Senior Quality Audits Specialist

Clorox Company; Alpharetta (GA); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Hybrid work model

Paid time off

Job summary

Clorox is seeking a Sr. Quality Specialist – Global Quality Assurance Audits to lead audit execution across internal sites, suppliers, and licensing partners.

You will coordinate documentation, review findings, and drive CAPAs with cross-functional teams. Hybrid role based in the United States with 40-50% annual travel, requiring strong knowledge of GMP, ISO, and regulatory standards, plus experience with Intelex or other eQMS platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quality, Engineering, Science, Manufacturing, or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in Quality Assurance, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Quality, or Quality Auditing within a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience conducting supplier, manufacturing, or quality system audits.
• Experience managing corrective actions and audit documentation.
• Experience in Food, Cosmetics, or other regulated consumer products.
• Strong understanding of Quality Management Systems, GMP, ISO, and regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of auditing principles and corrective action processes.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and project coordination skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel globally up to 50% annually.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate audit activities across internal manufacturing sites, external manufacturers, suppliers, warehouses, service providers, and licensing partners.
• Review audit documentation, evaluate corrective actions, and maintain records in Intelex.
• Support audit readiness and scheduling; move toward continuous improvement of audit templates and procedures.
• Maintain audit metrics, dashboards, and program documentation; train responsible parties on Intelex usage.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Auditing

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Tools

Intelex

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Clorox is the place that’s committed to growth – for our people and our brands. Guided by our purpose and values, and with people at the center of everything we do, we believe every one of us can make a positive impact on consumers, communities, and teammates. Join our team. #CloroxIsThePlace

Your role at Clorox:

The Sr. Quality Specialist – Global Quality Assurance Audits supports the execution and continuous improvement of Clorox's Global Quality Assurance Audit Program across internal manufacturing sites, external manufacturers, suppliers, warehouses, service providers, and licensing partners. This role is responsible for coordinating audit activities, conducting QMS system audits, reviewing audit documentation, evaluating corrective actions, and maintaining audit records within the electronic Global Quality Management System (Intelex). The position partners with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure timely audit execution, consistent application of audit standards, and effective follow-up of audit findings to strengthen enterprise quality and compliance.

In this role, you will:

Global Audit Execution & Coordination

• Prepare audit documentation, agendas, reports, and supporting materials.
• Ensure audit documentation is complete, accurate, and submitted within established timelines; audit report technical review.
• Support audit readiness activities across the enterprise.
• Support annual audit scheduling and planning activities.
• Coordinate and conduct Corporate Quality Assurance Capability (QAC) audits, independently or as part of an audit team, at internal manufacturing sites, external manufacturers, suppliers, warehouses, service providers, and licensing partners.
• National and International travel required, estimated 40%-50% travel annually; may vary with business needs.

Corrective Action Management & Audit Follow-up

• Monitor audit findings and corrective action plans through closure.
• Follow up with business partners and suppliers to ensure timely completion of commitments.
• Verify objective evidence supporting corrective actions.
• Escalate overdue or high‑risk findings to leadership.
• Maintain audit records and supporting documentation within Intelex.

Audit Program Administration & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain audit metrics, dashboards, and program documentation.
• Support continuous improvement of audit templates, procedures, and reporting tools.
• Assist with audit calibration activities to promote scoring consistency.
• Identify recurring findings and support trend analysis.
• Participate in improvement initiatives that strengthen audit effectiveness.
• Train other responsible parties on Intelex usage.
• Become Trainer for the Clorox Quality Systems Elements course and/or other internal courses, as assigned.

Cross-Functional Partnership & Customer Support

• Partner with Business Unit Quality, Procurement, External Operations, Regulatory, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, supplier contacts, and third-party audit resources.
• Provide guidance on audit requirements, scoring methodology, and corrective action expectations.
• Represent the audit program in project meetings, as assigned.
• Support compliance with Corporate Global Quality Standards, GMP, ISO, GFSI, FSMA, FDA, HACCP, MoCRA, and customer requirements.
• Provide support to Sr. Manager, Global Quality Assurance Audits, as needed.

#LI-Hybrid

What we look for:

• Bachelor's degree in Quality, Engineering, Science, Manufacturing, or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
• 5 plus years of experience in Quality Assurance, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Quality, or Quality Auditing within a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience conducting supplier, manufacturing, or quality system audits.
• Experience managing corrective actions and audit documentation.
• Experience in Food, Cosmetics, or other regulated consumer products.
• Strong understanding of Quality Management Systems, GMP, ISO, and regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of auditing principles and corrective action processes.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and project coordination skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to analyze audit findings and identify risk trends.
• Ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and eQMS platforms.
• Ability to travel globally up to 50% annually.

Preferred

• Certified Quality Auditor (ASQ CQA) or similar certification.
• Experience using Intelex or other eQMS platforms.
• Knowledge of risk-based auditing principles.
• Experience with audit reporting and performance metrics.
• Continuous improvement experience using Lean or Six Sigma methodologies.

Physical Requirements

Must be physically capable of:

• Sitting and walking multiple hours at a time
• Lifting and carrying 10-20 lbs. on occasion

Workplace type:

Hybrid/Dynamic - 3 days in office, 2 days working from home; frequent travel

Our values-based culture connects to our purpose and empowers people to be their best, professionally and personally. We serve a diverse consumer base which is why we believe teams that reflect our consumers bring fresh perspectives, drive innovation, and help us stay attuned to the world around us. That’s why we foster an inclusive culture where every person can feel respected, valued, and fully able to participate, and ultimately able to thrive. Learn more.

[U.S.]Additional Information:

At Clorox, we champion people to be well and thrive, starting with our own people. To help make this possible, we offer comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market‑leading 401(k) program with a company match, flexible time off benefits (including half‑day summer Fridays depending on location), inclusive fertility/adoption benefits, and more.

We are committed to fair and equitable pay and are transparent with current and future teammates about our full salary ranges. We use broad salary ranges that reflect the competitive market for similar jobs, provide sufficient opportunity for growth as you gain experience and expand responsibilities, while also allowing for differentiation based on performance. Based on the breadth of our ranges, most new hires will start at Clorox in the first half of the applicable range. Your starting pay will depend on job‑related factors, including relevant skills, knowledge, experience and location. The applicable salary range for every role in the U.S. is based on your work location and is aligned to one of three zones according to the cost of labor in your area.

–Zone A: $90,900 - $170,100

–Zone B: $83,400 - $155,900

–Zone C: $75,800 - $141,700

All ranges are subject to change in the future. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.

This job is also eligible for participation in Clorox’s incentive plans, subject to the terms of the applicable plan documents and policies.