented, attention to detail.
• Training in quality programs (lean, ISO, Six Sigma).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Incumbent must be able to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach, climb, balance, kneel, talk, hear, and lift up to 50 lbs.

BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION:

• The salary range for applicants in this position generally ranges between $66,434 and $83,044. This range is an estimate, based on potential employee qualifications, operations, needs, and other considerations permitted by law.
• The Company offers a variety of benefits to its employees, including but not limited to health insurance, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) Savings and Trust & Plan with company match, Company Pension Plan, Performance Based Bonus/Commission, and continuing education.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Director of Quality

Ready to change the future, your way?

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven Director of Quality to unlock your ambition and work the future at Aalberts.

As a full-time Director of Quality in the Operations Department at Aalberts, located in Pageland, SC. Reporting directly to the Chief Operations Officer, the Director of Quality is a key member of the Operations Leadership Team responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership of the Quality function across multiple manufacturing facilities. This role ensures consistent deployment of quality systems, policies, and performance standards to drive product excellence, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement. The Director will lead a team of site Quality Managers and Engineers to strengthen customer satisfaction, minimize waste, and support operational excellence initiatives.

the Aalberts way

Aalberts is built on entrepreneurship. We believe the more space people are given, the greater their chance of finding brilliant solutions for our customers. That is why we encourage everyone to take ownership, think independently yet work as one team. You are in charge today of what happens tomorrow. For yourself, for the company, and for our planet.

your challenge

• Develop and implement a multi-site quality strategy aligned with corporate and operational goals.
• Serve as the top-level authority for Quality across all manufacturing sites and distribution centers.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, EHS, and Supply Chain to ensure cross-functional alignment on quality objectives.
• Provide direction and oversight for all Quality Managers and site quality teams, ensuring consistent processes and accountability.
• Lead the organization toward achieving and sustaining ISO 9001 certification, as well as any applicable customer or regulatory standards.
• Oversee the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS) across all facilities.
• Ensure QRQC (Quick Response Quality Control) methodology is fully deployed and standardized at each site.
• Drive compliance with customer specifications, industry regulations, and internal standards for all products and processes.
• Manage internal and external quality audits, supplier audits, and customer visits.
• Lead root cause analysis, corrective and preventive action (CAPA), and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects, scrap, and rework.
• Use data-driven insights to develop and execute strategic quality improvement plans across the business.
• Facilitate quarterly Quality Management Reviews and contribute to Continuous Improvement (CIP) programs.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for customer quality concerns and oversee resolution of all customer complaints and nonconformances.
• Supporting all quality aspects in new project launch coming 2026.
• Build strong relationships with customers through transparency, responsiveness, and reliability.
• Oversee supplier quality programs, including incoming inspection, qualification, and performance tracking.

requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in quality leadership in large scale manufacturing environment, including multi-site responsibility.
• Demonstrated success implementing and maintaining ISO 9001 or equivalent quality systems.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage change, and influence cross-functional leaders at all organizational levels.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and translate insights into action.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and collaboration skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, ERP/MES systems.
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, or equivalent certification preferred.

why work at Aalberts?

• Globally renowned company, dedicated to technological innovation and excellence
• Diverse teams of passionate individuals, committed to making a difference
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Think independently yet work as one team
• Be in charge today of what happens tomorrow

about Aalberts

We are a company of over 13,000 passionate people spread across 50 countries, working as one to engineer mission-critical technologies, making impact in everyday life. Aalberts IPSA proudly supports eco-friendly buildings to high-tech manufacturing, minuscule microchips to the largest seagoing vessels, and next gen vehicles to lightweight airplanes. Since 1975, we have been at the forefront of where technological innovation truly matters and progress is really made for a clean, smart and responsible future.

work environment

• Regular presence on the production floor in a climate-controlled machine shop environment.
• Operate high-volume machining in a manufacturing setting requiring proper use of PPE (personal protective equipment).
• Including but not limited to: CNC machining centers, transfer machines, EMCO equipment, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and an active tool room
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Occasional lifting of materials or components up to 55 pounds
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts, machine noise, oils, and industrial equipment
• Maintain a stable, safety-focused manufacturing environment with a strong emphasis on operational excellence, reliability, and continuous improvement.

travel requirements

Travel regularly to Aalberts sites up to 50% of the time

how we take care of you

The salaried rate for this role is fair and decided upon based on experience and proven skills alignment through our interview process. This role will observe our company’s 12 paid holidays, generous paid time off and competitive full suite benefits package.

go ahead, work the future at Aalberts

Our procedure involves application submission, screening, assessments, selection, and offer/onboarding. The process follows a tentative time frame and is subject to the availability of both parties and the completion of each stage.

our commitment to all

Aalberts IPSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Uninvited agency solicitation will not be considered. Profiles sent by third-party recruiters will be treated as direct applications from the candidate.

Job Title: Director of Quality Assurance – Tissue Processing

Location: San Antonio, Texas, USA

Department: Quality Assurance / Regulatory Affairs

Reports To: Executive Leadership

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Summary

The Director of Quality Assurance is responsible for providing strategic leadership, direction, and oversight to the company’s Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure compliance with international and domestic tissue processing regulations, standards, and corporate policies. This role establishes quality strategy, directs organizational compliance programs, and ensures alignment with corporate objectives across all quality assurance processes, including regulatory compliance, internal and external audits, risk management, supplier quality, and continuous improvement initiatives. The Director of Quality Assurance serves as a key member of the leadership team, providing executive-level guidance on quality strategy and regulatory risk management, ensuring the delivery of safe and effective products that meet or exceed customer and regulatory requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation, maintenance, and improvement of the QMS in compliance with cGMPs, ISO 13485:2016, ISO 14971:2019, and FDA 21 CFR:

Part 11 (Electronic Records; Electronic Signatures), 

Part 820 (QSR)

Parts 361/1271 (Human Cells, Tissues, and Cellular and Tissue-Based Products)

And the relevant FDA Guidance documents for these regulations

• Provide oversight of product release strategy and ensure compliance through delegated authority.
• Establish and oversee policies for raw material acceptance, supplier controls, and product disposition.
• Ensure organizational compliance with labeling and packaging requirements through policy, audit, and review.
• Plan, manage, and resource internal audits, supplier audits, and regulatory inspections; serve as the host and primary point of contact for regulatory and notified body representatives.
• Assure programs related to document control, GMP training program, and controlled record management are in compliance.
• Direct Quality approval for the CAPA process, including nonconformance handling, root cause analysis, corrective/preventive action planning, and effectiveness verification.
• Provide oversight and guidance for product risk management in accordance with ISO 14971.  Perform the quality review function for device pFMEA/dFMEAs and design control through delegation to appropriately trained and qualified staff.
• Review and approve quality-related documentation, including validation protocols, verification reports, design control deliverables, and batch records.
• Develop the key quality metrics for the periodic QMSR (Quality Management Systems Review) to drive systemic improvements, enhancing compliance and operational effectiveness.  
• Develop, mentor, and direct the Quality team and oversee staff development across multiple quality functions to ensure alignment with company goals and regulatory expectations.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (Process Engineering, Manufacturing, Warehouse/Distribution, Regulatory Affairs, Operations, Sales) to support quality throughout the product lifecycle.
• Competency and proficiency in making standard Regulatory submissions, updates, and communications, such as FDA Establishment Registrations, 510k’s, State Registrations, and FSCA for Medical Devices. 
• Ability to guide the organization to compliantly launch new medical device products and configurations to market

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Quality, or related field; advanced degree strongly preferred.
•  Minimum of 10–12 years of progressive experience in tissue processing quality assurance, with at least 5+ years in a director-level or equivalent leadership capacity.
• Comprehensive knowledge of ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 14971, and EU MDR.
• Demonstrated experience and favorable outcomes with FDA inspections, notified body audits, and supplier quality programs.
• Expertise in QMS software platforms and document control systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. 
• Professional certifications CQA, CQE, LSSBB, or RAC.

Competencies

• Executive leadership and organizational management skills
• Regulatory compliance expertise
• Effective communication and presentation abilities, including executive reporting and Board-level communication
• Strong attention to detail
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and coach staff and peers

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• This position operates in a professional office and/or manufacturing environment.
• Regular use of computers, phones, and office equipment.
• May require occasional lifting of materials up to 25 pounds.
• Exposure to manufacturing floor environments.

Travel Requirements

• Occasional domestic travel may be required (estimated 20%) to support audits, supplier evaluations, and regulatory inspections.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience.
• Performance-based annual bonus eligibility.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off, sick leave, and company holidays.
• Professional development opportunities and continuing education support.

Position Summary

The Quality Control Manager is responsible for ensuring that all packaging and consumable products purchased and distributed by Maadho meet company quality standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations. This role will proactively identify, investigate, and resolve quality issues while implementing preventive systems to maintain product consistency and compliance.

The ideal candidate has strong experience in food-service packaging and consumables, with a deep understanding of manufacturing standards, materials, and quality assurance processes.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Assurance & Inspection Audits

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality control procedures for all incoming products and inventory.
• Inspect food-service packaging and consumable products (e.g., gloves, cups, containers, cutlery, paper goods, bags) to ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards.
• Establish product quality benchmarks and specifications for suppliers.

Supplier Quality Management

• Work closely with domestic and international suppliers to communicate quality expectations.
• Review and approve supplier specifications, certifications, and compliance documentation.
• Coordinate corrective action plans with vendors when quality issues arise.
• Conduct supplier performance evaluations and recommend improvements.

Issue Identification & Resolution

• Track recurring issues and proactively recommend systemic improvements.
• Investigate customer complaints and internal QC findings.
• Perform root cause analysis on defective or non-conforming products.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
  

Qualifications Required

• 3–5+ years of quality control experience in food-service packaging and consumables.
• Strong knowledge of materials such as paper, plastics, compostables, foam, and food-contact packaging products.
• Knowledge of FDA food-contact regulations and relevant industry standards including ISO Management
• Experience working with manufacturers and suppliers on quality standards and compliance.
• Proven ability to conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to manage supplier relationships.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and quality reporting systems.

Key Words: ACR, Amercareroyal, Karat Packaging, Injection Mold, Eco Products, Novolex, Pactiv, Paper Products,

"Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship."

The IT QA Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of application and system quality assurance. This role ensures that software, systems, and infrastructure meet organizational standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations.

The QA Manager will collaborate closely with Solution Delivery Leaders, Business Stakeholders, Project Managers, and Development Leads to ensure successful solution implementations.

This role will lead both functional and non-functional testing efforts aligned with implementation requirements.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and enforce QA policies, procedures, and standards.
• Lead the design and execution of test plans, including functional, integration, regression, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Manage defect tracking, root cause analysis, and resolution processes.
• Oversee QA team performance, training, and professional development.
• Collaborate with development, DevOps, and business teams to align QA efforts with project goals.
• Conduct audits and generate quality reports and metrics.
• Stay current with emerging QA tools, technologies, and best practices.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience as a QA Manager, with expertise in quality management, schedule oversight, complex problem-solving, and performance optimization.
• 5+ years of experience developing executive-level documentation and QA performance metrics.
• Proven track record of building and managing high-performing QA teams, preferably within the retail domain.
• Extensive experience in test environment management, test data management, and test strategy development.
• Proficient in managing QA teams across Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid project methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with a wide range of QA tools, systems, and software.
• Demonstrated success in managing distributed teams across onsite, offshore, and nearshore locations.
• Strong understanding of both manual and automated testing, including regression, integration, performance, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Deep experience in risk-based testing (RBT), performance testing, and test automation.
• Advocate for reusable components—both process and technical.
• Expertise in testing APIs, Web UI, SaaS, and desktop applications.
• Familiarity with JavaScript-based Web UI automation frameworks.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Java, JavaScript, or Python.
• Solid understanding of DevOps practices and implementing QA automation within CI/CD pipelines.
• Proven ability to deliver initiatives on time and within budget.

Desired Qualifications

• Familiarity with Section 508 compliance standards and accessibility testing.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, ITIL, Six Sigma, CCMP, or CISA.
• Experience with test automation tools including Rest Assured, Selenium, TestNG, JUnit, and Cucumber.
• Expertise in developing and maintaining Java-based automation frameworks and custom QA tools.
• Proficiency in performance testing tools such as JMeter, LoadRunner, or NeoLoad.
• Possession of external technical certifications, preferably cloud-based (e.g., Azure, or Google Cloud).

Family Dollar is an equal opportunity employer and committed to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We are committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Program Dates

May 19th, 2026 – August 7th, 2026

About Wakefern

Wakefern Food Corp. is the largest retailer-owned cooperative in the United States and supports its co-operative members' retail operations, trading under the ShopRite®, Price Rite®, The Fresh Grocer®, Dearborn Markets®, Fairway Markets®, Gourmet Garage®, and Morton Williams® banners.

Employing an innovative approach to wholesale business services, Wakefern focuses on helping the independent retailer compete in a big business world. Providing the tools entrepreneurs need to stay a step ahead of the competition, Wakefern’s co-operative members benefit from the company’s extensive portfolio of services, including innovative technology, private label development, and best in class procurement practices.

Your contribution

If you are a student who is pursuing an education in Supply Chain Management, Food Engineering, Quality Assurance, Quality Control Management, or other related fields, these internship opportunities may be a great fit for you! Wakefern prides itself in being the industry leader in Logistics and Distribution. Our organization currently services over 400+ retail stores throughout the northeast. The Logistics Infrastructure includes 9 warehouses in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, housing 4 million square feet of warehouse space. Wakefern’s fleet of over 2000 trailers ship approximately 1.4 million cases daily while traveling 52,000,000 miles per year! This sophisticated operation utilizes state of the art technology to meet the needs of our more than 8 million customers.

Quality Assurance: Product Inspector (Produce) track:

This internship goes beyond a typical desk job, you’ll be immersed in the core of our supply chain operations. The QA (Produce) Intern plays a hands-on role in inspecting fresh produce and other perishable items to ensure quality, safety, and compliance with Wakefern standards. This position involves physically examining inbound deliveries for grade, freshness, proper labeling, and packaging integrity, as well as monitoring temperatures and verifying weights and counts. Interns will gain first-hand experience with Wakefern’s Food Safety and Quality Practices, USDA and FDA guidelines. Interns will be learning leadership skills mentored by supervisors to understand all skills required in a Quality Assurance Product Inspection department.

What you will do

• Work in a refrigerated warehouse environment.
• Inspects all inbound deliveries to ensure the purchased goods conform to all established product specifications, standards, and grade requirements.
• Performs random organoleptic inspections of inbound goods to assure the quality, grade, and wholesomeness of the product.
• Inspects all inbound deliveries for cleanliness and soundness of the transportation vehicle and the absence of cross contamination.
• Monitors product temperatures by means of physical probing of goods and observation of time and temperature recording devices.
• Verifies the weights and counts of received goods.
• Examines all packaging for proper labeling and enforces all packaging and labeling requirements of the FDA, USDA, and USDC.
• Monitors products in inventory and storage for quality and safety.
• Performs daily sanitation inspections of all applicable facilities and warehouses.
• Gathers and organizes all records and documentation to comply with all regulatory requirements.
• Monitors all control points, critical control points, and quality control points for each of the food safety and food quality plans for the applicable perishable food facilities.
• Physical demands include the ability to bend, stretch, extend, tug and pull based on inspection of various products, Ability to work in cold temperatures as low as 33 °F.
• 5 days on site - no remote work.
• Wear OSHA-Compliant Steel Toe or Composite Safety Boots when in the warehouse is required.
• Bilingual Spanish / English is a plus, but not required.
• Provide coverage for the Shift Supervisors, working any 5 of the 7-days, including weekends, holidays, vacations, and peak volume periods. Interns work 40 hours per week.
• Various projects as assigned.
• Interns will be based out of one of the following warehouse locations and may work one of the following shifts:

Locations/Shifts

Northern Perishables – Elizabeth, NJ

6:00am-2:30pm

Produce Facility – Newark, NJ

6:00am-2:30pm

What we are looking for

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must have completed 24 college credits with a 3.0 cumulative GPA or better
• Will be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate school for fall
• Successful completion of a substance abuse test is required
• Successful completion of a background check is required
• Reliable transportation is required
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, and customer service skills with the ability to multitask and manage time effectively
• Excellent communication skills (written, oral, and presentation)
• Strong MS Office skills (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint required)
• Ability to exhibit proper business etiquette when dealing with all levels of the organization
• Previous work experience in a retail environment is beneficial
• Must have flexibility with regard to schedule which can include coverage for a 7-day work week, weekends, holidays, vacations and peak volume weeks (interns will work 40 hours per week)

Company Perks

• Vibrant Food Centric Culture
• Corporate Training and Development University
• Collaborative Team Environment
• Educational Workshops
• Networking Opportunities
• Volunteer Opportunities

Compensation and Benefits:

First year Wakefern Supply Chain/Logistic Interns will be paid at $18.00 per hour. Master Students and Returning Wakefern Supply Chain/Logistic Interns will be paid at $19.00 per hour. Interns are not eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan with company match & annual company contribution, paid time off and holidays.

Description

Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose.

At Lactalis in the USA, we're committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive-whether you're just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed.

As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we're proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together.

In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani Italian cheeses and ricotta, President specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone's cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond cheddar, and Parmalat milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi's, Stonyfield Organic, Brown Cow, Oui, Yoplait, Go-Gurt, :ratio, Green Mountain Creamery, and Mountain High, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun, Gopi, and Arz.

At Lactalis, we live by our core values-Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone's unique background and ideas are valued.

Even if you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy.

From your PASSION to ours

Lactalis Heritage Dairy, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Quality Supervisor based in Tulare, CA.

The Quality Supervisor is responsible for the overall food safety and quality systems, and regulatory compliance programs at the Lactalis Heritage Dairy (LHD) plant located in Tulare, CA.

This position oversees the plant's quality programs: FSSC22000, HACCP and pre-requisites programs, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Good Sanitation Practices (GSPs), and inspects and audits the program in operation. This position represents the plant during inspections and audits with customers, second and third parties, and regulatory agencies.

From your EXPERTISE to our

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Responsible for the plant's GFSI programs. Builds, maintains, and improves the quality management systems (HACCP, FSSC22000).
• Assesses the existing department programs, policies, and practices. Makes recommendations for improvements, aligns programs to the required standards.
• Assists plant management in developing and implementing plant quality programs and processes.
• Ensures the plant is always audit ready. Acts as the lead during audits.
• Conducts Annual Reassessment of the Plant Food Safety Systems to ensure all FSSC related SOPs, procedures, policies are appropriate and coordinates with all other departments to ensure programs are up to date.
• Performs daily monitoring activities of FSSC22000 programs including Verification, Validation, Audit, and Recordkeeping to ensure facility's continuous compliance with FSSC22000 requirements, performs monthly inspections and internal audits.
• Maintains Log /Action Plans of required corrective actions for non-conformances and ensures closure of these issues. Reports on Major Non-Conformances. Inform management of all significant non-conformities and take action to maintain the integrity of the FSSC22000.
• Schedule and conduct Food Safety and HACCP meetings and conferences with representatives of other departments and divisions to explain the FSSC management system and to obtain compliance with the procedures and controls.
• Formulate and prepare appropriate reports, charts and graphs indicating the status of the FSSC management system and any projects associated with it.
• Develop instructional training to clarify FSSC procedures, policies and requirements.
• Acts as System Admin for plant's quality software/SharePoint.
• Ensures records are maintained and easy to access.
• Ensures plant's programs are updated with new/emerging changes in GFSI standards.
• Partners with production to ensure root-causes of issues are investigated, and preventative actions are implemented.
• Conducts effective root cause analysis on food safety and quality issues, implements corrective and preventative actions.
• Maintains the records and contracts of indirect service providers such as pest control, calibration, uniforms, laundry, etc.
• Ensure all indirect third-party services are performed at their appropriate frequency.

Regulatory:

• Primary interface with routine & non-routine regulatory agency representatives at the facility.
• Communicates with all necessary parties (employees, plant management, etc.) on regulation changes related to Quality and Food Safety.
• Maintains awareness of regulatory changes and advances in the state.
• Timely and effective regulatory response.
• Appropriate documentation and development of local policies to support compliance to policies and procedures

Internal & External Audits:

• Ensures the facility is always audit ready.
• Completes necessary CAPAs and reports post audit.
• Develops and trains a team of internal auditors.

Organizational & Cross-Functional Support:

• Maintains a close partnership with the cross-function teams at the plant: Purchasing, R/D, Operation, HR, Maintenance, Supply, and plant Controller
• Facilitates exchange of data between departments and quality employees to ensure quality compliance is met
• Team Management
• Motivates and inspires the team
• Develops the team's skills and expertise
• Sets realistic goals, provides regular feedback, and completes mid-year and year-end appraisals
• Prepares and distribute Food Safety objectives
• Delegates, communicates, transfers a culture of adaptability & accountability

Other:

• Shares and promotes best practices throughout the organization.
• Travel and/or extended/off-work hours.
• This description reflects management's assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
• Behaves in a professional manner that always represents the Company in the highest ethical standards

Requirements

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent of work experience.
• Solid knowledge of GFSI, HACCP, US food regulations.
• Solid knowledge of hazards associated with food.
• 5+ years related experience. Experience in manufacturing is required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel.
• Strong communication skills
• Demonstrated analytic, problem solving and decision-making skills
• Collaborative & pragmatic mindset.

At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities. Further, any division of the Company that is an Affirmative Action Employer will comply with all related legal obligations.

Description

Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose.

At Lactalis in the USA, we're committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive-whether you're just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed.

As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we're proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together.

In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani Italian cheeses and ricotta, President specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone's cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond cheddar, and Parmalat milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi's, Stonyfield Organic, Brown Cow, Oui, Yoplait, Go-Gurt, :ratio, Green Mountain Creamery, and Mountain High, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun, Gopi, and Arz.

At Lactalis, we live by our core values-Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone's unique background and ideas are valued.

Even if you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy.

From your PASSION to ours

Lactalis Heritage Dairy, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Supply Quality Manager, Ingredients & Packaging position based in Chicago, Illinois. The Supply Quality Manager, Ingredients & Packaging is responsible for the compliance of incoming ingredients, packaging, and chemical products and their perspective suppliers, with the Quality and Food Safety Standards of Lactalis Heritage Dairy (LHD). The Supply Quality Manager, Ingredients & Packaging reviews, assesses, and approves ingredients, packaging, and chemicals against Food Safety and Quality standards at onboarding and on a continuous basis. In addition, this position conducts sanitation and GMP audits in plants to maintain and improve quality standards, as needed. In addition, the Supply Quality Manager, Ingredients & Packaging works closely with the Purchasing Department, assisting with the onboarding of new ingredients, packaging, chemicals, and suppliers.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Schedules, plans, and executes food safety & food quality audits for existing and potential
• ingredients/packaging/chemical suppliers.
• Utilizes the principles of GFSI, HACCP & ISO 9001/22000 in audits to assess food
• safety/quality risks & recommends mitigation strategies.
• Monitors and follows up with manufacturing plants to ensure the full implementation of
• corrective actions.
• Provides technical input on food safety of ingredients and packaging materials on product
• development teams.
• Reviews, approves, and files all ingredient/packaging/chemical supplier documentation
• against LHD expectations.
• Organizes and plans a detailed schedule to ensure supply/facility audits are efficiently
• conducted. Produces audit reports and distributes internally in a timely manner, after each
• visit.
• Completes monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Maintains a close partnership with the Purchasing Department to facilitate communication
• with suppliers as needed.
• Provides support on projects as needed, and accomplishes tasks as appropriately assigned.
• Partners cross-functionally to achieve overall company objectives.
• Shares and promotes best practices throughout the organization

Requirements

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in microbiology, food science, dairy science, life sciences or equivalent or
• combination of education and experience.
• Experience in food manufacturing is required.
• 3+ years of experience auditing food manufacturing locations is required.
• 5-7 years related experience, including active involvement in Quality Programs in a Food and Beverage manufacturing environment.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Solid knowledge of GFSI, HACCP, US food regulations.
• Proficiency with data management portals, Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel is
• required.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication skills, as well as the ability to work independently.
• Strong organizational skills and proven attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and manage projects in a changing, complex environment.
• Ability to travel up to 50% and work extended/off-work hours.

At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities. Further, any division of the Company that is an Affirmative Action Employer will comply with all related legal obligations.