Sr. Manager, Quality Operations

Role Description

The Sr. Manager, Quality Operations (QO) is a key member of the site Quality Leadership Team, responsible for strategic and operational leadership of Quality Operations functions, including Floor Support, Lot Release, Regulatory/GMP Inspections, Deviation Investigations, Change Control, and related compliance activities. This role ensures compliance to cGMP and regulatory requirements, drives continuous improvement, and fosters a culture of quality and operational excellence. The Sr. Manager, QO, leads and develops a high-performing team, collaborates cross-functionally, and represents Quality Operations to internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory agencies and customers.

Position Responsibilities:

·       Provide direct leadership for Quality Operations team, achieving objectives for colleague engagement, EHS, quality, supply, and cost.

·        Build strong partnerships with site functions, including supply chain, engineering, maintenance, technical services, procurement, and logistics, to ensure end-to-end compliance and operational excellence.

·       Oversee and optimize Quality Operations processes to support lead time reduction, risk management, and on-time delivery of quality/compliance requirements.

·       Role-model Lean leader behaviors and vigorously support implementation of tactical Lean improvements, including facilitating Daily Direction Setting, tiered communication and escalation, and leading Kaizen events.

·       Develop and coach team members to build a high-performing, engaged, and agile culture, aligned with Zoetis Core Beliefs.

·       Create and execute strategic plans to achieve quality, compliance, and operational goals, including cost improvements and process optimization.

·       Prioritize and sponsor projects that support operational improvements, growth, and expansion of quality capabilities.

·       Drive the development, implementation, and sharing of best practices across the site and network.

·       Represent Quality Operations in site, network, and external forums, acting as a champion for quality and continuous improvement.

·       Lead, mentor, and develop Quality Operations staff, including specialists and team leaders, fostering a high-performance and continuous improvement culture.

·       Oversee and ensure the effectiveness of Quality Operations processes, including lot release, deviation investigations, change control, and regulatory/GMP inspection readiness.

·       Develop, report, and act upon key metrics to provide site leadership with clear visibility to compliance status, risk, and performance trends.

·       Serve as site lead for regulatory inspections and customer audits, including direct engagement with external agencies and clients.

·       Drive Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality, efficiency, and compliance.

·       Collaborate with site leadership and cross-functional teams (Operations, QC, Engineering, Supply Chain, etc.) to achieve site objectives for colleague engagement, EHS, quality, supply, and cost.

·       Sponsor and facilitate strategic projects, including technology and process improvements, to support growth and compliance.

·       Ensure robust investigation, CAPA, and change management processes in alignment with global and site standards.

·       Represent Quality Operations in site and network forums, contributing to policy, strategy, and best practice sharing.

·       Manage the QO budget, resources, and talent pipeline to ensure sustainability and capability growth.

·       Perform other related duties as assigned by the Site Quality Leader.