VP of Manufacturing Quality & Compliance

Medline Industries, Inc.; Northfield (MN); On-site; USD 234,000 - 351,000; Full time

Job summary

Medline Industries, LP seeks a senior QA leader to oversee and direct quality assurance across divisions, ensuring compliance with US FDA, EU MDR, and cGMP standards. You will mentor staff, coordinate with Corporate Quality and division leadership, and drive supplier qualification and new product development initiatives.

You will also establish training programs, ensure efficient processes for new products, and maintain strong customer and vendor communications, including travel up to 20% as

Qualifications

• 7+ years of QA related experience in a business environment.
• 5+ years of experience managing people, including hiring, developing, motivating and directing people as they work.
• Intermediate skill level in relevant computer programs.
• Willing to travel up to 20% of the time for business purposes (within state and out of state).
• Knowledge of Quality Assurance practices in regulated industry (Device, Pharma, Personal Care or Food).

Responsibilities

• Oversee, lead and set strategic direction for the assigned divisions’ QA functions. Work with and coordinate with Corporate Quality as well as with division leadership to assure adherence to US FDA, EU MDR and other applicable requirements/cGMP’s.
• Develop and mentor staff through on-boarding, open communication, training and development opportunities and performance management processes; build and maintain employee morale and motivation; ensure the team is appropriately staffed with required competencies.
• Facilitate communication between Quality Assurance Directors, Managers and Specialists and their respective divisional personnel.
• Direct quality efforts for new product development, new supplier qualification. Assure appropriate communication between all related functions, assure project timelines and objectives are met.
• Develop training programs, approve process and procedural changes.
• Ensure proper systems are in place to facilitate a smooth and efficient process for new products and services.
• Assure all internal and external customers receive outstanding service from the department. Travel as necessary to facilitate communications with external customers and vendors. (10% travel minimum)

Skills

QA experience (7+ years)

People management experience (5+ years

Computer skills

Travel willingness 20%

QA in regulated industry

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Medline Industries, LP seeks a senior QA leader to oversee and direct quality assurance across divisions, ensuring compliance with US FDA, EU MDR, and cGMP standards. You will mentor staff, coordinate with Corporate Quality and division leadership, and drive supplier qualification and new product development initiatives.

You will also establish training programs, ensure efficient processes for new products, and maintain strong customer and vendor communications, including travel up to 20% as