Quality Assurance Technician

Welcome to VVF Illinois Services, LLC! We're part of VVF Group, a world leader in manufacturing of Oleo Chemicals and Personal Care products founded in 1939. We are one of the largest contract manufacturers of personal care products in the world. Here in Montgomery, Illinois, we focus on the manufacturing and distribution of Personal Care Products - we manufacture bar soaps, deodorants, antiperspirants and gels. At VVF, it's not about the job, it's about the experience. We strive to create an exceptional environment for our employees, shaped by fair practices and excellent opportunities for career growth and a working culture that embraces diversity.

The In-process Quality Assurance Technician (IPQAT) is responsible for performing the real-time quality checks and for coordinating different quality activities on the shop floor during the various stages of manufacturing process (end-to-end manufacturing lifecycle – from raw/pack materials to finished products). This role ensures that all products are manufactured and documented in compliance with cGMP regulations, customer requirements and internal SOPs.

Job Details:

• Conduct regular inspection/checks of in-process and finished products using established procedures to ensure conformance with specifications and standards.
• Monitor and verify the critical control points, line clearance and cleanliness prior to batch production to ensure the production line area is free of any product, components and documentation of the previous product.
• Conduct regular review of Batch Manufacturing Records and associated forms for accuracy and completeness, and according to good documentation practices.
• Verify the Batch History Record changeover forms are completed properly and accurately.
• Verify calibration status of equipment and instruments used in manufacturing.
• Collect & label samples according to the established sampling plan for laboratory testing and inspection.
• Ensure adherence to cGMP requirements and good documentation practices on the shop floor.
• Enforce Controlled documents usage on the shop floor.
• Issue nonconformance reports for quality related issues on the shop floor.
• Escalate quality issues immediately to immediate supervisor and Quality Head
• Responsible for placing quality holds or rejected status on the non-conforming products and its proper segregation to avoid mix-up with good products.
• Participate in the root-cause investigations and support CAPA implementation on the shop floor.
• Oversee any product rework due to quality issues and ensure proper documentation as per the rework instructions. Inspect the reworked products to confirm corrected products meet customer requirements.
• Complete other tasks assigned by your supervisor.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Science

Minimum Work Requirements:

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail, ability to detect aesthetic defects, planning and organizational skills
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills
• Provide Quality oversight

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ Years of Operations/Quality experience in a cGMP regulated facility within manufacturing
• Proficiency in database management, Microsoft Office, or equivalent computer systems

Physical Requirements:

• Able to stand for long periods of time on the shop floor
• Able to sit for long periods of time utilizing a computer
• Lifting up to 40lbs on occasion

At VVF, our people are what make the difference. Benefits for this position include medical, dental and vision insurance available on day 1 of employment. Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverages are provided and paid for by the company. We offer a company match on employee contributions into our available 401(k) retirement plan. Enjoy company paid holidays and vacation time as well as a business casual work environment.

VVF is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex or gender, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, including the perception that a person has any of those characteristics or that the person is associated with a person who has, or is perceived to have, any of those characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable law. VVF is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to hr@vvfllc.com or call Human Resources at (630) 892-4381 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.