Director, Quality Control Lab

Herbalife • Lake Forest, CA

43d

About The Position

The Director, Quality Control Lab will be responsible for managing all laboratory functions in Quality Control and will work with and train chemists and technicians to operate laboratory equipment, implement test procedures and ensure compliance in the Herbalife laboratories.

Requirements

• Strong leadership skills with expertise in implementing quality processes, systems and strategies
• Proven understanding in laboratories operations
• Expertise in ISO17025 requirements
• Strong proven hands-on experience with variety of both GMP and GLP matters
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to work with a high degree of accuracy and detail
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well as part of a team
• 10+ years of Quality Control laboratory experience
• 10 + years experience leading teams
• Bachelor's degree in life sciences or equivalent technical field.

Nice To Haves

• Masters degree or PHD preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership, guidance and direction to QC lab to support the department's and company's strategic initiatives and goals.
• Work with our industry partners and scientific affiliates and contribute to the advancement of analytical technologies and method research.
• Implement innovation ideas and continuous improvement activities
• Initiate investigations for non-conforming product and develop Corrective and Preventive program.
• Liaise with the regulatory authorities on laboratory operations.
• Responsible for applying inspection standards to products shipped directly from contract manufacturers to outside locations.
• Develop and maintain a system that assures all certificates of analyses are reviewed against required finished product specifications as written in Agile PLM (Product Lifecycle Management).
• Periodically perform a mock recall to assure that the systems have qualified and acceptable traceability standards.
• Develop training program for scientists and lab technicians to ensure compliance with Good Laboratory Practices and current Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Support regulatory audit preparation.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Develop metrics and reports to assess performance, trend and analyze data and take appropriate actions as appropriate. Track, report and provide periodic reports to management in support of Quality Metrics. Leverage data to improve product quality and laboratory efficiency.
• Lead laboratory operations and maintain the laboratories in compliance with ISO17025 accreditation requirements and other applicable local laws/regulations.

Benefits

• Herbalife offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees in the U.S. (limited to the 50 States and the District of Columbia), which includes Group Health Programs, other Voluntary Benefit Programs, and Paid Time Off.
• Group Health Programs include Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Basic Life/AD&D; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Other Voluntary Benefit Programs include a 401(k) plan, Wellness Incentive Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), Supplemental Life/Critical Illness/Hospitalization/Accident Insurance, and Pet Insurance.
• Paid time off includes Company-observed U.S. Holidays, Floating Holidays, Vacation, Sick Time, a Volunteer Program, Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave, Bereavement Leave, Personal Leave and time off for voting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees