Quality Manager

About Us

We are a team of passionate individuals from 15 countries developing the world’s first biosecurity platform built to combat critical pest threats to human health, food security and the environment. With a deep commitment to trust, integrity and collaboration, Flyttr has become the trusted partner of governments, industries, philanthropies and communities seeking to make bold advancements on the biggest pest threats of our time.

We work with urgency because lives and livelihoods depend on it. Successful candidates will find Flyttr to be an exhilarating place to do their best work and will find that every person at Flyttr plays a critical role in a dynamic, exciting, team-oriented culture.

You will establish and maintain a robust quality culture, ensure ongoing USDA inspection readiness, uphold the highest standards of data integrity and documentation compliance, effectively manage Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) operations, and provide quality leadership that supports the successful delivery of the New World Screwworm programme while protecting regulatory compliance and operational excellence.

• Develop, review, approve, and maintain quality procedures, policies, and work instructions within the global Quality Management System (QMS).
• Ensure compliance with applicable USDA requirements, internal standards, ISO 9001, and industry best practices.
• Manage document control processes and ensure documentation remains current and compliant.
• Oversee deviation, non-conformance, CAPA, change control, and risk management processes for the site.

• Ensure production, laboratory, and support operations are conducted in accordance with approved procedures and quality standards.
• Review and approve quality-related documentation, investigations, deviations, and corrective actions.
• Conduct routine quality audits and inspections of facilities, laboratories, and production areas.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality, compliance, and operational effectiveness.

• Oversee QC sampling, testing, monitoring, and data review activities
• Ensure environmental monitoring, process monitoring, and quality control programmes are performed effectively.
• Review trends and implement actions to address adverse quality indicators
• Ensure laboratory equipment, instruments, and systems remain qualified, calibrated, and fit for purpose.

• Act as the primary host and quality representative for USDA inspections, regulatory audits, customer visits, and external assessments
• Ensure the facility maintains a constant state of inspection readiness.
• Coordinate responses to inspection observations, audit findings, and regulatory requests
• Support preparation and review of regulatory submissions and compliance documentation as required.

• Ensure all quality records, laboratory records, and batch records comply with Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Promote and enforce compliance with ALCOA+ principles (Attributable, Legible, Contemporaneous, Original, Accurate, Complete, Consistent, Enduring, and Available)
• Establish and maintain robust data integrity practices across all quality systems.

• Ensure all personnel are appropriately trained and qualified for assigned duties.
• Maintain training records and competency assessment programmes
• Monitor training compliance and ensure training requirements are completed within established timelines.
• Promote a proactive quality culture through coaching, mentoring, and employee engagement

• Develop, monitor, and report Quality KPIs to senior management on a routine basis.
• Analyse quality trends and provide recommendations for improvement
• Prepare and present quality performance reports during management review meetings.
• Support strategic decision-making through effective use of quality data and metrics.

• Provide leadership, direction, and development to QA and QC personnel
• Foster strong cross-functional relationships with operations, facilities, laboratories, and leadership…