Quality Manager PPP NA

Centor; Quality (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Centor is seeking a Quality Manager to lead PPP NA quality assurance, ensuring compliance with cGMP, ISO standards, and FDA requirements, while driving continuous improvement.

You will oversee QMS implementation, audits, CAPA, supplier and customer interfaces, and lead a cross-functional team to maintain high product quality and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering, Quality Management, or related field with at least 5 years of experience.
• Proven experience in quality management or similar roles in relevant industry.
• At least 2 years of leadership experience leading teams.
• Strong knowledge of quality control tools such as Six Sigma, Lean, SPC.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, ISO 15378, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and related standards.
• Experience in plastic injection molding and/or medical device industry preferred.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to lead teams and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality management systems (QMS) in compliance with cGMP, ISO standards and regulatory requirements.
• Lead QA activities including audits, inspections, and risk assessments.
• Oversee quality control processes for incoming materials, in-process checks, and final inspections.
• Manage non-conformance investigations, CAPA, and root cause analyses.
• Develop process improvements to enhance product quality and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and regulatory affairs to uphold quality standards.
• Provide leadership and training to the quality team, ensuring adherence to best practices.
• Serve as primary contact for regulatory agencies and customers on quality matters.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Quality Management

Master’s degree in Engineering or Quality Management

Tools

Six Sigma

Lean

SPC

Job description

The Quality Manager PPP NA, Gx Berlin, Ohio, is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the quality assurance activities within PPP NA to ensure compliance with internal procedures as well as applicable product and customer requirements. The Quality Manager ensuring the quality control processes in an organization to ensure products and services meet defined standards and customer expectations.

Area of responsibility

Quality System Implementation and Maintenance:

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality management systems (QMS) in compliance with cGMP, ISO 9001, ISO 15378, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and other regulatory standards.
• Lead quality assurance activities, including audits, inspections, and risk assessments.

Quality Assurance and Control:

• Oversee the quality control process, including incoming raw materials, in-process checks, and final product inspections.
• Ensure compliance with FDA regulations, including 21 CFR Part 820 and other applicable requirements.
• Manage non-conformance investigations, CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Action) processes, and root cause analysis.
• Develop and implement process improvements to enhance product quality and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, engineering, and regulatory affairs, to maintain high-quality standards.

Leadership and Team Management:

• Provide leadership and training to quality team members, ensuring adherence to best practices.
• Lead and manage quality assurance and control teams.

Communication and Collaboration:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory agencies and customers regarding quality-related matters.
• Maintain accurate documentation and reporting of quality metrics and compliance data.
• Communicate quality issues and performance data to management and stakeholders.
• Interface with customers and suppliers on quality matters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or Master’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field with at least 5 years experience (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience in quality management or a similar role, preferably in the relevant industry.
• The ability to lead a team and implement quality improvement processes with at least 2 years of proven experience in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of quality control tools, such as Six Sigma, Lean, or SPC (Statistical Process Control).
• Familiarity with industry standards (ISO 9001, ISO 15378, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, etc).
• Experience in the plastic injection molding and/or medical device industry preferred.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to lead teams and drive continuous improvement.