Production Quality Associate

• Location: Virginia, Brisbane

• 12 x month FTC

• Endless growth and development opportunities

About the job

We deliver consumer-inspired, science-based products and solutions to our consumers worldwide, thanks to the flawless planning and meticulous eye for detail of our Manufacturing & Supply teams. Your job, as Production Quality Associate (FTC)within our Production and Quality Teamwill be to develop and manage Quality related activities within the Production business to ensure robust processes are in place and are supported by Quality Systems. Reporting to the Production Lead, this position is responsible for the timely alignment & embedding of strong quality culture across production work centers. This includes collaboration with production & quality compliance stakeholders to effectively manage deviations, audits, change controls, customer complaints and risk management reviews and strategies. This is a 12 x month FTC opportunity.

At Opella, the Consumer Healthcare business unit of Sanofi, it is the purest and third-largest player globally in the Over-The-Counter (OTC) & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market.   We have an unshakable belief in the power of self-care and the role it can play in creating a healthier society and a healthier planet.

That’s why we want to make self-care as simple as it should be by being consumer-led always, with science at our core. 

Through our unique and balanced portfolio of more than 100 loved brands, including 15 global and local high-growth challengers such as Telfast, Dulcolax and Buscopan, we deliver our mission: helping more than half a billion consumers worldwide take their health in their hands.  

This mission is brought to life by an 11,000-strong team, 13 best-in-class manufacturing sites, and 4 specialized science and innovation development centers. 

We are also proud to be the first major fast-moving consumer healthcare company to achieve B Corp certification. 

Join us on our mission. Health. In your hands.

Main responsibilities:

• Manage and review Batch Process Documentation pertaining to capsule, tablet and packaging, ensuring all associated documents are correct in detail·

• Proactively identify potential risks and GMP deficiencies to processes and systems and implement appropriate measures to mitigate these risks/deficiencies

• Participate in both internal and external audits conducted by the Quality group or relevant regulatory agency

• Review and respond to internal/external audits using appropriate investigative tools to determine the root cause and relevant corrective/preventive actions

• Assist in evaluating proposed process/system changes and advise on the appropriate implementation strategy and timing. Conduct reviews to determine effectiveness of the change

• Assist in Quality deviations / Investigations, including documentation of all process deviations using appropriate investigative tools to determine the root cause and relevant corrective/preventive actions

• Maintain an internal audit program to monitor and correct compliance throughout the Production Business.

• Assist in the review of non-medical customer complaints and implement appropriate preventive actions if applicable

• Proactively conduct and review trend data from relevant databases (e.g. Sample Manager, departmental databases) and determine appropriate corrective actions to ensure processes remain within defined control limits

• Assist in updates of relevant procedural and process documentation as required

• Participate in the development of relevant training programs and conduct training as appropriate

• Assist and help grow our Quality Culture (e.g. Quality Maturity Model) within the Production business and continue to support these systems through a proactive approach

• Participate in the development and introduction of new products and engineering projects by ensuring compliance to defined quality standards

• In Collaboration with Learning and Development Department personnel ensure all Department training is conducted as per individual staff training plans

About you

Qualifications:

• Tertiary Degree qualification in a Scientific or related discipline (eg. Chemistry, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering)

Experience:

• Extensive experience in a GMP and pharmaceutical, complimentary medicine, or FMCG manufacturing environment

• Production & quality background desirable

• Understanding of tablet and capsule manufacturing & packaging processes an advantage

• Project and/or Risk Management experience

Soft Skills & Technical Skills:

• Strong collaboration & influencing skills

• Project and/or Risk Management experience

• Strong results & performance orientation

• Problem solving & LEAN principles

• Computer literacy skills

• Exposure and training in statistical tools (e.g. Six Sigma, Multi-Variate data analysis

Why choose us?

• Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.

• Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.

• Multi-national organisation of globally loved Consumer Healthcare brands and exciting portfolio of OTC and VMS (multivitamin and supplement) brands!

• Modern State-of-the-art facilities with manufacturing on-site at our beautiful Brisbane based HQ

• Flexible and Hybrid working environment with people-first culture

• Highly collaborative and supportive team environment and working culture