Position Summary:

The purpose of this job is to: manage, plan, organize and direct the activities related to Quality Assurance Operations to ensure timely completion of the functional tasks; manage the development and implementation of related programs to maximize efficiencies and effectiveness of the function and budgetary resources necessary to support the company goal while complying with regulatory requirements; operate in accordance with company policies and procedures, FDA Regulations, ISO Standards. Maintain oversight of manufacturing activities for quality compliance. Take immediate action to resolve issues and escalate to upper management as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manages daily operations of Quality Assurance on the manufacturing floor.
• Exercises responsibility for associate training and development and motivating supervised associates.
• Coordinates disposition of Finished Goods with Document Control, QC Laboratory, and Analytical Laboratory.
• Provides guidance and direction for associates concerning QA Operations challenges. Advises, consults with manufacturing and Quality Assurance leadership concerning QA Operations challenges. 
• Leads daily QA meetings.
• Reviews direct reports timecards, PTO requests.
• Provides daily updates on product disposition status.
• Performs other duties and assignments as required.

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities

• Ability to establish personal and professional credibility in the organization.
• Excellent written, verbal, organizational and interpersonal communication skills.
• Prioritize multiple responsibilities and manage deadlines accordingly.
• Acute attention to detail and high level of organization and accuracy.
• Proactive nature – must want to learn and develop in the role.
• Strengths in developing and maintaining customer relationships.
• Able to work autonomously but must be able to work across teams.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in related field; a degree in chemistry, biology or life sciences.
• 3+ years’ quality experience in a cGMP manufacturing environment. 
• 2+ years’ supervisory experience
  

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bilingual Spanish and English is a plus.
• Work experience in contract manufacturing and the OTC cosmetics industry.
• Experience with related databases a plus.

Additional Information

EEO Statement

Bell International Laboratories provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.