Lead Quality Analyst

About the position

This role provides Quality/Regulatory leadership for assigned quality systems, improving those systems to deliver business results, routinely checking for compliance with standards, and providing training to all customers/stakeholders. This position is part of the KCPX Quality Team and reports to the PPS Team Leader and takes work direction from the KCPX Quality Lead. Customers include Huggies Hospital Operation, Global Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Product Safety, Research & Development, Packaging, Planning, Procurement, Legal, Marketing, Component Suppliers, Post-Market Surveillance and Consumer Services.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate safety as a value by performing all job functions safely, while also complying with corporate policies and facility procedures, to reduce risk and eliminate loss.
• Manage self and/or team in accordance with the expected behaviors of the Ways of Working.
• Effectively achieve results that meet business and individual objectives.
• Ensure activities and items are in compliance with both company quality assurance standards and applicable government regulations, such as GMPs and ISO requirements.
• Ensure that established manufacturing inspection, sampling and statistical process control procedures are followed as applicable.
• Perform production and quality system audits.
• Maintain and demonstrate a high degree of knowledge and skill in product forms, quality systems, processes, and regulations.
• Establish and maintain good customer rapport, while driving solutions to meet business needs.
• Develop and maintain a strong spirit of partnership.
• Conduct all communications and transactions with the utmost integrity.
• Communicate fully with superiors, teammates and others who have a need to know.
• Execute continuous improvement activities for established processes and initiate/support development of new processes.
• Build and maintain capability in QMS, Standards and Regulations to support objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering or related discipline.
• 3+ years broad experience in a Quality, Manufacturing, Research or Regulatory function with knowledge of Consumer Product, Medical Device and Cosmetic regulations.
• Demonstrates application of LEAN/Continuous Improvement skills.
• Requires training experience and skill.
• Requires prior leadership experience with small sized projects or systems.
• In-depth knowledge and practical application of quality system requirements.

Benefits

• Great support for good health with medical, dental, and vision coverage options with no waiting periods or pre-existing condition restrictions.
• Access to an on-site fitness center, occupational health nurse, and allowances for high-quality safety equipment.
• Flexible Savings and spending accounts to maximize health care options and stretch dollars when caring for yourself or dependents.
• Diverse income protection insurance options to protect yourself and your family in case of illness, injury, or other unexpected events.
• Additional programs and support to continue your education, adopt a child, relocate, or even find temporary childcare.