RB is the world's leading consumer health and hygiene company. Every day, across 60 countries, we work with the best people to challenge conventional thinking and strive to find even better ways to give people innovative solutions for healthier lives and happier homes. We trust people in what they do and we give full accountability and autonomy to make things happen. That’s how we generate the game-changing ideas that built 19 iconic Powerbrands around the world, such as Mucinex, Lysol, MegaRed, Finish and Airwick.
Post : Assistant Manager- Vendor Quality
Job Description
SUMMARY :
Vendor Quality Manager approves raw material, packing material suppliers and Quality service providers as per RB policy & Quality Management system through audit & assessment. Incumbent is responsible for development of raw and packaging material suppliers for RB & external suppliers manufacturing products on behalf of RB. Incumbent approves art work of packing materials, raw material & packing material specification on behalf of Quality function before it is published for use by product manufacturing sites.
SCOPE / DIMENSIONS OF ROLE :
The job holder interacts with the respective site QA, R&D, Procurement, Finance & Marketing team and with external suppliers for :
• Vendor development
• Addressing issues related with quality of raw material and packaging material suppliers
• Approval of raw material and packaging material specification in RB Technical Dossier System
• Approving art work of primary and secondary Packaging materials
• Plan and comply with annual budget
• Incumbent is responsible to ensure effective implementation of Quality Management System at suppliers site as per the requirements stated in the RB Global Supplier approval manual.
• The incumbent is responsible for the operating budget approximately Rs.1 million per year.
• The job encompasses critical business value in terms of strategic and operational terms through the competitive quality edge, getting quality inputs and performance of RM & PM in the manufacturing sites and interface with suppliers.
RESPONSIBILITIES / ACCOUNTABILITIES :
• To ensure that quality systems at all RM & PM suppliers is well maintained and implemented as per RB quality standards
• To ensure that good manufacturing practices are implemented and maintained at all Supplier sites.
• To ensure that testing and inspection of all raw materials, packaging materials are carried out by Supplier as per TDS specifications.
• Responsible for the approving new supplier source as per Supplier Manual to supply RM and PM before they are used for the production process.
• Maintain and keep approved list of suppliers and its circulation to respective sites on periodic basis
• Approval of RM and PM TDS specifications in TDS system.
• Approval of art work of primary and secondary packaging material in OAS system.
• To ensure that the COA specifications from the suppliers for all incoming materials comply with the TDS specifications.
• Ensure appropriate investigation in case of any on site quality related issues with respect to RM & PM and corrective action implementation at Supplier site so as to mitigate root causes.
• Responsible for conducting quality audit and GMP inspection of vendors and all new vendor manufacturing sites; ensure that all open audit points/recommendations highlighted in the audit reports are followed up and closed as per the agreed timelines.
• Review the performance of suppliers on a regular basis.
• To ensure that quality agreement in place with all suppliers of RM & PM.
KEY CHALLENGES :
• The challenge for the role holder is to critically evaluate the quality of supplies and manage huge number of vendors to ensure consistency in quality of material delivered.
Find more info on Next Page ...
Subscribe to Pharmatutor Job Alerts by Email
Education :
• Bachelor of Engineering Chemical, Masters in Pharmacy or Science Food Technology/ Chemistry / Analytical Chemistry/ Microbiology (Dairy / Food)
Experience :
• 8 -10 years of experience in Quality function in Pharma /Food/ FMCG industry at middle management level with at least 2-3 years of experience in similar capacity. The exposure must include quality system implementation, documentation, training, process control, GMP compliance, Quality system auditing and adequate training in analytical methods, good laboratory practice etc.
Knowledge :
• Quality Management Systems
• EHS Systems
• Regulatory requirements like Factories Act, Drug & Cosmetics Act, Weights & Measures Act,
• Operational Excellence Tools & Techniques
• Laboratory Analysis
• Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point
Technical Skills :
• Knowledge on criticality of RM and PM used in various RB products.
• Risk Management Skills
• Auditing Skills
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES :
• Entrepreneurial decision making skills and communication skills of a high order
• Flexibility in thinking and pragmatic problem solving skills
• Highly assertive and has an eye for details
• Facilitation skill to ensure effective implementation of QMS & quality initiatives across all functions
Additional Information :
Experience : 2-3 years
Qualification : M.Pharm, M.Sc
Location : Gurgaon
Industry Type : Pharma/ Healthcare/ Clinical research
Functional Area : Vendor Quality
End Date : 10th May, 2018
See All B.Pharm Alerts B.Sc Alerts Mumbai Alerts
See All Other Jobs in our Database
.png)
