Manager Quality Assurance

Perrigouk; Eau Claire, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Career development

Forbes Best Employers 2024

Job summary

Perrigo is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to ensure infant formula products meet FDA regulations and company standards. You will lead daily QA operations and collaborate with Manufacturing, Laboratory, Engineering, and Warehouse teams to uphold product safety and quality.

This role drives continuous improvement and decisive quality release decisions. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a scientific or technical field, five years in a regulated setting, and strong knowledge of cGMP and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or technical field required.
• Five years’ experience in a regulated manufacturing environment preferred (infant formula, food, or pharma).
• Strong understanding of cGMP, FDA regulations and quality systems.
• Excellent communication, problem solving, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee QA activities for infant formula production and product release.
• Review batch records and maintain quality systems oversight.
• Lead internal audits and support FDA, customer, and corporate audits.
• Review and approve SOPs, change controls, validation documents, and critical records.
• Train, mentor, and lead QA staff to foster a strong quality culture.

Skills

QA leadership

Regulatory compliance

Quality systems

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific or technical field

Job description

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At Perrigo, we are driven by our mission to Makes Lives Better Through Trusted Health and Wellness Solutions, Accessible to All. We are proud to be a Top 10 player in the European Consumer Self-Care market and the largest U.S. store brand provider of over the counter and infant formula. Dedicated to providing The Best Self-Care for Everyone, we are the people behind the brands you trust. We are Opill®, Compeed®, Solpadeine®, NiQuitin®, and many more. We Are Perrigo. We are committed to enhancing the wellbeing of our colleagues and consumers alike. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive, collaborative culture where each person can experience a sense of belonging.

Join us on our One Perrigo journey as we evolve to win in self-care.

Description Overview

Perrigo Company is dedicated to making lives better by bringing high quality and affordable self-care products that consumers trust everywhere they are sold. Help us do it.

The Quality Assurance Manager ensures that all infant formula products are produced, tested, stored, and released in full compliance with FDA regulations and company standards. This role leads daily QA operations and partners closely with Manufacturing, Laboratory, Engineering, and Warehouse teams to maintain product safety, quality, and regulatory readiness.

Scope of the Role

Oversee QA activities for infant formula production, including batch record review, product release, and quality system oversight.
Ensure compliance with 21 CFR 106/107 and cGMP requirements.
Lead investigations, root‑cause analysis, and CAPA for deviations and quality events.
Conduct internal audits and support FDA, customer, and corporate audits.
Review and approve SOPs, change controls, validation documents, and quality‑critical records.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to resolve issues and improve product and process performance.
Monitor quality metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Train, mentor, and lead QA staff to support a strong quality culture.
Serve as a key decision‑maker for product quality and release.

Experience Required

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or technical field.
Five Years experience in a regulated manufacturing environment; infant formula, food, or pharma preferred.
Prior leadership or supervisory experience in QA.
Strong understanding of cGMP, FDA regulations, and quality systems.
Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.

Benefits
We believe our people are our greatest asset. Alongside competitive compensation, we offer benefits tailored to supporting you and your family, as well as career development opportunities to ensure you feel valued and supported, both professionally and personally.

We are proud to be included in the Forbes list of "America's Best Employers by State 2024". Find out more here

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by law. #weareperrigo