Qualifications ROLE AT A GLANCE: Quality Assures Manager In this role, you will be responsible for managing quality activities across a portfolio of external manufacturing partners, ensuring products are manufactured in compliance with regulatory requirements and the highest quality standards, new product introduction (NPI), and validation. HOW YOU’LL MAKE AN IMPACT: • Leading quality oversight of external contract manufactures (CMs) • Driving continuous quality improvement initiatives and remediation plans • Managing quality performance monitoring, quality reviews, and supplier compliance • Leading investigations, CAPAs, change controls, and quality risk assessments • Supporting GMP audits, regulatory inspections, and quality compliance activities • Reviewing and maintaining Quality Technical Agreements • Collaborating closely with cross-functional stakeholders, including Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Science & Technology, and Commercial teams • Acting as QA Lead during product technology transfers, validation activities, and new product introductions (NPI) TEAM DYNAMICS: • Partner with Manufacturing, Sourcing R&D, Technical Centers, Regulatory, Marketing, Global Sourcing, and contract manufacturers to address quality related requirements throughout manufacturing of product. • Provide technical support product risks, design considerations, quality expectations, and potential trade-offs to enable sound cross-functional decisions. • Engage effectively with global stakeholders across cultures and time zones, fostering clear communication, accountability, and timely resolution of technical and operational challenges. • Drive alignment and consensus across functions on product design, risk management, quality, cost, and commercialization priorities, balancing business needs with technical and compliance requirements. LEADERSHIP AND SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Will Supervise a staff of 5-10 direct and indirect reports • Provides functional and project leadership by delivering Design Assurance guidance, driving risk resolution and consensus, and influencing cross-functional teams through development, commercialization, NPI, and validation activities. QUALIFICATIONS FOR SUCCESS: Education • Bachelor’s degree in Dairy Science, Food Science, Pharmacy/B.Pharm, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related discipline. Master’s degree preferred. Experience • 10+ years of experience • Proven experience managing HACCP systems and food safety programs. • Experience leading audits and regulatory inspections. • Demonstrated success driving compliance and continuous improvement initiatives. • Working knowledge of FMEA, risk assessment, and HACCP. • Understanding of quality management system (QMS) and regulatory requirements. • Knowledge of food ingredients, nutrient function, product calculations, and data analysis. • Ability to write concise technical documentation and communicate effectively with global, cross-cultural stakeholders. Skills/Certifications • Knowledge of applicable food and product regulations and policies, including labeling, process, and product relationships; familiarity with regulatory standards and requirements relevant to nutritional products, including infant formula where applicable. • Significant experience within food manufacturing, regulated environments or quality leadership roles. • Proven experience managing HACCP systems and food safety programmes. • Experience leading audits and regulatory inspections. • Demonstrated success driving compliance and continuous improvement initiatives. • Working knowledge of FMEA, risk assessment, and HACCP. • Understanding of quality management system (QMS) and regulatory requirements. • Knowledge of food ingredients, nutrient function, product calculations, and data analysis. • Ability to write concise technical documentation and communicate effectively with global, cross-cultural stakeholders. • Significant experience within food manufacturing, regulated environments or quality leadership roles.