Project Manager (Six Sigma/Continuous Improvement/Nutrition/Food Manufacturing)

Quality Intelligence Project Manager

Our location in Columbus, Ohio, United States currently has an opportunity for Quality Intelligence Project Manager.

The Opportunity

• This position will lead medium to large scale projects to support ANSC Quality Assurance strategic and compliance objectives.
• This position has the broad objective of supporting quality activities globally for AN Division QA, AN Affiliate QA and ANSC Manufacturing sites US and OUS.
• This position will independently interface with Client affiliates, AN Division, AN manufacturing plants, R&D, Regulatory, Supply Chain and others.
• The position will successfully achieve the objectives through effective communication, change management, stakeholder management, strong interpersonal and presentation skills.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Responsible for management and execution of multiple medium to large-scale projects that are organized into the Quality Intelligence Program Management Office (QIPMO) associated with regulatory requirements
• Cross-functionally remediate current and future regulatory impact on the quality system
• Ensure project scope is clearly defined: develop and manage project plans to meet deliverables
• Manage cross-functional project timelines and follow up with project team members to ensure timely completion of tasks
• Address any resource constraints associated through data driven business proposals to meet compliance requirements objectives and mitigate business risk
• Responsible for identifying and managing critical project issues and risks, and timely communication to senior leadership
• Provide clear and consistent communication, both oral and written to all project stakeholders on key project elements such as scope timeline, issues, etc
• Understand and support AN Commercial QA and Quality Assurance Compliance organizations and opportunities for improvements
• Integrate key AQR/AN QA initiatives as appropriate, based on compliance risk and availability of resources and business processes to support
• Recommend and implement strategies and enhancements to improve efficiency
• Develop and maintain effective KPIs that enable key success factors
• Coordinate Quality Intelligence operations and business cycle updates

Accountability/Scope

• The quality and compliance of AN products is a competitive advantage in the marketplace, and any lessening of our standards or not meeting market requirements can have an adverse long-term impact on our business.
• This position will work with limited supervision.

Education and experience you will bring:

Required

• Minimum 5-8 years in a regulated nutritional food-manufacturing environment, preferably pediatric or medical nutrition products, in a Quality, R&D, Project Management or Operations function and good knowledge/awareness of food cGxP and nutritional regulations, Pharma knowledge and experience is an advantage.
• At least 3 years of management of complex projects or programs
• Demonstrated ability in managing expectations on program requirements and deliverables
• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and knowledge in nutritional manufacturing controls and quality systems
• Well-developed interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.
• Continuous improvement methods and application (for example: Lean, Six Sigma, Class A, etc.).
• Cross-functional/cross-divisional stakeholder management experience
• Applicable technical knowledge/experience
• Sound decision-making skills contributing to high levels of competence, confidence and credibility
• Experience dealing with international locations

Preferred

• Master’s degree
• PMP certification
• Ingredient expertise, process expertise, and formulation expertise in nutritional industry

Education:

• Engineering, food chem, microbiology, regulatory Master’s preferred but will accept Bachelor’s.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $38.00 - $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Project management: 5 years (Preferred)
• regulated nutritional food-manufacturing environment: 5 years (Preferred)
• nutritional or food manufacturing industry: 5 years (Preferred)
• six sigma or continuous improvement: 5 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Columbus, OH 43085 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $38 - $40