Senior Manager - Design QA

Senior Manager, Design QA

Morris Plains, NJ

COTY is looking for smart leaders who are fast and passionate.

THE ROLE

To manage effectively any technical risks linked to new or value engineered products in order to provide the business with the means to deliver safe and quality products to consumers and customers, paying attention to compliance with GMPs and related market regulations.

Key expectation of the role is to ensure Quality is incorporated into the Design of all Coty products.

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Primary contact in Global Design QA for allocated brands linked to Consumer Beauty brands e.g Max Factor, Rimmel, etc.
• Critical partner for all risk assessment (including FMEAs) done for new or inline products from risk identification to risk mitigation.
• Plays an active role in decision making of technical risks with business partner (R&D, QA, TPS, IC, IM (Initiative Management), Regulatory, Safety and Marketing).
• Leads root cause analysis, follow up and closure of actions plans linked to Design of the formula/pack/industrialization process.
• Tracks the delivery of Right Time for New Products KPI into Coty sites and TPMs.
• Performs analysis of data to present to leadership the statistics, improvements and what's working.
• Ensures learnings from Design issues are embedded into the R&D processes as part of preventative measures for reoccurrence.
• Leads improvement projects as defined together with leadership.
• Performs the qualification of new Vendors or new sites to existing Vendors. This includes auditing, CAPA Management and close out.
• Supports the investigation of complaints related to R&D failures.
• Leads or contributes to changes in QA SOPs, corporate Defect Range boards, etc.
• Plays role of reviewer to any new test methods or SOPs created/modified in R&D.
• Conducts training for business partners on QA requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

We'd love to see candidates who have:

Essential:

• Minimum BS in life sciences discipline or other technical degree, i.e. Chemistry, biology, or Engineer etc.
• 4+ years of experience in Quality in the manufacture of Cosmetics or related products with a strong working knowledge of GMPs and/or FDA/ISO guidelines for manufacturing of Cosmetic and related products
• 4+ years of experience in R&D, ideally in Cosmetics Pack/Formula.
• An aptitude and knowledge of data collection, analysis, statistics, visual presentation methods, process mapping and modeling is preferred.
• Highly organized analytical and quantitative thinker with strong problem-solving abilities with particular attention to detail and time management.
• Clear oral and written communication in English is essential to accurately convey issues to executives and employees. (English is business language)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access and Outlook) and the ability to use SAP QM including a learning aptitude for other computer system tools.

WHAT WE OFFER

This is unique role with a genuine opportunity to make an impact. You'll get to work in a diverse environment with a team of professionals who are passionate about the work they do and know how to have some fun along the way.

Coty's global omni-working policy provides the option to work up to 50% of your month remotely. We believe that a more flexible philosophy of remote working will give everyone the freedom to choose what works for their individual circumstances and empower them to always perform at their best.

ABOUT US

Our people make us who we are. They are the brightest minds bringing the boldest ideas to life every day. If you're the kind of person who refuses to settle, if you want to think bigger, learn faster and go further than you ever thought possible - we'd love to hear from you.

Coty is deeply committed to Changing the Conversation around Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in an effort to create a more open, inclusive, and diverse workplace where all employees can be their authentic self.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

We offer equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Coty complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected]. We strongly believe that cultivating a diverse workplace gives a company strength. The combination of unique skills, abilities, experiences and backgrounds creates an environment that produces extraordinary results. EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled.

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Country/Region: US

City: Morris Plains