QA Compliance Associate

Who We Are

Alene Candles LLC & Midwest is a private label, contract manufacturer that produces high-quality candles for some of the world’s most recognized retail, boutique, and cosmetic brands. With our headquarters in New Hampshire and additional locations in Ohio, we’ve been in business for over 25 years. We are passionate about making the best products in the world, making safety our number one priority, and being an insanely great place to work. We were proudly named Best Company to Work For in 2020 and 2021 and Business of the Year in 2023.

The Position

The Quality Assurance Compliance Associate (Multi-Site) is responsible for overseeing quality compliance activities across multiple manufacturing sites located in New Hampshire and Ohio. This role ensures adherence to regulatory requirements, company quality standards, and industry best practices to maintain product integrity and customer satisfaction.

The Location

We are located at 51 Scarborough Lane, Milford, NH. This is an onsite position.

Additional Job Details

Compliance Oversight:

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality compliance policies and procedures for all manufacturing sites.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements, including FDA regulations, ISO standards, and other applicable quality standards.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections to assess compliance with quality management systems and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with regulatory affairs teams to address compliance issues and implement corrective actions as needed.

Training and Education:

• Develop and deliver training programs on quality compliance policies, procedures, and regulations for employees at all levels.
• Ensure that staff members are adequately trained to perform their roles in compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Provide ongoing education and support to staff regarding changes in regulations and quality standards.

Documentation and Recordkeeping:

• Establish and maintain comprehensive documentation systems to track compliance activities, audit findings, and corrective actions.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of quality-related documentation, including batch records, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and quality reports.
• Implement document control procedures to maintain the integrity and traceability of quality records.

Quality Assurance Support:

• Collaborate with the Quality Assurance team to implement and maintain quality management systems, including document control, change control, and deviation management.
• Provide support for investigations into quality issues, including root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
• Assist in the development and execution of validation protocols for equipment, processes, and systems.

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency gains within the quality compliance function.
• Lead or participate in continuous improvement projects aimed at enhancing quality systems and processes.
• Utilize data analysis and performance metrics to drive improvement initiatives and monitor progress.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Control, and Supply Chain, to ensure alignment on quality compliance objectives and initiatives.
• Serve as a liaison between manufacturing sites and corporate quality functions to facilitate communication and knowledge sharing.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Engineering, Chemistry, or related discipline).
• 1-3 years of experience in quality compliance or regulatory affairs roles.
• In-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements, quality management systems, and industry best practices (e.g., FDA regulations, ISO standards).
• Ability to travel 15%-20% of the time as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in the manufacturing industry preferred.

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a focus on driving continuous improvement.
• Proven leadership skills, including the ability to motivate and develop a team.
• Experience working in a multi-site environment is preferred.
• Certification in quality management (e.g., Certified Quality Auditor, Certified Quality Manager) is a plus.

Benefits

Alene offers a host of competitive benefits for full-time employees, some of which include: Medical, Dental, and Vision with a Healthcare Reimbursement Account, 401(k) with company match, Basic Life Insurance (100% company paid), Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Account, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement and “Alene Gives Back” – our paid volunteer program.

Alene Candles provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Should you require assistance completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact recruitment@alene.com or call 603-673-5050 and ask to speak to Human Resources. We will make every effort to accommodate your needs in a reasonable amount of time.