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Aurorium · 8 hours ago

Quality Manager

Aurorium is the materials innovation partner that helps global manufacturers harness the power of possibility to make the world a better place. The Quality Manager is accountable for developing and implementing a robust quality management system, ensuring product quality aligns with customer expectations and regulatory requirements, while managing investigations into quality issues.

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Responsibilities

Has responsibility and authority to oversee the development, implementation, review, maintenance, and management of the on-site Quality Management System
Holds decision-making authority at site level regarding material and product quality
Approves all plant procedures and any changes that may affect product quality
Collaborates with Regulatory Affairs on all regulatory aspects of the product including registration, licensing, DMFs, CEPs, analytical method validation, process validation, etc
Oversees the MOC Management of Change, OOS Out of Specification, Deviation and CAPA Corrective and Preventive Action programs
Manages and facilitates all compliance activities for ISO, CGMP, etc
Maintains SOPs and forms on the Aurorium DMS Document Management System
Manages and conducts plant-wide CGMP training to assure compliance with all regulations
Ensures efficient and safe operations of the lab and coordinates daily workload to ensure testing and releases are conducted in a timely manner
Manages/coordinates flow of documentation from Production to Quality to ensure timely review of documents
Audit Site operations against existing SOPs and methods for conformance (e.g. technical quality of work, methods and instrumentation). Write audit reports and recommend corrective action
Maintains SOPs and Forms on the Aurorium DMS Document Management System
Trends data and reports potential problems to site leadership team
Oversees Stability Program and Annual Product Review for the products supplied by the site
Coordinates all on-site quality-based regulatory and customer audits and provides written responses as necessary in a timely fashion
Leads the investigation of all customer complaints/dissatisfactions and provides timely updates and reports as required
Responsible for auditing contract laboratories and processors including evaluation of proposed new and alternate raw material suppliers
Develops and implements new and/or improved programs to assure continual Quality improvements
Manages the Quality department budget (not including salaries), through direct involvement and management of QA and QC personnel
Manages Quality Agreements with both suppliers and customers, and acts as the primary point of contact for customer quality-related inquiries
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with company Health, Safety and Environmental policies, procedures, and arrangements
Reports all Health, Safety and Environmental accidents, incidents and near misses promptly
Acts in a safe and responsible manner at all times
Active participation in continuous improvement activities
Participates in problem-solving
Takes responsibility and ownership for own learning and development in the spirit of continuous improvement of both self and the business
Assists in the training, mentoring, and assessment of other team members
Exercises autonomy and judgement subject to overall direction or guidance

Qualification

ISO 9001CGMPQuality Management SystemASQ certificationLean/Six Sigma certificationAnalytical chemistry labComputer literateSupervisory experienceTime managementProblem solving

Required

BS degree in Chemistry or Engineering
Internal auditor training
Proficiency in ISO 9001 and CGMP
7+ years' experience in a CGMP environment – Food, API, Excipient or Pharmaceutical manufacturing
3+ years' experience in a supervisory/lead role
Hands-on experience in an analytical chemistry lab
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of changing situations
Strong time management and prioritization skills
Computer literate: MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint

Preferred

MS degree
ASQ certification (CQE, CQA or CMQ/OE)
Lean and/or Six Sigma certification
SAP experience

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
401(k)
Disability insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Paid time off
Paid holidays

Company

Aurorium

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Aurorium is a chemical manufacturing company that helps various industries develop products by providing solutions and advanced ingredients.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Bill Kernick
CTO, VP Innovation
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