Global GMP Lead Auditor — Quality & Compliance, Heavy Travel

UL Solutions; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus: 10% target annual bonus

Health benefits

401K retirement plan

Paid time off: 15 days vacation

Holidays 12 days

Sick time 72 hours

Job summary

UL Solutions contributes to quality, safety and sustainability in Retail and Consumer Products by conducting GMP audits across manufacturing sites, farms and plants. The Lead Auditor role requires extensive travel (up to 70–80%), strong English reporting, and deep knowledge of GMP, food safety and regulatory standards.

You will lead audits, mentor teams, and deliver timely agendas and reports, collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• University Degree (Equivalent to Bachelor’s degree) required. Prefer Graduate Science Degree in Food or Pharma Sciences, Engineering, Technology, or similar.
• Must hold one or more scope specific professional credential(s) such as: GFSI recognized auditor credential; CQA, RABQSA, IRCA, RAC, Pharmaceutical GMP Professional Certification (CPGP)
• 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.
• Excellent mathematical skills and analytical skills. Creative and innovative thinking to problem solve and streamline processes.
• Ability to lead a team of auditors during the execution of a project and/or specialized audits. Proficient in internet navigation, e-mail and PC software such as Microsoft Word, Excel.
• PCQI Certification a plus.
• 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.
• Complete audit agendas within 14 calendar days of the audit and complete reports within 4 calendar days of the audit.

Skills

Auditing

GMP

Quality systems

Travel readiness

Communication skills

MS Word

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

UL Solutions contributes to quality, safety and sustainability in Retail and Consumer Products by conducting GMP audits across manufacturing sites, farms and plants. The Lead Auditor role requires extensive travel (up to 70–80%), strong English reporting, and deep knowledge of GMP, food safety and regulatory standards.

You will lead audits, mentor teams, and deliver timely agendas and reports, collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.