QA Leader

Newell Brands is a leading $8.3B consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid® and Sharpie®, and 25,000 talented employees around the world. Our high-performance culture, unparalleled curiosity about the world around us, and talented people fuel our success. Our culture is enabled through our core values which guide all we do and how we win as One Newell. They are Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership & Leadership.

We are looking for an experienced Quality Assurance (QA) Lead to strengthen and elevate our quality systems within a GMP/FDA-regulated manufacturing environment. This is a high-impact leadership role supporting the production of OTC products, including soaps and sanitizers.

This position offers the opportunity to build, optimize, and lead a quality function in a growing organization where compliance, structure, and continuous improvement are top priorities.

Your Impact

As QA Lead, you will own and drive the Quality Management System, ensuring full compliance with FDA 21 CFR Part 210 and FDA 21 CFR Part 211, ICH guidelines, and applicable GMP standards. You will play a central role in designing robust systems that support operational excellence and regulatory readiness.

Key Responsibilities

Validation & Compliance Leadership

• Develop and maintain the Validation Master Plan (VMP)

• Lead validation activities for equipment, processes, utilities, cleaning, and computerized systems

• Oversee change control, deviation management, CAPA, risk assessments, and document control

• Ensure continuous compliance with FDA and GMP requirements

Quality Documentation System

• Design and implement a structured, inspection-ready Quality Documentation System

• Establish SOP frameworks, approval workflows, document control procedures, and archival processes

• Train teams to ensure consistent and compliant documentation practices

Quality System Management

• Lead internal audits and support regulatory inspections

• Review and approve batch records and product release documentation

• Track quality metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Production, R&D, Engineering, and Supply Chain to embed quality into daily operations

• Provide QA guidance during new product introductions, process changes, and facility expansions

Team Leadership

• Mentor and develop QA and operational personnel

• Support hiring, onboarding, and training of quality team members

• Foster a strong culture of accountability, compliance, and continuous improvement

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in a highly regulated cGMP environment in a QA leadership role

• Proven people management and team development experience

• Strong expertise in validation lifecycle management and development of a VMP

• Demonstrated experience building or improving a Quality Documentation System

• Deep understanding of FDA regulations for OTC products, particularly soaps and sanitizers

• Experience in GMP/US-FDA regulated manufacturing (cosmetics, personal care, pharmaceuticals, or OTC)

• Excellent communication, documentation, critical thinking, and leadership skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ISO 22716 or ISO 9001

• Familiarity with computerized system validation (CSV)

• Experience in process validation for liquid or semi-solid products

If you are a hands-on QA leader who thrives in regulated environments and is motivated to build and strengthen quality systems, we invite you to apply and make a meaningful impact.

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Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer’s, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. We are focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday moments.