Quality Assurance Manager

AWS/CES is looking for a Quality Assurance Manager for a global beverage company.

Location: Tokyo, Japan

Salary: JPY 9,775,600.00

Summary:

Join our team as a Quality Assurance Manager in Tokyo, Japan, where you will oversee and maintain programs ensuring compliance with local regulations and company standards, with a primary focus on Japan and Southeast Asia. Under the guidance of the Quality Assurance Director APAC, you will play a crucial role in managing quality compliance and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage quality compliance program in collaboration with the QA Director.
• Assist in remediation efforts for deviations, nonconforming materials, and complaints.
• Conduct audits, including GMP and HACCP, to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Stay updated on local regulatory requirements in Asia.
• Aid in the development of qualification/validation protocols as needed.
• Develop performance reporting tools to evaluate compliance and identify areas for improvement.
• Conduct GMP/HACCP/SOP training sessions as required.
• Participate in technical reviews to ensure GMP/regulatory compliance for raw materials, finished goods, and manufacturing processes.
• Adhere to company policies, procedures, safety guidelines, and GMPs.

Requirements:

• 5-7 years of experience in a Quality Assurance Leadership role within the food, dietary supplement, or pharmaceutical manufacturing industry.
• Strong supervisory skills with 5+ years of quality management or quality engineering experience.
• Experience in auditing contract manufacturers and raw materials.
• Familiarity with Japan and Southeast Asia's Good Manufacturing Practices standards.
• HACCP training/certification preferred.
• Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC) is a plus.
• Proficiency in writing procedures for regulated industries.
• Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Auditing experience in GMP, HACCP, or other regulated industries.

Skills:

• Ability to work autonomously with minimal direction.
• Team-oriented mindset with a willingness to collaborate.
• Initiative and adaptability in a dynamic work environment.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Strong multitasking and follow-up skills.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Japanese
• Approximately 30% travel required, including international.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of general statistics for manufacturing operations.

If you are interested please send your resume to Carmen@canadianexecutivesearch.com