Quality Manager

Our client, an innovative global consumer goods company committed to advancing research, technology, and product development in a highly regulated industry, is seeking an experienced Contract Quality Assurance Manager to support their growing Quality team.

In this role, you will be central to maintaining and advancing the Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance across all operations, and leading quality activities for exciting new product launches. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in regulated industries, strong leadership capabilities, and a proven track record of cross-functional collaboration.

Job Title: Quality Assurance Manager

Location: Stayner, ON

Position Type: 15-Month Contract

Salary Range: $80,000 - $100,000 per year


Advantages
Competitive Compensation: Earn an attractive salary of $80,000 - $100,000 depending on experience.

Long-Term Stability: A robust 15-month contract offering deep, impactful project experience.

High-Visibility Impact: Serve as the quality lead on major new product launches and drive cross-functional quality initiatives.

Inclusive Culture: Join a diverse, collaborative workforce that thrives on solving difficult problems and honing new skills.

Responsibilities
Audits (Internal & External)
Plan, execute, and report on internal audits across manufacturing, quality, and operational functions.

Lead and coordinate external audits, including regulatory inspections and third-party assessments.

Track audit findings, assign corrective actions, and verify timely closure while maintaining all documentation and compliance evidence packages.

Vendor Qualification & Quality Agreements
Develop and manage vendor qualification programs, including risk assessments, questionnaires, and on-site audits.

Author, negotiate, and maintain Quality Agreements with suppliers and contract manufacturers.

Monitor supplier performance and drive improvement through periodic reviews and Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs).

QMS Oversight & Complaint Management
Oversee day-to-day QMS operations including document control, change management, training records, and SOP maintenance to ensure compliance with applicable regulations (GMP, ISO, etc.).

Manage the end-to-end complaint process from intake through investigation, root cause analysis, and closure.

Prepare and submit regulatory reports within required timelines and analyze trends for senior leadership.

CAPAs, SCARs & New Product Launches
Own the CAPA/SCAR programs: initiate, assign, track, conduct effectiveness checks, and report metrics to leadership.

Serve as the quality lead for new product development, collaborating cross-functionally with Marketing, Engineering, and Regulatory teams from concept through commercialization.

Review and approve product specifications, packaging, labeling, and manufacturing processes, establishing product release criteria for key milestones.

Qualifications
Experience: 5+ years of QA experience within a regulated industry (pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, food & beverage, medical device, or equivalent).

Core Expertise: Demonstrated experience with internal/external audits, QMS management, complaint handling, CAPA programs, and authoring supplier Quality Agreements.

Cross-Functional Leadership: Proven ability to influence without direct authority across multi-disciplinary teams such as Marketing, Engineering, and Regulatory affairs.

Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience with regulatory submissions and executive reporting.

Technical Skills: Proficiency with QMS software and electronic document management systems.

Education: Post-secondary education in a scientific, technical, or related field (B.Sc. or equivalent preferred).

Summary
If you are a motivated leader ready to take the next step in your Quality career, we want to hear from you!

Please reach out to Leslie Walker for a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity at leslie.walker@randstad.ca or apply directly to this posting.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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