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Hunter Recruiting lists this Contamination Control Manager opportunity in east canton, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
The Contamination Control Manager prevents contamination risks to OTC drug and cosmetic products through hygienic design, cleaning and sanitization effectiveness, contamination investigations, and risk-based manufacturing controls. The Contamination Control Manager will manage processes and work cross-functionally with stakeholders and operations teams.
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Contamination Control Manager Responsibilities:
Lead investigations of particulate, foreign material, plant debris, and microbiological contamination events
Identify contamination pathways and drive sustainable CAPA
Perform risk assessments (FMEA/HACCP) on manufacturing processes, equipment, suppliers, cleaning failures, and facility changes
Recommend procedural and supplier corrective actions
Perform risk assessments (FMEA/HACCP) on manufacturing processes, equipment, suppliers, cleaning failures, and facility changes
Recommend engineering, procedural, and supplier corrective actions
Establish site cleanliness standards, performance metrics, and conduct routine audits of operations
Assess new and existing equipment and facility design for contamination risks
Review pipe velocities, drainability, dead legs, cleanability, and CIP/COP effectiveness
Evaluate cleaning and sanitization procedures for effectiveness and GMP compliance
Review cleaning validation/verification strategies, swab locations, acceptance criteria, and inspection methods
Assess contamination risks from raw materials, packaging, components, and contract manufacturers
Support supplier audits and corrective action programs
Influence manufacturing, maintenance, engineering, quality, sanitation, and supplier partners to prioritize contamination control and hygienic design actions
Provide subject matter expertise and practical recommendations that guide decision-making, risk reduction, and sustainable corrective actions
Build alignment across teams by clearly communicating risks, connecting technical findings to business and compliance impacts, and driving accountability for follow-through
Lead xhqgsiq cross-functional problem-solving efforts when contamination, cleaning effectiveness, or facility/equipment design concerns require coordinated action
Contamination Control Manager Requirements:
Bachelor's degree required in one of the following technical fields (i.e biology, chemistry, toxicology, pharma, food science)
Minimum ten (10) years of experience in a manufacturing company (preferably FDA-regulated)
OTC drug, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, food, or medical device experience
Direct contamination investigation experience
Hygienic equipment design (Preferred)
Supplier quality (Preferred)
FDA inspection (Preferred)
Worksite address
east canton, OH, 44730, US
Who can apply
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