With a legacy spanning more than 100 years, our client is a respected innovator in the animal health space-delivering trusted, high-quality solutions that support the health of pets, livestock, and equine companions. Their dedication to excellence and continuous innovation has made them a go-to partner for veterinarians, producers, and pet owners alike.
We are seeking a Quality Specialist to help uphold their rigorous quality standards. In this critical role, you'll audit contract manufacturers, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and play an active part in ensuring product integrity from development to delivery. If you're passionate about quality and animal well-being, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.
Responsibilities:
- Audit contract manufacturers to ensure compliance with quality, regulatory, and company standards.
- Build strong supplier relationships to promote transparency and continuous improvement.
- Develop and implement SOPs, validation systems, and quality procedures.
- Manage product stability studies and ensure consistent adherence to quality specs.
- Approve changes in raw materials, suppliers, and formulations to align with sourcing and quality goals.
- Ensure compliance with FSMA, HACCP, and NASC requirements.
- Support new product development by integrating quality standards and overseeing validation.
- Investigate quality issues and ensure accuracy of product claims and regulatory compliance.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to support technical inquiries and procurement.
- Stay current on industry regulations and represent the company in quality-related matters.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of three years' experience in quality assurance in animal health, pet food, supplements, or food & beverage industries.
- Proficiency in assessing and auditing contract manufacturing operations.
- Strong knowledge of GMPs, AAFCO, NASC, FSMA, and quality management systems.
- Experience with Stage-Gate product development, including ideation, scoping, and validation in regulated industries.
- Ability to integrate quality standards into product innovation while balancing creativity and compliance.
- Proficiency in document and change control systems, as well as food safety standards.
- Ability to travel.