Lead, Quality Systems

Lead, Quality Systems

Location: Greenwood, SC

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents.
While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.

Based in Greenwood, SC, this role leads quality systems oversight for Lonza’s Distributed Ingredients operations, ensuring compliance with food and feed regulations and driving continuous improvement across quality processes.

What you will get

• An agile career and dynamic working culture
• An inclusive and ethical workplace
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• The full list of our global benefits can be found on https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits

What you will do

• Administer quality systems including specifications, SAP Master Data, deviations, complaints, change control, supplier qualification, FSMA, CAPA, and CofA
• Lead management reviews, internal audits, Quality Council meetings, and mock recalls
• Oversee PCQI duties and manage Food Safety and Food Defense plans
• Conduct GMP training and ensure compliance
• Develop and revise standard statements, product questionnaires, and customer documentation
• Collaborate with suppliers on qualification activities and investigations
• Final review of order processing documentation Approval/Disposition
• Host audits and respond to findings
• Travel up to 10 % required.

What we are looking for

• Bachelor of Science in Business, Engineering, or a related scientific field required.
• Previous experience in Quality Assurance required.
• PCQI certification required; FSVPQI certification preferred
• Strong collaboration and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple quality systems and lead safety initiatives
• Experience with SAP and quality documentation systems
• Must be able to work overtime – more than 40 hours per week or 8 hours per day

Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.

People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.

Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.