How You'll Make an Impact

- Lead quality oversight of external contract manufacturers (CMs) and supplier sites.
- Conduct supplier audits and support vendor technical capability development programs.
- Drive continuous quality improvement initiatives and oversee remediation plans.
- Monitor supplier quality performance through periodic reviews and compliance assessments.
- Lead investigations, Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs), change controls, and quality risk assessments.
- Support GMP audits, regulatory inspections, and compliance-related activities.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Research & Development, Science & Technology, and Commercial functions.
- Serve as the Quality Assurance Lead during product technology transfers, validation activities, and current product introductions (NPI).
- Partner with Manufacturing, Sourcing, R&D;, Technical Centers, Regulatory Affairs, Marketing, Global Sourcing, and Contract Manufacturers to ensure quality requirements are met throughout the product lifecycle.
- Provide technical guidance on product risks, design considerations, quality expectations, and potential trade-offs to support informed business decisions.

Experience

- Minimum 5 years of experience in Quality Assurance, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Quality, or a related field.
- Proven experience managing HACCP systems and food safety programs.




- Experience leading supplier audits, GMP audits, and regulatory inspections.
- Demonstrated success in driving compliance, quality improvements, and corrective action programs.
- Strong understanding of FMEA, HACCP, risk assessment methodologies, and quality risk management.
- Working knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS) and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Experience in food manufacturing, regulated industries, or quality leadership roles.
- Knowledge of food ingredients, nutritional functions, product formulations, calculations, and data analysis.

Skills & Competencies

- Strong expertise in supplier quality management and external manufacturing oversight.
- Sound knowledge of food safety regulations, GMP, HACCP, QMS, and quality compliance systems.
- Proven ability to lead continuous improvement and quality excellence initiatives.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and risk assessment capabilities.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to develop concise technical documentation and present complex information effectively.
- Experience working with global and cross-cultural teams.
- Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to influence, coach, and collaborate across functions.
- Proficiency in quality tools and methodologies, including CAPA, Root Cause Analysis, FMEA, and Risk Management.

📌 Supervisor, Contract Quality Assurance (Bengaluru)
🏢 Herbalife International
📍 Bengaluru