Global GMP Lead Auditor: Quality & Compliance

UL Solutions; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (medical, dental, and

401K retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

UL Solutions' Retail and Consumer Products segment seeks a Lead Auditor to perform high-level GMP quality audits across manufacturing sites and related facilities. You will report findings per client protocols, mentor junior staff, and lead complex audits with precise, timely reporting in English.

Domestic and international travel up to 70–80% is expected. Ideal candidates hold recognized auditor credentials, strong English, and ability to manage multiple audits monthly while meeting tight

Qualifications

• Four years related work experience in manufacturing or retail sectors in technical, supply chain, retail operations, quality assurance or food safety and/or equivalent experience in environmental health, public health or relevant experience.
• Willingness and ability to travel to other countries, states, regions, provinces and or throughout any assigned or designated country (up to 70 to 80% annually).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and if required fully proficient/literate in a 2nd language.
• Excellent oral communication skills; capable of addressing high executive audiences and conduct opening and closing conferences in front of multiple people.
• Ability to travel locally and regionally and work remotely. This position does not generally report to a specific UL office.

Responsibilities

• Lead Auditor - GMP Quality Audits will perform high level assessments of quality systems in a variety of manufacturing sites, farms, processing plants and/or other work related sites throughout a region or country.
• Assess and report in accordance with UL, industry scheme, and client audit protocols on facilities working and/or operational conditions as it relates to established industry standard(s) for GMP, Quality Systems, Food Safety initiatives and/or client programs.
• Maintain a high level of technical knowledge and play an active mentoring role with trainees, auditors and lead auditors in the field.
• Participate and lead higher level audits; and as such this will involve complex methodologies, advanced analysis, and comprehensive / intricate reporting. Reports will be written in English in an objective, accurate, detailed and timely manner.
• Specific Regulatory Standard(s) Competency are a focus including: OTC Drug/Pharmaceuticals: 21CFR211/210; Nutritional Supplements: 21CFR111; Medical/Homecare Devices: 21CFR820; Cosmetics: ISO22716.
• Complete audit agendas within 14 calendar days of the audit
• Complete reports within 4 calendar days of the audit
• Submit audit expenses in a timely manner
• Complete at least 10 days of audits per month minimum capacity.

Skills

Auditing

Mentoring

English communication

Team leadership

Education

GFSI recognized auditor credential

CQA

RABQSA

IRCA

RAC

Pharmaceutical GMP Professional Certification (CPGP)

PCQI Certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

UL Solutions' Retail and Consumer Products segment seeks a Lead Auditor to perform high-level GMP quality audits across manufacturing sites and related facilities. You will report findings per client protocols, mentor junior staff, and lead complex audits with precise, timely reporting in English.

Domestic and international travel up to 70–80% is expected. Ideal candidates hold recognized auditor credentials, strong English, and ability to manage multiple audits monthly while meeting tight