GMP Lead Auditor

UL Solutions; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus 10%

Health benefits (medical, dental, and

Paid time off: vacation 15 days, 12+?

Job summary

UL Solutions' Retail and Consumer Products team seeks a Lead Auditor to perform GMP quality audits across manufacturing sites, farms, and processing plants. You will assess facilities against GMP, quality systems, and food safety standards, report with precision, and mentor junior auditors.

The role requires strong English communication, ability to lead audits, and travel up to 70–80% annually. A relevant degree and professional credentials are preferred. Chicago area-based position.

Qualifications

• University degree required; preferred Graduate Science Degree in Food, Pharma, Engineering, Technology, or similar.
• Must hold scope-specific professional credentials such as GFSI auditor credential; CQA, RABQSA, IRCA, RAC, CP GMP Professional Certification (CPGP).
• Four years of related work experience in manufacturing or retail sectors in technical, supply chain, retail operations, quality assurance or food safety, or equivalent experience in EH/PH.

Responsibilities

• Lead GMP quality audits across manufacturing sites, farms, processing plants and related sites.
• Assess and report against UL, industry schemes, and client audit protocols.
• Mentor trainees and auditors; provide expert guidance in the field.
• Lead complex audits with advanced analysis and detailed reporting in English.
• Complete audit agendas within 14 calendar days; reports within 4 calendar days.
• Travel up to 70–80% annually.

Skills

Travel willingness

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

MS Word

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Science/Engineering/Tech field preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

UL Solutions' Retail and Consumer Products business helps retailers and consumer goods manufacturers meet increasingly complex challenges with its expertise in quality, chemistry and sustainability. Global well-known retailers have trusted UL Solutions to help it deal with major business risks and opportunities in the retail environment, including product quality and sustainability, materials and chemicals, global supply chain and omni-channel sales, so as to help enterprises bring products to the market faster and control changing

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.
  

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.
  

Candidate needs to be located close to airport due to high travel requirements.

What we offer:

• Total Rewards: We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. The estimated salary range for this position is $85,000 to $110,000 and is based on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, as well as other factors. This position is eligible for annual bonus compensation with a target payout of 10% of the base salary. This position also provides health benefits such as medical, dental and vision; wellness benefits such as mental and financial health; and retirement savings (401K) commensurate with the standard rewards offered in each individual location or country. We also provide full-time employees with paid time off including vacation (15 days), holiday including floating holidays (12 days) and sick time off (72 hours).

Learn More:

Curious? To learn more about us and the work we do, visit UL.com

This application deadline for this position is April 16, 2027.

About Us

A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 110 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers’ product innovation and business growth. The UL Mark serves as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers’ products and reflects an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.

About The Team

From life jackets to lawnmowers, toys to televisions, beauty and wellness, vitamins and supplements, we’re involved in almost every consumer product you can imagine. We work with some of the largest retailers in the world, performing market surveillance, auditing and inspecting the products we put in and on our bodies. We help customers ensure that not only are their products themselves safe, but their supply chains are using ethically and sustainably sourced materials. We build close relationships, providing advice and expertise to help them deliver safer products that meet the latest requirements and manufacture them fairly. Join our team and make your mark on products that shape people’s lives.