Sr. Manager, Quality Technology Advancement

fairlife • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

The purpose of this role is to lead the quality related validation activities for new low acid/ESL manufacturing lines, extended runs for existing lines and technology advancement for analytical capabilities across all manufacturing locations. Also, to implement novel, efficient, and effective technologies to reduce finished product release time in collaboration with operations quality and manufacturing teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Dairy, Microbiology, Food Science or a related discipline required, with a strong working knowledge of the science of low acid aseptic products. Master’s or PhD preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in quality field within a LAA manufacturing platforms
• Proven track record of leading successful line validations across ESL and LAA platforms
• Excellent knowledge of LAA processing and filling equipment
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
• Able to demonstrate an entrepreneurial approach to innovation leadership to thrive in fast paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Demonstrated excellence in relationship building, communication and presentation

Nice To Haves

• Master’s or PhD preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead validation activities for new manufacturing lines across ESL and Aseptic platforms, ensuring compliance with internal standards and state/FDA regulatory requirements.
• Manage the process for obtaining state and FDA approvals for new products and facilities.
• Oversee the design, setup, and operational readiness of laboratory spaces for analytical testing.
• Lead and collaborate with operations quality and manufacturing teams towards extended runs initiatives to ensure internal, state and FDA compliance and certifications.
• Develop and implement strategies for expanding analytical capabilities, including instrumentation, methods, and data systems.
• Implement novel, efficient, and effective technologies to reduce finished product release time in collaboration with operations quality and manufacturing teams.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Quality, R&D, Regulatory, and Operations teams to ensure seamless execution of validation and analytical initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees