Quality Assurance Manager

IVC Vita Health; Winnipeg (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

IVC Vita Health is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to lead quality governance processes and staff development initiatives. The role involves ensuring compliance with GMP requirements and overseeing the quality management system. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a science discipline and at least 5 years of leadership experience in quality assurance.

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses

Company paid health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan with employer matching

Paid Personal Leave Days

Professional development opportunities

Employee assistance programs

Company-sponsored social events

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' leadership experience managing quality assurance teams.
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong mentor and leader promoting accountability.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective quality governance processes.
• Lead staff development initiatives and provide training.
• Ensure compliance with GMP requirements and initiate improvement projects.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a science discipline

Job description

G.W. Seier founded Vita Health Products in Winnipeg, Manitoba in 1936. Since then, the company has grown from a small mail-order operation selling herbs and patented medicines into one of Canada's foremost suppliers of over the counter (OTC) pharmaceutical products and natural health products.

Based in Winnipeg - the geographic centre of Canada - and located in the St. Boniface industrial park, IVC Vita Health Products is a vertically integrated manufacturer, marketer, and distributor of a broad line of high-quality, nutritional supplements, and over the counter medications throughout Canada, with over 260,000 square feet of manufacturing, packaging, and distribution facilities.

IVC Vita Health has a long and proven track record of success and continues to demonstrate strong results with consistent growth. IVC Vita Health is part of the IVC Nutrition Corporation of Companies.

At IVC Vita Health understand the importance of a comprehensive benefits package to attract and retain top talent. Our offerings include :

• Competitive salary and performance-based annual bonuses.
• Company paid health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with employer matching.
• 7 Paid Personal Leave Days per year.
• Professional development opportunities and tuition reimbursement.
• Employee assistance programs for mental health and well-being.
• Company-sponsored social events and team-building activities.

Join us at IVC Vita Health and be part of a team that values your contributions and invests in your success. We are committed to creating a workplace where diversity is celebrated, and every team member can thrive both personally and professionally.

Our Vision : The Canadian partner driving self-care innovation to enrich health.

Job Summary :

• Develop and implement effective quality governance processes.
• Lead staff development initiatives, providing technical and leadership training, growth opportunities, and succession planning for the QC function.
• Establish goals and objectives for the department, considering site, business unit, and corporate objectives.
• Operational planning and prioritization of activities to achieve those objectives, including resource planning and allocation.
• Ensure compliance with GMP requirements while proactively assessing needs and initiating continuous improvement projects to improve quality operations.
• Provide leadership and direction to the organization with respect to the application of the quality management system.
• Be a lead contact person on regulatory and customer audits.
• Develop action plans in collaboration with the Operations team to ensure KPI targets are met and aligned with critical business needs.
• Oversee daily activities associated with the deployment of the quality management system on the factory floor.
• Participate in the development of Vita Health policies, standard operating procedures and work instructions.

Education :

• A recognized Bachelor's degree in a science discipline such as Pharmacy, Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or Microbiology.

Experience :

• Minimum of 5 years' leadership experience managing quality assurance teams.
• Experienced with communication and in presenting to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and effectively manage competing priorities.
• A strong mentor and leader who promotes a highly accountable team to work towards productive goals and achievements.
• A clear and concise communicator with the ability to influence and translate information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strongly believes in collaboration and can effectively work with stakeholders, employees, and colleagues to bring major initiatives to a successful conclusion.
• An adept problem solver with strong attention to detail.

Benefits :

• Vacation : 3 weeks of vacation per year.
• Health and Wellness : Comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to : medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability available after 3 months of employment.
• Retirement Savings : RRSP matching of 4%, available after 1 year of service.
• Corporate Events : Opportunities to participate in company-sponsored events and team-building activities.

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