Quality Specialist
About the Role
Our client, a global organization with a strong focus on quality, is seeking a dedicated Quality Specialist to join their team in Columbus, Georgia . This is an onsite position crucial for managing quality processes, addressing customer complaints, and driving continuous improvement. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure adherence to the Global Quality Management System and maintain a state of compliance. This role offers excellent opportunities for professional growth and involvement in key business processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Process Management & Compliance :
- Manage and execute quality processes, ensuring end-to-end adherence to the Global Quality Management System (QMS) .
- Coordinate the workflow of complaints, ensuring they are accurately documented and managed within the EQMS system .
- Monitor and support the implementation of Product Notification Initiatives (PNI) very early in the product lifecycle.
- Ensure all written communications, including customer responses and technical documentation, are drafted in a compliant manner .
- Participate in management reviews and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) .
- Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) :
- Investigate and analyse issues to determine the root cause of customer complaints and process deviations.
- Develop, write, and implement effective Corrective Actions and Preventive Actions (CAPA) .
- Work collaboratively with various departments to ensure timely and effective completion of CAPA tasks.
- Quality Operations :
- Oversee validation work for manufacturing sites.
- Conduct or support inspections of incoming material.
- Assist in preparing for and conducting Quality Audits and supplier visits .
- Customer & Stakeholder Interaction :
- Provide clear, professional, and timely customer responses .
- Serve as a key interface, working closely with teams to understand the root cause of customer issues.
- Manage regulatory impact and project timelines (reg impact Timeline management).
Qualifications & Experience
Required :
Experience : Ideally 4+ years of professional experience in a regulated industry, with specific experience in corrective and action processes .Technical Background : Demonstrated technical background, particularly in understanding regulatory impacts.Location : Ability and expectation to work onsite in Columbus, Georgia .Industry Experience : Prior experience in the healthcare or other highly regulated. industries (e.g., consumer sector, chemical, cosmetic, or food industry) is ideal.Strong understanding of FDA regulations .System Knowledge : Familiarity with EQMS systems is beneficial.Work Environment & Benefits
Location : Onsite role based in Columbus, Georgia , where sites are currently expanding, offering significant opportunity for professional growth.Flexibility : The role offers some flexibility with remote work (WFH) , However, the preference is for the ideal candidate to be on site 5 days per week.Growth : Excellent opportunity for a candidate who is eager to grow their career, with a lot of involvement in management reviews and KPIs.Team : You will be joining an established Quality team that includes other specialists.Application
If you are a driven quality professional with a passion for compliance and process improvement, and you are ready to take on a challenging role in a global organisation, we encourage you to apply!