[Job Vacancy] Quality Assurance Manager at Sagar Vitaceuticals Nigeria Limited

Sagar Vitaceuticals Nigeria Limited formerly known as Strides Vital Nigeria Limited was a strategic partnership comprising Vital Pharmaceuticals Limited and India’s Strides Arcolabs Limited, an NSE listed company. In 2017, Management of Sagar Overseas Limited, acquired 100% shares in Strides Vital Nigeria Limited and the company was re-named to Sagar Vitaceuticals Nigeria Limited.

The company is a leading household name in pharmaceuticals and healthcare industry and has many well-known brands such as Vitaclox, Vitacillin, Vitamox, Tropitone, Inbu, Ytacan, etc These brands have an established presence in the market and are popular names in Nigeria. An ultra-modern pharmaceutical factory at Ikeja, Lagos, offers consumers quality and affordable products.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Quality Assurance ManagerLocation: Sagamu, Ogun
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Quality Assurance Manager to join our team.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the quality assurance processes, ensuring that all products meet the highest standards of quality and compliance with industry regulations.
The Quality Assurance Manager will develop and implement quality management systems, lead quality improvement initiatives, and manage a team of quality assurance professionals.
Lead the efforts of QA personnel responsible for the testing, investigations, and method transfer activities to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, company policies, values, and goals
Responsible for setting strategy direction for the Quality Assurance Dept. and team
Provide leadership for lot release, incoming quality, manufacturing, and labs investigations, change control and corrective and preventative action review/approval, manufacturing support, record review/approval, and ongoing projects support (if any)
Support team by guidance and coaching and provide direction/approval of activities and decisions
Cultivate and reinforce appropriate group values, ethics, norms, and behaviors
Share oversight to individuals and team on personal development, performance, and quality related issues. Write and deliver performance reviews
Responsible for supporting all planned and unplanned manufacturing and labs deviations, review and approval of product and equipment change controls (including SOPs and master batch records)
Conduct impact assess to design changes and participate/coordinate CAPA Review Board
Maintain the structure to ensure that all quality commitments and timelines are tracked and met.
Work directly with internal and external customers to assure Best-in-Class expectations for quality are met if not exceeded
Analyze trends, quality metrics and other data to identify quality and compliance gaps.
Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive quality management system (QMS) in line with industry standards and regulations.
Oversee the inspection and testing of raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods to ensure they meet quality specifications.
Lead and manage the quality assurance team, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations.
Conduct regular audits of the production process to identify areas for improvement and ensure compliance with quality standards.
Collaborate with production and engineering teams to develop and implement quality control processes and procedures.
Analyze quality data and trends to identify root causes of quality issues and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations related to quality assurance activities.

Requirements

Candidates should possess B.Sc Degrees with 10 – 15 years relevant work experience.
Potential candidates with experience working in Quality Assurance department of chemical companies are encouraged to apply.
Candidates with experience working as Quality Assurance Manager in pharmaceutical companies
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and address quality issues effectively.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
Proficiency in using quality management software and tools.
Candidates must have 10 – 15 years work experience in chemical synthesis Industry.
Strong knowledge of quality management systems (ISO 9001 or equivalent) and quality control methodologies.
Proven experience in leading and managing a team of quality assurance professionals.

Salary
N200,000 – N250,000 Monthly.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications and Curriculum Vitae (CV) to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail

Application Deadline  20th August, 2024.