Quality Control Manager

Kenvue Is Currently Recruiting For A:

Quality Control Manager

What We Do

At Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we’re the house of iconic brands - including NEUTROGENA, AVEENO, TYLENOL, LISTERINE, JOHNSON’S and BAND-AID that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent.

Who We Are

Our global team is ~ 22,000 brilliant people with a workplace culture where every voice matters, and every contribution is appreciated. We are passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage – and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future–and yours. For more information, click here.

Role Reports To:

Make Quality Lead - Malaysia

Location:

Asia Pacific, Malaysia, Selangor, Petaling Jaya

Work Location:

Fully Onsite

What You Will Do

Kenvue is currently recruiting for:

Quality Control Manager

This position reports into Make Quality Lead - Malaysia and is based at Petaling Jaya, Malaysia.

Who We Are

At Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we’re the house of iconic brands - including NEUTROGENA, AVEENO, TYLENOL, LISTERINE, JOHNSON’S and BAND-AID that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent. Our global team is made by 22,000 diverse and brilliant people, passionate about insights, innovation and committed to deliver the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means to have the power to impact life of millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage – and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future–and yours. For more information, click here.

Role reports to: Make Quality Lead - Malaysia

Kenvue Malaysia Office Address: JNTL (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. Lot 3 & 5 Jalan Tandang, 46050 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia Malaysia

What You Will Do

The Quality Control Manager is responsible for implementing methods and procedures for inspection, testing and evaluation, mentoring and supervising the quality control staff, evaluating performance and providing opportunities for growth, communicating department objectives and metrics, and initiating audits to verify prompt and appropriate actions:

Part A: Overall Responsibility

• Responsible in providing key direction and oversight to Quality Control Laboratory and ensure the laboratory operation is in accordance with Good Laboratory Practice, Good Manufacturing Practice and Environment, Health & Safety requirement accordingly to Company Quality Policy Standards and applicable Regulatory Requirements.
  
  

Part B: Principal Responsibility

Quality Control Laboratories

• Overall lead in the implementation of Quality Management System in the lab. To lead and manage the entire Quality Control laboratory operations in accordance to GMP, GLP and Quality System Requirements and driving the lab metrics adherence.
• To support in performing testing and analysis for bulk sample, finished good, raw material and environmental samples and ensure timely results availability.
• To ensure that lab equipment is validated, calibrated, and maintained as per GLP requirements. Accountable for product disposition and compliance decisions of QC programs. Ensures quality data review and timely material and product release
• Ensure appropriate experimental design and test method validated to assure accuracy in results generated to support new product launch.
• Troubleshoots and solves high risk and high complexity issues, using experience, ingenuity, and creativity to implement solutions across a wide range of root causes. Responsible for management of lab investigations.
• Accountable for product disposition and compliance decisions of QC programs. To ensure GLP and data integrity fully adhere by lab analysts.
• Assures compliance with all local government regulatory requirements and requirements related to things such as sampling plans, design control, and quality systems.
• Ensure audit readiness in entire Quality Control Laboratory in both internal and external audits.
• Responsible in the overall management of Quality Control Laboratory housekeeping and safety. Ensure compliance to EHS&S requirements for the lab.
  
  

Builds Strong Network and Collaboration

• Provides overview or detailed communications to Q&C and cross-functional leadership on QC Lab performance status of initiatives and issues. This communication occurs at a plant-level, and at a regional-level.
• Build strong interdependent and truly partnership with the local Operation. Support the plant initiatives including resource management for lab activities.
  
  

Promote Continues Improvement

• Organizes, plans, leads, and manages quality related projects in alignment with company goals. Lead the design and implementation of safety, Q&C, customer service and cost improvement programs and initiatives.
• Innovate solutions to significant quality system gaps and lead continuous improvement projects
• Be part of the assessment team for internal GMP audit in MY plant, contract manufacturers, external laboratories and J&J affiliates on microbiological aspects and ensuring compliance to Kenvue requirements.
  
  

Drives Talent Development

• Facilitates the development and training of lab team members.
• Ensures a strong pipeline of talent for leadership roles and critical positions.
• Partners with industry leaders, and sector/enterprise senior technical stakeholders, to develop and implement best practices and improvement opportunities.
• Ensure entire Quality Control Laboratory analyst are trained and qualified to perform laboratory task and testing effectively and efficiently.
  
  

Oversight CAPEX and OPEX

• Manage the budget allocation for Quality Control Laboratory and ensure laboratory inventory is enough to avoid interruption in daily laboratory operation.
  
  

Required Qualifications

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience in quality control or related field, implementation of QMS in the lab and strong GLP background.
• Strong knowledge of industry standards and regulations, and experience developing and implementing quality control procedures.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to lead and manage a team effectively
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to identify and resolve issues quickly and effectively.
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with lab equipment management, validation of equipment and test methods and testing procedures, and the ability to troubleshoot issues as needed.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and mentor team members.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Result-oriented and proactive mindset
• Entrepreneurial understanding to drive innovation and growth
• Superior presentation skills to effectively communicate with stakeholders
• Advanced skills and specialized software knowledge
  
  

What’s In It For You

• Competitive Benefit Package*
• Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time, & More!
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Employee Resource Groups
• This list could vary based on location/region
• Note: Total Rewards at Kenvue include salary, bonus (if applicable) and benefits. Your Talent Access Partner will be able to share more about our total rewards offerings and the specific salary range for the relevant location(s) during the recruitment & hiring process.
  
  

Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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