Lead Specialist, Global Supply Chain, Quality Assurance - Belvidere, NJ

Lead Specialist, Global Supply Chain, Quality Assurance

Belvidere, NJ

The Lead Specialist, Global Supply Chain, Quality Assurance will ensure that the North American Regional/Global Distribution Center (NARGDC) meets the applicable Quality Standards, while maximizing the efficiency and effectiveness of the flow of goods through the warehouse/distribution center. They will safeguard the NARGDC License to Operate regarding the Quality Standards of the warehouse/distribution center and provide basic support to the Global Supply Chain (GSC) Quality Assurance Manager.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Materials Management
  • QA verification of repackaged/relabeled and damaged/non-conforming material
  • Customer sampling/aliquot documentation review
  • Local oversight of the Global Product Returns process
  • New material receipt oversight
  • Storage temperature monitoring
  • SAP material status change request handling
  • Material destruction form handling
  • Facility Support
• Management of Change (MOC) - QA Risk Assessment
• Calibration/preventive maintenance work order review
• Pest management oversight
• Regulatory/Quality Management Support
• Customer complaints – internal (ownership); external (investigator)
• Deviation investigations
• CAPA management
• Qualification/validation
• Audit/self-inspection
• FDA/USDA Regulatory Holds
• Documentation Management
• Quality Management System (QMS) Documentation Authorship
  • Projects, Special Assignments and Continuous Improvement
  • Additional projects/assignments can be assigned if/when required.
• General Conduct
  • Completion of day-to-day job responsibilities in accordance with the Warehouse Operations
  • Compliance with NA regional quality plan
  • Demonstration of leadership by working to Safety, Health, Environmental & Quality (SHE&Q) standards and encouraging colleagues to work to the same standards.

• Assurance of Quality at a critical site, in a complex and dynamic environment
• Demonstration of fast responsiveness to keep an uninterrupted flow of goods
• Oversight of the storage and handling of many differing materials, governed by varied international and local regulations and internal quality requirements
• Adaptation to rapid changes and moving targets, regarding the continuously evolving quality standards, processes, and organization changes
• Working with 3rd Party Logistics staff, while observing the 3PL's processes and procedures

We Bring:

• A competitive compensation package, with comprehensive health and welfare benefits
• A place to grow and develop
• A company that is purpose-led and performance-driven in a corporate culture that values people and planet
• The opportunity to work on growing brands and build on a strong foundation
• The chance to make improvements and make an impact on the business

You Bring:

• Minimum bachelor's degree, in a relevant scientific discipline is required.
• 3+ years of experience in a Quality role supporting warehousing and/or production operations.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships with internal parties are required.
• Knowledge of quality/compliance standards (e.g., GMP, GDP, HACCP, Halal, FAMI-QS) is preferred.
• Competency in root cause analysis methods and CAPA identification is preferred.
• Computing skills in Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) are required; experience with SAP, TrackWise, EDM and Mendix tools (e.g., iCCR) is preferred.
• Proven analytical, leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills.