The Role:
Reporting to the Quality Assurance Manager you will be the main point of contact with the quality control unit at each facility that manufactures Kao USA products to ensure finished goods meet Kao USA quality standards.
At Kao, we offer amazing benefits that are available to you on your first day of employment (healthcare, 401(k) plus company match), 36 total days off (vacation + holidays + sick) and a reasonable salary range of $60,000 - $72,000.
What you will do:
- Audit potential and existing manufacturers with respect to cGMP compliance and Kao USA requirements, prepare reports, make recommendations and review with management.
- Document and review situations of non-conformance of process, procedures, components or finished goods at manufacturing sites. Drive investigation as warranted, develop and implement corrective and preventative actions.
- Statistically analyze production data and recommend revision of process or product specifications if warranted by the data to ensure process capability.
- Provide Quality Assurance leadership and support to assigned Brands and associated manufacturing facilities to ensure successful and on-time new product launches. Audit to ensure ongoing production meets Kao USA standards.
- Review, evaluate and approve drug product master production instruction, validation protocols and summary reports. Evaluate and assess proposed changes to drug product processes. Gather, summarize and review pertinent information for Annual Drug Product Review.
What you will need:
- Bachelor's degree in Arts/ Science
- Need to pass the American Society of Quality (ASQ) Lead Auditor Certification or equivalent
- 1+ years of experience in a Quality Unity role
- Understanding of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)
- Some experience using Statistical Process Control
What we offer: A friendly and flexible work environment with great compensation packages, benefits package, ongoing development and the opportunity to enhance your skills and deliver tangible results. At Kao your voice will be heard. Your opinion really counts. We believe that change comes from taking opportunities into your own hands, so we value and reward thinking and new ideas.
Hiring Process: Kao embraces the diversity and the individual personalities of its people because we believe it is diversity that makes us strong. This is why we welcome applications from all areas of the global community.
Want to learn more: If you feel you are as unique as our products and want to find out why 33,000 people across the globe opted for a career with us please visit our Americas website (https://www.kao.com/americas/en/).
Kao USA is an equal opportunity employer, including disability/vets.
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What We Do
Ever since the company's founding in 1887, Kao has strived to deliver value to the life of people everywhere in the world. Today, we are a leading manufacturer in the fields of hygiene, beauty and health, while our chemical business contributes to the development of diverse industries. With more than 33,000 employees, our mission is to enrich the lives of people globally and contribute to the sustainability of the world. In the regions of Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), we focus on our Beauty Care business with premium brands in three business sectors: Consumer, Salon and Cosmetics. Our Business Sector represents skin and hair care brands that are recognized worldwide for their innovation and quality, such as Jergens, Curél, Bioré, Guhl, and John Frieda. Our Salon Business Sector is committed to unleashing the creativity of stylists around the globe. With our industry leading brands Goldwell, KMS and Oribe, stylists have everything in their hands to create beautiful show-stopping hair representative of the individuality of their clients. Our London-based boutique brand, Molton Brown, offers luxury beauty products found only in our exclusive Molton Brown stores, high-end department stores and travel retail, as well as five-star hotels around the world. All three business sectors are driven by the same values and beliefs: Creating high-quality products and constantly striving for the best is what is at the heart of everything we do. This is why we understand that our people are one of our core assets, and we strive for a working environment that allows team members to flourish and grow. Join us, and you will have opportunity to help us make life beautiful
