Quality Assurance Specialist; Nights

HELP US BRING THE GIFT OF HEALTH TO LIFE.

Working at Pharmavite is an experience like no other. With a focus on complete nutrition for all, each endeavor is urgent and every day counts. You'll have the opportunity to work on the #1 selling national vitamin and supplement brand, Nature Made, as well as an exciting portfolio of other products that are shaping the future of the healthy living industry.

Consumer-driven innovation, high quality products and a promising portfolio, all driven by a team with a shared sense of purpose -- that's Pharmavite. Join us to bring the gift of health to life.

Immigration sponsorship is not available for this role.

Collects, categorizes, and evaluates quality data from manufacturing, reprocessing, packaging processes and the accompanying documents to support Quality and company metrics. Supports Quality Assurance programs and activities, including internal audits, non-conformance investigations, and corrective and preventative action (CAPA) implementation and monitoring. Maintains a critical mindset involving data and process interpretation from material receipt through inspection and post-commercial release. Additional duties include cross-functional improvement projects and developing timely, accurate, thorough reports for various levels of the organization.

• Analyze data to identify areas of improvement in the process, especially related to reduction of non-conformances and deviations.
• Lead and/or collaborate on non-conformance and CAPA investigations.
• Drive root cause identification, analysis, and containment action with urgent, but thorough investigations.
• Make clear recommendations for corrective actions based on collaboration and expertise.
• Write clear, thorough, and accurate reports and investigations appropriate for internal distribution.
• Communicate results, metrics improvements, and necessary escalations to Quality and other department area leaders and/or managers effectively.
• Conduct, track and communicate training needs especially in support of Quality and Compliance.
• Perform risk-based internal GMP audits and CAPA reports as appropriate.
• Provide subject-matter and functional support to internal & external partners.
• Work collaboratively to identify and resolve discrepancies in and around manufacturing.
• Evaluate existing Quality documentation and procedures for compliance and accuracy.
• Update and create documents and procedures as needed to support manufacturing and the quality systems.
• Remain aware of and ensures ongoing compliance to internal and industry regulatory requirements.
• Able to effectively prioritize work to meet deadlines.
• Support department, site, and company KPIs, pQRFT and dQRFT metrics.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

4-year college degree in related science field or equivalent industry experience with course work in biology or chemistry and mathematics required.

Licenses or certifications are not required but are a plus.

A minimum of three years’ experience in quality or related inspection/investigation activities preferably in a manufacturing environment or an FDA regulated industry.

• Ability to problem solve and troubleshoot manufacturing issues related to quality and/or operational issues while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and writing with multiple levels of employees (employees, leader, manager, etc.) and across multiple functions.
• Subject matter expert in their work area to aid in identification of sustainable solutions to address systemic issues.
• Working knowledge of equipment, safety, quality and computer systems.
• Strong interpersonal, written and oral communications skills.
• Statistical and mathematical skills are preferred.
• Ability to understand product specifications and how they relate to product manufacturing.

General office environment, ability to sit for long periods of time and pay intense and close attention to detail. Ability to move about an office and a manufacturing facility.

Exposure to disagreeable elements is moderate.

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