Quality Control Manager

A collective energy and ambition. A place where you can make a real difference.

We’re a company that genuinely cares about our people, our products, our consumers and the environment.

Our unique, informal culture champions courage, determination and collaboration. Knowing we have an open and supportive team means each of us has the freedom to take responsibility and ownership. We have a shared passion to work hard, innovate and push boundaries.

United by the belief that when we strive for growth, anything is possible. While we might not be the largest company in our industry, we believe we can have the biggest impact because: Together We Have the Power to Win.

Plant Quality Manager

Monday-Friday

This current wage range for this position is $116,800 - $182,600

What we’re about:

• Innovation-We consistently generate new ideas, thinking outside the box while remaining strategically focused. We always think in terms of possibilities, not limitations.
• Collaboration-We rely on open and honest communication to develop productive working relationships within and across our business units and functions. The mutual respect we have for our colleagues enables us to challenge each other, leading to an even more cohesive team.
• Focus-We maintain a laser-like focus on our consumers. We will grow by leveraging consumer insights on all of our brands and will continue to be industry leaders.
• Entrepreneurialism-We pride ourselves on fostering this spirit where risk-taking and action is encouraged. We are extremely competitive externally, but not internally.

This highly visible position located at our Victorville, CA Facility.

What you’ll do:

Reporting to the Manufacturing Plant Quality Head, the Plant Quality Manager is the quality responsible leader for the manufacturing site, ensuring the effective implementation of and compliance to the Quality Management System policies, processes and programs, and their effectiveness through training, coaching, mentoring of all plant staff. This position is responsible for influencing and gaining alignment of the Plant Manager and plant leadership team on required operational needs to support identified improvements, as well as culture changes, to ensure quality and compliance issues are addressed. This position is responsible for setting the tone, along with the Plant Manager, to ensure an appropriate level of quality and compliance risk at each site, while supporting the business with on-time shipment of customer orders. This position is responsible for leading all regulatory inspections, certification audits and ensuring compliance of product realization for the manufacturing site. This role is responsible for managing, developing and coaching a staff. This role serves as the Management representative for the manufacturing site, as applicable.

As a site leader, the Plant Quality Manager is Responsible to always promote a positive safety culture and awareness within their area of responsibility.

The Plant Quality Manager is responsible for Incorporating principles of lean manufacturing as part of the site Lean Manufacturing program and actively drive standardization and continuous improvement within the department and across the site.

What you’ll need:

Strategy and Functional Expertise

• Knowledge of policies, procedures and metrics
• Standard computer based software knowledge
• Keeps accurate documentation and submits detailed reports to appropriate executives
• Skills in data analysis to report and present effectiveness of business processes
• High attention to detail, organization and accuracy
• Math abilities and working knowledge of data analysis/statistical methods

Leadership and Influence

• Well organized and demonstrates forward leaning and high initiative
• Ability to influence cross functionally to deliver against business goals and objectives
• Leads and directs strategic programs focused on meeting regulatory company requirements
• Manages and develops other members of the team
• Mentors others in technical areas of expertise
• Demonstrates broad business orientation
• Shows personal commitment to the vision and creates energy and optimism

Program Development/Program Management

• Tests, confirms and/or improves processes to ensure they are in control and being followed
• Monitors project progress and sets deadlines and budgets
• Solves issues quickly and efficiently
• Ensures Stakeholder Satisfaction
• Delivers project tasks on time
• Works cross-functionally to identify and communicate regulatory requirements
• Works cross-functionally to influence others to align with new requirements
• Oversees implementation to ensure adherence to new requirements
• Set requirements for suppliers and monitor their compliance
• Oversee all product development procedures to identify deviations from quality standards
• Monitors spend and identifies additional project needs
• Evaluates Project Performance 
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Communicates and engages appropriately with vendors/suppliers
• Conducts sensitive conversations in a confidential manner with venders/suppliers
• Maintains sensitivity of communication with internal and external entities (e.g. stakeholders, venders, suppliers)
• Monitors progress by maintaining dialogue on work and results
• Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward

Impact/Reach

• Strong execution skills
• Demonstrates agility and connectivity across the organization
• Actively builds connections and partnerships with others, internally and externally
• Ability to work with all levels of PD, supply chain, technology teams to build relationships across functions

Education and Experience

• University’s degree from an accredited institution in a related field
• Professional typically with over 8 years technical experience and a demonstrated track record
• Experience and demonstrated knowledge in at least 1 area: Consumer products, medical device, food, dietary supplements or pharmaceutical
• Contributions focused on some strategic initiative as well as functional execution elements; starting to work independently and transition to people management
• May be consulted internally as an expert in the area of functional expertise

Skills and Competencies

• Practical understanding, interpretation, and application of ISO13485, MDSAP.
• Excellent verbal and written skills; able to analyze, define and effectively convey difficult and complex issues in a way that accurately and persuasively communicates issues to internal and external stakeholders, including Senior Management.
• Ability to prioritize and to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work with all levels of management and to build relationships across disciplines.
• Excellent influence, persuasion, communication, and presentation skills

Physical Requirements:

Frequently (34-66% of time) will have to lift/carry 10 lbs. or less, bend, twist/turn, climb, crouch, kneel, reach above shoulder, reach outward, sitting, standing, use of foot pedals, repetitive motion of arms & shoulders.

Continuously ( 67-100% of time) sitting for up to 8 hours a day, type/keyboarding.

Occasionally (1-33% of time) will have to lift/carry 11-75 lbs. or greater, push/pull 12-100 lbs., crawl, type.

What we’ll offer:

• Competitive salary including annual bonus & Stock Incentive Program
• Comprehensive benefits package along with generous 401K
• Career ownership & development
• Diversity & Sustainability

Church & Dwight Co. Inc., a $5 billion company, was founded in 1846 and is headquartered in Ewing, New Jersey. We are one of the fastest growing Consumer Packaged Goods companies and as a testament to our performance; the company was added to the S&P 500 in 2016. Church & Dwight is a leader in the Household Consumer Products and Personal Care industry, with such brands as ARM & HAMMER, Trojan, First Response, Nair, Spinbrush, Oxi Clean, Vitafusion, Orajel, Batiste and more.

Church & Dwight Co., Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Drug Free Workplace:

All applicants who have received an offer of employment, as a condition of employment, are subject to our pre-employment drug testing process. The pre-employment testing procedure consists of a 6 panel urine sample test. Positive results will result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment immediately and the applicant will no longer be considered for employment. 
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Church & Dwight is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
For more information on our company, our brands and our culture visit us at http://www.churchdwight.com/