GMP Lead Auditor

UL Solutions•Marietta, GA

6d•Remote

About The Position

UL Solutions' Retail and Consumer Products business helps retailers and consumer goods manufacturers address challenges related to quality, chemistry, sustainability, product quality, materials and chemicals, global supply chains, and omni-channel sales. The GMP Lead Auditor conducts high-level quality-system assessments at manufacturing sites, farms, processing plants, and other work-related locations throughout an assigned region or country. The auditor assesses and reports on working and operational conditions against applicable industry standards for GMP, quality systems, food safety initiatives, and client programs, following UL, industry-scheme, and client audit protocols. The role requires maintaining advanced technical knowledge, mentoring trainees and other auditors, and participating in or leading complex, higher-level audits. Reports must be written in English objectively, accurately, in detail, and on time. Focus areas include OTC drugs and pharmaceuticals (21 CFR 211/210), nutritional supplements (21 CFR 111), medical and homecare devices (21 CFR 820), and cosmetics (ISO 22716). Audit agendas must be completed within 14 calendar days of an audit, reports within four calendar days, and expenses submitted promptly. The role has a minimum capacity of 10 audit days per month and requires travel of up to 70–80% annually. It is remote and does not generally report to a specific UL office; the candidate should live near an airport.

Requirements

University degree equivalent to a bachelor's degree.
One or more scope-specific professional credentials, such as a GFSI-recognized auditor credential, CQA, RABQSA, IRCA, RAC, or Pharmaceutical GMP Professional Certification (CPGP).
Four years of related work experience in manufacturing or retail technical, supply-chain, retail-operations, quality-assurance, or food-safety work, or equivalent experience in environmental health, public health, or a relevant field.
Willingness and ability to travel to other countries, states, regions, or provinces, or throughout an assigned country; travel may be up to 70–80% annually.
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills; full proficiency and literacy in a second language if required.
Strong oral communication skills, including the ability to address executive audiences and conduct opening and closing conferences before groups.
Excellent mathematical and analytical skills.
Creative and innovative problem-solving skills, including the ability to streamline processes.
Ability to lead an auditor team during project execution and specialized audits.
Proficiency with internet navigation, email, and PC software such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
Ability to travel locally and regionally and work remotely.
Located close to an airport due to high travel requirements.

Nice To Haves

Graduate science degree in food or pharmaceutical sciences, engineering, technology, or a similar field.
PCQI Certification.

Responsibilities

Conduct high-level assessments of quality systems at manufacturing sites, farms, processing plants, and other work-related locations.
Assess facilities and report on working and operational conditions in accordance with UL, industry-scheme, and client audit protocols and relevant GMP, quality, and food-safety standards.
Maintain a high level of technical knowledge and mentor trainees, auditors, and lead auditors in the field.
Participate in and lead higher-level audits involving complex methodologies, advanced analysis, and comprehensive reporting.
Write objective, accurate, detailed, and timely audit reports in English.
Complete audit agendas within 14 calendar days of the audit and reports within four calendar days of the audit.
Submit audit expenses in a timely manner.
Complete a minimum of 10 audit days per month.
Lead teams of auditors during projects and specialized audits.
Travel locally, regionally, and internationally as assigned.