Quality Control / Quality Assurance Director
Company: Central Garden & Pet
Location: Council Bluffs
Posted on: August 2, 2022
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Job Description:
The Central Life Sciences (CLS) business unit of Central Garden
& Pet is dedicated to improving the health, well-being, and the
protection of companion animals, economic animals, plants, stored
grains and the environment. We are currently seeking a Quality
Assurance Auditor I to plan and conduct internal audits and assist
the Sr. Quality Assurance Auditor with external remote audits. Our
ideal candidate will provide quality assurance support for drug
product APRs, complaint handling, and international sales
documentation requirements. He/she will also be responsible for
monitoring the Non-Conformance Report (NCR) process and assist with
quality assurance document control when needed.This career
opportunity is based out of our Council Bulffs, IA manufacturing
facility. Please see our websites and for additional company
information. MEASURES OF SUCCESS Responsible for auditing internal
Central Life Sciences operations according to quality and
regulatory requirements such as Food Safety Modernization Act
(FSMA), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and National Animal
Supplement Council (NASC). Conduct remote audits of Suppliers and
Contract Manufacturers. Audit Contract Manufacturer Batch Records
as needed. Provide support to QA for Wonder Dust APR, Drug
Complaint handling and creation of documentation needed for
International Sales and Regulatory. Responsible for inputting the
monthly CLS Technical Services complaint report into the Council
Bluffs complaint database, create a report for QA Director of
complaints specific to Council Bluffs manufacturing or contract
manufacturer products distributed through Council Bluffs.
Responsible for monitoring the Non-Conformance Report (NCR) process
for the Council Bluffs facility. Ensure the NCRs for external and
internal non-conformances are written and sent to
purchasing/planning personnel (external) and plant or department
managers (internal). Follow up on the timely NCR responses,
closures and documentation. Cover for QA Document Control as
needed. IDEAL CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES Bachelor's degree in a
scientific or quality field. At least 6 years of experience in
quality, manufacturing or auditing environment (degree counts
towards experience). Should be familiar with auditing standards,
Quality Systems and GMP guidelines. ASQ Certified Quality Auditor
certification or willing to achieve it. Must be agile - position
requires periods standing, bending, stooping and lifting up to 50
lbs. May require extended periods working on a personal computer
(Microsoft Office and other laboratory information systems). Must
possess excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, as well
as concise and comprehensive oral and written communication skills.
Must be able to make sound judgements and decisions based on
information and logic in a timely, assertive and tactful manner.
Must possess personal integrity and practice discretion. Ability to
work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. WORK
ENVIRONMENT Regular office and manufacturing conditions. Must be
able to work in a warehouse/manufacturing environment with
temperature ranges from 40 to 100 F. At Central Garden & Pet
(NASDAQ: CENT and CENTA), we believe home is at the center of our
lives, and our employees are driven by our purpose to nurture happy
and healthy homes. Our company is made up of thousands of people
across North America, with an emerging footprint across the U.K.,
Mexico, China and Canada - all dedicated to helping gardens bloom
bigger, pets live healthier and communities grow stronger. We are
united by our mission to lead the future of the garden and pet
industries...one blade of grass and one wagging tail at a time.
Visit our website at to learn more We are an equal opportunity
employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration
for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, disability status, protected veteran status,
sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic
protected by law. All successful applicants should expect to
undergo a screening for prohibited levels of drugs prior to
beginning employment.
Keywords: Central Garden & Pet, Council Bluffs , Quality Control / Quality Assurance Director, Executive , Council Bluffs, Iowa
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