Quality and Compliance Manager

Select Source International; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nutrition company in Columbus, Ohio, seeks a Quality Intelligence Project Manager to oversee quality compliance and lead large-scale projects. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree and 5–7 years of experience in regulated environments, along with strong project leadership and communication skills. You will manage quality assessments, drive compliance updates, and ensure adherence to quality systems globally. This role presents an opportunity to enhance processes and lead in a dynamic, international setting.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in a regulated nutritional or food manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of food GxP requirements and quality systems.
• Experience in Quality, R&D, Project Management, or Operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage processes to implement regulations and standards.
• Lead cross-functional remediation efforts for regulatory impacts.
• Drive updates to policies and systems for compliance.

Skills

Project leadership

Strong critical thinking

Interpersonal communication

Problem-solving

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

As a Quality Intelligence Project Manager within the Commercial QA Global Strategy team, you will play a key role in supporting quality and compliance activities. You will manage the compliance related around quality assessments and lead multiple associated medium to large-scale projects that support ANSC Quality Assurance strategic and compliance objectives. The Quality Intelligence Project Manager has the broad objective of supporting quality activities Globally for AN Division QA, AN Affiliate QA and ANSC Manufacturing sites US and OUS

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize processes to implement published regulations and standards, including monitoring, assessment, change management, and change control activities
• Lead cross-functional remediation efforts for current and future regulatory impacts on quality systems
• Drive updates to policies, procedures, and systems to ensure compliance with market and regulatory requirements
• Define project scope and develop detailed project plans to meet deliverables
• Manage cross-functional project timelines and follow up with project team members to ensure timely task completion
• Identify, assess, and manage critical project risks and issues; communicate proactively to senior leadership
• Address resource constraints through data-driven business proposals to meet compliance objectives and mitigate business risk
• Provide clear and consistent written and verbal communication to project stakeholders regarding scope, timelines, risks, and progress
• Lead and actively participate in global projects while ensuring adherence to established PMO governance standards
• Integrate key Quality Assurance initiatives based on compliance risk, business priorities, and resource availability
• Recommend and implement process improvements and efficiency enhancements

Qualifications & Requirements

Must-Have

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent work experience (Business Administration, Chemistry, Microbiology, Food Science, Engineering, or related field)
• 5–7 years of experience in a regulated nutritional or food manufacturing environment, preferably pediatric or medical nutrition
• Experience in Quality, R&D, Project Management, Procurement, or Operations functions
• Strong knowledge of food GxP requirements, nutritional regulations, manufacturing controls, and quality systems
• 3–5 years of experience in project leadership roles
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Well-developed interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills
• Ability to plan, facilitate, and lead meetings effectively
• Proven stakeholder management experience
• Experience working with international teams and global partners

Preferred / Nice-to-Have

• Master’s degree
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Ingredient, process, and formulation expertise in nutritional and infant products
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, Class A, etc.)