Job Description
Position Details:
Title: Regional Quality Manager
Location: Raleigh, NC, Windsor, NJ or Simi Valley, CA
Shift: Mon – Fri, days
Compensation: $120k-$130k range, or more, Base Salary (depends on experience and location), plus 15% bonus (based on division performance 50% and company performance 50%).
Benefits: Comprehensive package includes Health, Dental, and Vision, 401(k) with company match, PTO includes vacation, sick leave, and floating holidays, Paid Leave (paid maternity leave for employees who qualify for FMLA, as well as parental leave), and tailor-made career development plans.
Travel: 60% - routine travel between 5 locations (2 in NC, 2 in NJ and 1 in CA)
Vaccine Requirement: No Requirement
Position Description:
Our client is looking for an accomplished Regional Quality Manager to drive quality assurance and compliance initiatives across multiple sites within their growing pharmaceutical packaging and printing solutions business vertical. Reporting to the President of the Pharmaceutical business vertical, the Regional Quality Manager will lead a team of 6-10 quality professionals and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to drive standardization initiatives and elevate quality management systems across the designated geographical area, currently consisting of 5 locations across NC, NJ, and CA.
Responsibilities include:
• Develop and implement standardized quality control systems, procedures, and policies to ensure consistent quality standards across all sites.
• Lead the site-level quality teams to implement uniform processes, practices, and documentation.
• Lead efforts to ensure all sites adhere to local regulations and industry standards for pharmaceutical packaging and printing.
• Oversee all audit processes, ensuring consistent application of quality standards and successful audit outcomes across all sites. Serve as the key liaison for auditors during inspections to facilitate successful outcomes.
• Lead, mentor, and empower a team of quality professionals while fostering a collaborative team environment that encourages knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
• Collect and analyze data across sites to derive trends, root causes, and improvement opportunities. Partner with cross-functional teams to proactively address any findings.
• Develop and implement comprehensive training programs to ensure understanding of standardized quality practices and compliance expectations across all sites.
• Partner with procurement teams to evaluate and enhance the quality performance of suppliers and vendors across sites.
• Serve as a point of escalation for customer inquiries related to quality assurance and compliance across all sites.
Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Quality Management, Engineering or relevant field.
• Minimum of 5+ years (ideally 7+ years) of quality management experience within the printing, packaging or pharmaceutical industries.
• Expertise in ISO 9001 (Quality Management Systems) and ISO 15378 (Primary Packaging Materials for Medicinal Products) standards.
• Prior experience managing direct reports and leading teams to drive quality improvements and standardization efforts, preferably across multiple sites.
• Understanding of pharmaceutical industry regulations, including cGMP, FDA, and international quality standards.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze data, identify trends, and implement effective solutions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams, direct reports, and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in quality management systems, data analysis tools, and software applications.
• Relevant certifications such as Certified Quality Manager (CQM) or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) are advantageous.
• Willingness to regularly travel within the designated region.
Company Description:
Our client is a leading full-service manufacturer of label and packaging solutions including pressure sensitive labels, shrink sleeves, RFID/NFC technology, sustainable product solutions, scent activation technology, pharmaceutical packaging and fulfillment services. They service the food, beverage, chemical, household products, personal care, nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, medical device, and technology industries with 27 locations across the U.S. and Canada.
Why this opportunity?:
Our client is a leader in end-to-end printing solutions for the pharmaceutical, biotech, and healthcare industries that is growing to expand its capabilities to better service its customers and strengthen their position in these industries. Standardizing Quality systems across their Pharmaceutical vertical is a top priority for long-term growth and success.
The Regional Quality Manager role is a newly created position and a tremendous opportunity to put your stamp on Quality across all Pharmaceutical vertical sites. This is a dynamic company that has a culture of communication and collaboration, and they truly care about Quality and Customers. They value every employee and encourage internal growth and promotion - you will have many opportunities for career advancement into site leadership and beyond!
