GMP Lead Auditor

UL Solutions • Marietta, GA

6d • $85,000 - $110,000 • Remote

About The Position

UL Solutions' Retail and Consumer Products business helps retailers and consumer goods manufacturers address challenges in quality, chemistry, and sustainability. The GMP Lead Auditor performs high-level quality-system assessments at manufacturing sites, farms, processing plants, and other work-related sites across an assigned region or country. The role evaluates conditions against industry standards for GMP, quality systems, food safety, and client programs, and requires advanced audit methodologies, analysis, and detailed reporting. The position involves mentoring auditors and trainees, leading audit teams, and substantial travel. It is remote and does not generally report to a specific UL office; candidates should live near an airport.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• At least four years of related work experience in manufacturing or retail technical, supply chain, retail operations, quality assurance, or food safety, or equivalent relevant experience in environmental health or public health.
• One or more scope-specific professional credentials, such as a GFSI-recognized auditor credential, CQA, RABQSA, IRCA, RAC, or Pharmaceutical GMP Professional Certification (CPGP).
• Willingness and ability to travel to other countries, states, regions, provinces, and assigned or designated countries, potentially up to 70–80% annually.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; 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, with creative and innovative problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to lead auditor teams during projects and specialized audits.
• Proficiency with internet navigation, email, and PC software such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to work remotely and travel locally and regionally.
• Must be located close to an airport due to high travel requirements.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Assess and report on facility working and operational conditions in accordance with UL, industry scheme, and client audit protocols and applicable standards for GMP, quality systems, food safety, and client programs.
• Maintain 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.
• Complete audit reports within 4 calendar days of the audit.
• Submit audit expenses in a timely manner.
• Maintain capacity to complete at least 10 audit days per month.
• Lead teams of auditors during projects and specialized audits.
• Travel locally, regionally, and internationally as required, potentially up to 70–80% annually.

Benefits

• Annual bonus compensation with a target payout of 10% of base salary.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Wellness benefits, including mental and financial health benefits.
• 401(k) retirement savings.
• Paid time off for full-time employees, including 15 vacation days, 12 holidays including floating holidays, and 72 hours of sick time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior