QA Specialist; Verona, WI

QA Specialist (Verona, WI)

The success of a company depends on the passionate people we partner with.

As a global leader in animal health, Ceva Animal Health believes our success is linked to our passionate people researching, developing, producing and supplying innovative health solutions for all animals, which contributes to the future of our diverse planet.

We are committed to ensuring the highest possible level of care and well‑being for farm animals (poultry, pigs, ruminants), companion animals (dogs and cats) and wildlife.

Our “Together, Beyond Animal Health” vision emphasizes that the health and wellbeing of people, animals and our planet are totally interlinked. More than ever, Ceva is committed to a “One Health” approach.

As part of our “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion” policy, Ceva Animal Health is committed to the employment of people with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodations throughout the interview process to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience for all applicants. To request an accommodation, please contact a member of the Ceva Talent Acquisition team.

Verona, WI

Responsible for assuring the consistent quality of products and services by examining and reporting on the adequacy and/or deficiencies associated with documentation created during manufacturing and testing activities from receipt of inbound materials to final product release. This position will also maintain the administration of the company’s quality systems and document control programs, as well as master and working seed and cell lines for the manufacture of animal health biological vaccines.

• Lead effective investigations and work collaboratively with staff from multiple departments during review, correction, and finalization of documentation.
• Provide guidance for all day‑to‑day operations of Quality Management Systems (QMS) and assist with training, mentoring, and developing QA staff.
• Review production, testing, and shipping records for completeness and accuracy; determine suitability of approval and release of product orders.
• Review incoming raw material documentation to ensure they meet required specifications.
• Assist with updates to Standard Operating Procedures and Validation Documentation.
• Control and maintain accurate accounting of inventory and proper authorization of release for all master and working seeds and cells.
• Use JD Edwards (JDE) to set appropriate disposition of materials and product.
• Application, maintenance, and ownership of QMS procedures and policies; issuance of documents to production.
• Conduct audits of activities/projects as appropriate and act as lead auditor for complex/external audits.
• Drive and participate in continuous improvement of the QMS; lead the documentation and sample storage efforts.
• Follow trends as indicators of QA and production performance and assist in developing improvement ideas as required.
• Author, review, and approve deviations, change control, CAPA, SOPs and other QMS documents as needed; lead deviation investigations and determine CAPAs.
• Maintain product tracking databases and assist in the reporting of departmental and site KPIs.
• Train others as required.

• Shape solutions out of complexity – open and curious of others’ perspectives.
• Client focus – has in mind client’s satisfaction.
• Collaborate with empathy – has a positive attitude toward collaboration.
• Engage and develop – clarifies short and long‑term directions.
• Drive ambition and accountability – proactively manages own and others’ work.
• Influence others – communicates transparently.

• Ability to lead an audit with relevant time management, investigation posture, adaptability, and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of Ceva’s organization, products and processes within their area of operation.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement tools and investigation tools to propose solutions.
• Knowledge of specific technical standards, guidelines, and tools.
• Capability to challenge counterparts and adapt solutions.
• Knowledge of quality systems tools and their application across streams requested by main global…