ROLE AT A GLANCE:

Quality Assures Manager In this role, you will be responsible for managing quality activities across a portfolio of external manufacturing partners, ensuring products are manufactured in compliance with regulatory requirements and the highest quality standards, new product introduction (NPI), and validation.

Job Location: Paonta Sahib - Himachal Pradesh

HOW YOULL MAKE AN IMPACT:

- Leading quality oversight of external contract manufactures (CMs)
- Driving continuous quality improvement initiatives and remediation plans
- Managing quality performance monitoring, quality reviews, and supplier compliance
- Leading investigations, CAPAs, change controls, and quality risk assessments
- Supporting GMP audits, regulatory inspections, and quality compliance activities
- Reviewing and maintaining Quality Technical Agreements
- Collaborating closely with cross-functional stakeholders, including Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Science & Technology, and Commercial teams
- Acting as QA Lead during product technology transfers, validation activities, and current product introductions(NPI).

TEAM DYNAMICS:

- Partner with Manufacturing, Sourcing R&D;, Technical Centers, Regulatory, Marketing, Global Sourcing, and contract manufacturers to address quality related requirements throughout manufacturing of product.
- Provide technical support for product risks, design considerations, quality expectations, and potential trade-offs to enable sound cross-functional decisions.
- Engage effectively with global stakeholders across cultures and time zones, fostering clear communication, accountability, and timely resolution of technical and operational challenges.
- Drive alignment and consensus across functions on product design, risk management, quality, cost, and commercialization priorities, balancing business needs with technical and compliance requirements.

LEADERSHIP AND SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Will Supervise a staff of 5-10 direct and indirect reports




- Provides functional and project leadership by delivering Design Assurance guidance, driving risk resolution and consensus, and influencing cross-functional teams through development, commercialization, NPI, and validation activities.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR SUCCESS:

Education:

- Bachelors degree in Dairy Science, Food Science, Pharmacy/B.Pharm, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related discipline. Masters degree preferred.

Experience:

- 10+ years of experience
- Proven experience managing HACCP systems and food safety programs.
- Experience leading audits and regulatory inspections.
- Demonstrated success driving compliance and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Working knowledge of FMEA, risk assessment, and HACCP.
- Understanding of quality management system (QMS) and regulatory requirements.
- Knowledge of food ingredients, nutrient function, product calculations, and data analysis.
- Ability to write concise technical documentation and communicate effectively with global, cross-cultural stakeholders.

Skills/Certifications

- Knowledge of applicable food and product regulations and policies, including labeling, process, and product relationships; familiarity with regulatory standards and requirements relevant to nutritional products, including infant formula where applicable.
- Significant experience within food manufacturing, regulated environments or quality leadership roles.
- Proven experience managing HACCP systems and food safety programmes.
- Experience leading audits and regulatory inspections.
- Demonstrated success driving compliance and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Working knowledge of FMEA, risk assessment, and HACCP.
- Understanding of quality management system (QMS) and regulatory requirements.
- Knowledge of food ingredients, nutrient function, product calculations, and data analysis.
- Ability to write concise technical documentation and communicate effectively with global, cross-cultural stakeholders.
- Significant experience within food manufacturing, regulated environments or quality leadership roles.

📌 Manager, Contract Quality Assurance (Paonta Sahib)
🏢 Herbalife International
📍 Paonta Sahib