Sr. Quality Manager, Contract Manufacturing

 

Contract Manufacturing Quality  Senior Manager

Glanbia Performance Nutrition

  

Join this dynamic team focused on delivering better nutrition for every step of life’s journey  
   

The Opportunity 

 

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced professional to lead our Co-Manufacturing Supplier Quality team. This role is pivotal in ensuring the quality and safety of our contract-manufactured products, which include protein bars, protein-based snacks, dry blended products, RTD beverages, dietary supplements, and capsules/tablets. This role reports to the Director Global Supplier Quality and duties include but are not limited to the following;

 

• Team Leadership: Develop and lead a dynamic team of managers and specialists, ensuring performance and development goals are met.
• Quality Assurance: Act as the primary resource for problem identification, resolution, and continuous improvement in co-manufacturing quality.
• Standards Compliance: Ensure companywide food safety and quality standards are met through collaboration and relationship-building with internal partners.
• Partnership Development: Work directly with contract manufacturing partners to foster strong business-to-business relationships.
• Performance Monitoring: Maintain and improve performance monitoring systems, including KPIs such as first-time quality and complaints per million.
• Trend Analysis: Identify and report on performance trends to executive leadership.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead initiatives for continuous improvement in co-manufacturing management and product specifications.
• Consumer Feedback: Monitor consumer complaints to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• CAPA Investigations: Lead investigations into key vendor non-conformances and deviations, working with cross-functional teams to implement corrective actions.
• Audit and Compliance: Maintain audit and scorecard systems, ensuring accuracy in product specifications and compliance with regulatory standards.

 

   The Skills you will bring to the team

• Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Biological Sciences, Engineering, or a related field. Preferred: Advanced degree (Master’s/PhD) or advanced certification in related fields.
• Minimum of 10+ years in QA systems implementation and management, with at least 5 years in a managerial role within a medium-sized food manufacturing environment.
• Extensive knowledge of FDA current Good Manufacturing Practices and the Code of Federal Regulations for human food and dietary supplements.