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Quality Manager, External Manufacturing
Quality Manager, External ManufacturingKenvue • Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Quality Manager, External Manufacturing

Quality Manager, External Manufacturing

Kenvue • Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
19 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Kenvue is currently recruiting for a:

Quality Manager, External Manufacturing

What we do

At Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we’re the house of iconic brands - including NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO®, TYLENOL®, LISTERINE®, JOHNSON’S® and BAND-AID® that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent.

Who We Are

Our global team is ~ 22,000 brilliant people with a workplace culture where every voice matters, and every contribution is appreciated. We are passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage – and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future–and yours. For more information, click here.

Role reports to:

Sr Mgr, External Quality and Compliance

Location:

North America, Canada, Ontario, Guelph

Work Location:

Hybrid

What you will do

The Manager, External Manufacturing Quality (EMQ) is responsible for ensuring that third party manufacturers of Kenvue products meet all quality, compliance, and regulatory expectations across a diverse North America portfolio that includes OTC drugs, cosmetics, medical devices, and combination products. This leadership role oversees quality systems performance at external manufacturing sites, provides risk based quality direction, and ensures products consistently meet Kenvue and Health Authority requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Own quality oversight for an assigned portfolio of External Manufacturing (EM) sites, ensuring robust quality systems and consistent compliance across multiple product classes and technologies.

  • Lead a team of Quality Leads/Specialists, driving their development, performance, and engagement.

  • Partner with EM site leadership and cross-functional Kenvue teams to set clear expectations, align on quality strategy, and proactively manage quality/compliance risks in a highly matrixed environment.

  • Lead quality issue management for EM operations, including deviation/nonconformance assessment, investigations, root cause analysis, and CAPA plans to drive timely, sustainable remediation.

  • Ensure inspection readiness and compliance execution by leading/participating in internal audits, external audits, and regulatory inspections; oversee effective responses and follow-through on commitments.

  • Provide quality governance for EM deliverables, including review/approval of key quality documentation (e.g., batch disposition decisions, change controls as applicable, and Annual Product Reviews) to ensure adherence to Kenvue standards and health authority expectations.

Qualifications:

Required:

  • A minimum of a bachelor’s degree is required. A focused degree in a Science related discipline is preferred. An advanced degree (Master’s/MBA) is preferred.

  • Minimum of 8 years of experience working in a regulated industry is required.

  • Working knowledge of cGMP requirements, current FDA enforcement issues and current regulatory authority enforcement practices is required. Working knowledge of process validation, cleaning validation, manufacturing and packaging equipment train designs, microbiological controls, and assessing compliance to regulations.

  • Experience in managing quality activities for large volume external manufacturing and supplier sites ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.

  • Demonstrated ability to build respectful and productive relationships with subordinates, peers, and leadership partners across multiple responsibility levels and within a high matrix structure is required.

  • Experience in the facilitation of internal and external audits and regulatory inspections.

  • Strong communication (verbal, written, and presentation) and interpersonal skills, self-awareness and adaptability

  • Results-oriented with strong track record of success in delivering on objectives

  • Ability to travel (within North America) up to 30–50%.

Desired:

  • Experience in either Pharmaceutical, Medical Device Manufacturing, OTC Drug and/or Cosmetic production is preferred.

  • Experience with QA or QC directly or indirectly is preferred.

What’s in it for you

Annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges:$108,700.00 - $158,700.00

This takes into account a number of factors including work location, the candidate’s skills, experience, education level & other job-related factors.

  • Competitive Benefit Package*

  • Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time & More!

  • Learning & Development Opportunities

  • Kenvuer Impact Networks

  • This list could vary based on location/region

*Note: Total Rewards at Kenvue include salary, bonus (if applicable) and benefits. Your Talent Access Partner will be able to share more about our total rewards offerings and the specific salary range for the relevant location(s) during the recruitment & hiring process.

Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

If you are an individual with a disability, please check our Disability Assistance page for information on how to request an accommodation.

Kenvue incorporates Artificial Intelligence into our recruitment process to enhance job postings and streamline the sorting and screening of applications, helping attract a qualified candidate pool. Our experienced team will review and select the top applicants, ensuring that human judgment guides our hiring decisions. For more information, please refer to our Careers Privacy Policy.

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