Lead Auditor CRS - Midwest Region

About the role

Perform high level assessments of quality systems in a variety of manufacturing sites, farms, processing plants and/or other work related sites throughout a region or country. Assess and report in accordance with UL, industry scheme, and client audit protocols on facilities working and/or operational conditions as it relates to established industry standard(s) for GMP, Quality Systems, Food Safety initiatives and/or client programs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a high level of technical knowledge and play an active mentoring role with trainees, auditors and lead auditors in the field.
• Participate and lead higher level audits; and as such this will involve complex methodologies, advanced analysis, and comprehensive / intricate reporting.
• Reports will be written in English in an objective, accurate, detailed and timely manner.
• Specific Regulatory Standard(s) Competency are a focus including: OTC Drug/Pharmaceuticals: 21CFR211/210, Nutritional Supplements: 21CFR111, Medical/Homecare Devices: 21CFR820, Cosmetics: ISO22716.
• Complete audit agendas within 14 calendar days of the audit.
• Complete reports within 4 calendar days of the audit.
• Submit audit expenses in a timely manner.
• Complete at least 10 days of audits per month minimum capacity.

Qualifications

• University Degree (Equivalent to Bachelor’s degree) required. Prefer Graduate Science Degree in Food or Pharma Sciences, Engineering, Technology, or similar.
• Must hold one or more scope specific professional credential(s), such as: GFSI recognized auditor credential; CQA, RABQSA, IRCA, RAC, Pharmaceutical GMP Professional Certification (CPGP).
• Four years related work experience in manufacturing or retail sectors in technical, supply chain, retail operations, quality assurance or food safety and/or equivalent experience in environmental health, public health or relevant experience.
• Willingness and ability to travel to other countries, states, regions, provinces and or throughout any assigned or designated country (up to 70 to 80% annually).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and if required fully proficient/literate in a 2nd language.
• Excellent oral communication skills; capable of addressing high executive audiences and conduct opening and closing conferences in front of multiple people.
• Excellent mathematical skills and analytical skills.
• Creative and innovative thinking to problem solve and streamline processes.
• Ability to lead a team of auditors during the execution of a project and/or specialized audits.
• Proficient in internet navigation, e-mail and PC software such as Microsoft Word, Excel.
• Ability to travel locally and regionally, and work remotely.

Benefits

This position does not generally report to a specific UL office. This is a home based position with daily travel to client sites, must be located in the Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Wisconsin, or Minnesota area. Candidate needs to be located close to airport due to high travel requirements.

About The Team

From life jackets to lawnmowers, toys to televisions, beauty and wellness, vitamins and supplements, we’re involved in almost every consumer product you can imagine. We work with some of the largest retailers in the world, performing market surveillance, auditing and inspecting the products we put in and on our bodies. We help customers ensure that not only are their products themselves safe, but their supply chains are using ethically and sustainably sourced materials. We build close relationships, providing advice and expertise to help them deliver safer products that meet the latest requirements and manufacture them fairly.

About Us

A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 110 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers’ product innovation and business growth. The UL Mark serves as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers’ products and reflects an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.