QA Lead Coordinator

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Tata Consulting Engineers USA, LLC, (TCE), is a multi-disciplinary engineering organization offering a full range of integrated engineering design, project support, procurement and construction management services to the energy and chemicals industries.

NOTE: This is an appx 6 mo. assignment.

Seeking Local talent - No relo and No per diem.

The Quality Assurance (QA) Lead Coordinator ensures the establishment, implementation, and maintenance of the Quality Management System (QMS) through audits, aiming for compliance and continuous improvement of the Quality and Food Safety System. This role promotes preventive actions to meet regulatory standards (HACCP, GMPs, ISO 9001, EFFCI, among others) and monitors non-conformances arising from various sources, ensuring products and processes are in line with client policies.

Quality Management and Compliance

Define KPIs and their criteria with a continuous improvement approach and governance.

Update and control the Document Management System.

Promote, influence, and ensure compliance with the Quality and Safety Management System.

Maintain current quality certifications, executing actions based on risk analysis, potential and real nonconformities, and seeking continuous improvement.

Implement new quality certifications aligned with business strategy.

Ensure that the quality and safety requirements of the products and production processes are met, adhering to standards and policies (ISO 9001, ISO 22716, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, RSPO, BRCGS, EXCiPACT, FSSC2200, EFfCI, Kosher, Halal, etc.).

Implement GMP practices applicable to Quality Assurance.

Develop initiatives and programs to promote quality standards.

Develop and deliver training.

Manage budget and process invoices.

Support other functions in QA-related aspects or inquiries.

Program Development

Lead local Quality & Product Safety Committees.

Set up and lead management reviews.

Coordinate recall, non-conformance, and food safety teams.

Develop special projects assigned by top management such as mapping processes, SOPs, or implementing 5S programs.

FSSC and EXCiPACT

Maintain the QMS/ FSMS to keep all quality and food certifications: FSSC 22000, ISO 9001:2015, EFfCI, Kosher, Halal, and RSPO.

Develop and monitor the annual internal and external audit program, including implementation.

Pharma/ EXCiPACT expert - lead pharma certification projects.

Risk, Validation & Compliance

Develop validation master plans.

Develop cleaning and CCP (Critical Control Points) validations.

Develop validation protocols.

Continuously ensure compliance with validation programs and plans, as well as the evaluation of revalidation needs.

Execute validations in accordance with the validation master plan and applicable protocols.

Investigate system NCRs and root cause failure analysis.

Audit Responsibilities

Develop and manage audit schedules.

Coordinate internal and external audit scopes, objectives, and timelines.

Assign internal and external auditors, ensuring appropriate expertise and availability.

Maintain a qualified audit team and engage external consultants as needed.

Oversee audit execution and compliance.

Review and approve audit reports.

Document and follow up through to closure on audit findings.

Collaborate on action plans for audit findings, and

Monitor trends and share insights from audit findings with leadership.

Implement best practices in audit processes.

Conduct internal audits and manage audit processes.

Prepare audit result reports.

Tracking and Follow-Up

Manage the follow-up of non-conformities and contribute to the preparation of root cause analyses.

Ensure all audit findings are documented and followed through to closure.

Monitor the quality metrics and report status to senior management.

Develop and monitor the annual internal and external audit program, including implementation.

Regulatory Developments

Maintain current quality certifications, executing actions based on risk analysis, potential and real nonconformities, seeking continuous improvement.

Implement new quality certifications aligned with business strategy.

Monitor the Foreign Supplier Verification Program-FDA.

Assess legal requirements applicable to various sites.

Supplier Management

Qualify and monitor suppliers, supporting supplier audits.

Carry out and follow up on the supplier audits and internal audits program.

Selection and monitoring of suppliers.

Manage customer paperwork required for quality critical analysis (questionnaires, quality agreements, contracts, statements).

Continuous Improvement

Define KPIs and their criteria with a continuous improvement approach and governance.

Promote, influence, and ensure compliance with the Quality and Safety Management System.

Develop initiatives and programs to promote quality standards.

Implement and train risk analysis: FMEA & HACCP.

Promote continuous improvement for quality processes based on external benchmarking.

Additional Responsibilities

Update and control the Document Management System.

Conduct quality onboarding for new employees.

Investigate and respond to customer complaints and non-conformances.

Provide feedback and approval during the new product introduction process.

Manage budget and process invoices.

Support other functions in QA-related aspects or inquiries.

Perform and support other activities at other facilities/locations as requested by the direct supervisor.

Manage the execution of the Validation Master Plan.

Make changes to Validation plans and programs.

Manage the updating and generation of procedures and protocols for the validation of equipment, systems, and/or processes.

Manage local Quality Management system.

Product Safety Management.

Authority to stop any product or service that puts at risk the quality, legality, or safety of the products, as well as any activity that puts at risk the physical integrity of people, the environment, and/or facilities.

Experience Managing local Quality Management system.

Experienced Managing the updating and generation of procedures and protocols for the validation of equipment, systems, and/or processes.

Experience auditing.

Experience with Program Development.

Risk, Validation & Compliance.

Tata Consulting Engineers USA, LLC ("TCE") is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race/ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran's status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

In compliance with federal law, all candidates hired will be required to verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form after acceptance of a formal TCE offer letter through our onboarding system.

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