ABOUT US

RW Consumer Products (RWCP) is a proudly Canadian company that provides essential healthcare and household products to a wide range of pharmacies, grocery chains and other mass merchants. Since our humble beginnings in 1919, we have been committed to providing high-quality products that people need and want. Today we have a highly skilled team of approximately 100 people working in our St. Albert and Winnipeg locations.

THE POSITION:

We are currently looking for Quality Assurance Manager who care to go that extra mile in making a meaningful and positive impact on the health, well-being and lives of our workforce, partners, local and global communities.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in quality management, chemistry, or related field.
• 5+ years experience in Quality Assurance in a manufacturing environment, preferably in chemicals or personal care products.
• Experience in quality management through education or experience.
• Proven experience leading ISO 9001 certification efforts from planning to audit.
• Strong knowledge of the cGMP and Health Canada requirements.
• Proficient in quality tools and methodologies.
• Very organized with strong prioritization and decision-making skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong presentation skills and the ability to work with both internal and external clients with a high degree of professionalism.
• Excellent leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Familiarity with ERP and QMS platforms.
• Knowledge of blow molding process and packaging quality standards is an asset.
  The successful candidate will enjoy our teamwork environment and our comprehensive compensation and benefits package.
  We appreciate your interest in the position and the time you took to apply. Please note that only candidates whose experience and qualifications closely align with the requirements will be contacted.
  Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Work Location: In perso

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Quality Assurance Manager implements, updates and ensures RW Consumer Products’ quality standards are adhered to, and in compliance with GMP practices under Health Canada’s QA guidelines.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee and actively participate in quality assurance activities for all product categories.
• Lead efforts to achieve and maintain ISO 9001 certification.
• Ensure all documentation and records relating to regulatory compliance are strictly maintained in accordance with cGMP and company policies.
• Develop and revise production and distribution SOPs as required, and ensure all SOPs are approved and implemented effectively.
• Report any substantial variances to internal policies and procedures and achievement of measurable objectives to Senior Management.
• Responsible for monitoring, coordinating, managing and evaluating the quality management system processes and controlled documents.
• Monitor and report on key quality metrics, trends and improvement initiatives.
• Work closely with other management team members to address, amend and/or change programs in keeping with current cGMP and/or other regulatory or company requirements.
• Resolve matters pertaining to quality with RW’s suppliers, customers and representatives from external regulatory and jurisdictional bodies.
• Be the primary contract for Health Canada, FDA and third-party registrars and auditors in regulatory inspection process.
• Complete GMP training for all staff, including annual self inspection audit with a written report.
• Interact with QA auditors from customers, suppliers and regulatory bodies.
• Conduct internal audits, gap analysis, and readiness assessments for ISO certification and regulatory or customer inspections.
• Ensure that legislation and regulatory amendments, adverse drug reactions, etc., are reviewed in a timely manner (on-line). Provide the management team and executive summary of all applicable changes affecting the company’s business and/or products.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations (i.e., Health Canada, WHMIS, GMP) and customer specifications.
• Ensure that all quality documents are kept organized in proper location and are kept current.
• Complete and maintain responsibility for the monitoring of temperature mapping of the warehouse.
• Supervise and mentor QA staff at all locations, fostering a culture of accountability, compliance, and continuous improvement.