Quality Excellence Lead

Quality Excellence Lead – Kenvue

Work Location: Fully Onsite – Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States

Reports To: Director of Q & C, Lititz Site

• Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior Level
• Employment Type: Full‑time
• Job Function: Quality Assurance
• Industry: Personal Care Product Manufacturing

At Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we’re the house of iconic brands – including NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO®, TYLENOL®, LISTERINE®, JOHNSON’S® and BAND‑AID® that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent.

Kenvue Lititz Plant develops and markets consumer healthcare, baby care, and beauty/skin care products. The Quality Excellence Lead will drive quality leadership and mentor the Quality Assurance team through transformation initiatives and process excellence strategies, ensuring integrity, timely execution of tasks, and accountability for compliance and financial metrics.

• Develop and implement advanced quality improvement programs aligned with Six Sigma, Lean, and Design Excellence methodologies.
• Supervise the quality team, assign work, conduct performance reviews, and design solutions to optimize processes and maintain high standards.
• Conduct data‑driven audits and inspections using analytics to identify trends, ensure compliance, and foster continuous improvement.
• Address quality deviations and process failures promptly, ensuring effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Guide team members, including Six Sigma belts, to adopt innovative problem‑solving and promote a culture of quality and engagement.
• Partner with senior leadership to implement forward‑thinking quality strategies that meet market, technology, and regulatory demands.
• Oversee documentation and process changes impacting product quality, ensuring readiness for regulatory audits.
• Analyze production deviations and trends to drive improvement initiatives.
• Support creation of site‑wide GMP training to reinforce compliance and quality awareness.

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related technical/scientific field.
• At least 6 years of experience in a GMP product manufacturing environment, with strong knowledge of quality, compliance, supply chain, and manufacturing operations.
• Strong foundation in analytical and strategic thinking.
• Proven ability to lead and influence cross‑functional teams using a collaborative leadership style.
• Proficiency in relevant technology and software for quality management and process improvement.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Up to 10% travel.

• Proficiency in leveraging modern quality management tools, applications, and software to drive decision‑making and operational improvements.
• Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to inspire teams to embrace change and pursue excellence through creative methodologies.
• Experience in coaching and developing talent is preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing quality systems design, regulatory compliance, and process improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma and Lean.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills capable of conveying complex technical information effectively to diverse audiences.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally as required to support quality initiatives and audits.
• Track record of innovative process enhancements.
• ASQ CQA, CQE or CQM certification is preferred.

Annual base salary range: $ – $. This takes into account work location, candidate’s skills, experience, education level and other job‑related factors.

• Competitive benefit package*
• Paid company holidays, paid vacation, volunteer time & more!
• Learning & development opportunities
• Kenvuer impact networks
• Note:
  
  Total rewards at Kenvue include salary, bonus (if applicable) and benefits. Your Talent Access Partner will be able to share more about our total rewards offerings and the specific salary range for the relevant location(s) during the recruitment & hiring process.

Equal Opportunity Employer. Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability, please check our Disability Assistance page for information on how to request an accommodation.