An Internal Audit Manager manages the process of examining records to determine the financial status of a company or organization. Inspects accounts and account books, prepares reports on the accuracy of internal financial records and accounting procedures. May supervise accountants and bookkeepers during the auditing process. Specializes in internal audits of companies for report to the Board of Directors or other similar oversight body of the organization.
We are seeking a detail-oriented quality systems professional to serve as RLG's Quality Systems & Audit Lead. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Quality Systems, this role is the operational backbone of RLG's enterprise quality program, responsible for administering the corporate audit program, managing quality system KPIs and reporting infrastructure, operating the Operational Maturity Index (OMI), and sustaining the day-to-day mechanics of the OneRLG Quality Operating Model. Where the Senior Manager governs and sets direction, the Quality Systems & Audit Lead keeps the system running: scheduling audits, tracking findings, managing dashboards, coordinating CAPA workflows, and ensuring the enterprise quality function delivers on its commitments consistently and on time. This role is an excellent fit for a quality professional who is operationally disciplined, analytically capable, and energized by building systems that others rely on.
Responsibilities:
Audit Program Administration Own the corporate internal audit schedule across all sites, certification types, and audit categories; maintain the master audit calendar and resolve scheduling conflicts proactively
Coordinate audit logistics including site communication, pre-audit documentation requests, finding record management, and post-audit report distribution
Maintain the enterprise audit findings register; track open findings, due dates, closure status, and escalation triggers across all sites
Support the Senior Manager, Quality Systems and Regional Quality Managers in audit execution; conduct independent audits as capability and scope develop
Ensure audit program records are complete, accurate, and audit-ready for third-party review at all times OMI Administration Administer the Operational Maturity Index framework, including data collection, scoring, classification updates, and record maintenance
Coordinate periodic OMI assessment cycles in collaboration with the Senior Manager; compile assessment inputs and produce classification outputs
Maintain OMI history and trend data to support enterprise maturity analysis and resource allocation decisions
Communicate OMI classification changes and supporting rationale to relevant regional and site stakeholders KPI Management & Quality Reporting Own the enterprise quality KPI data infrastructure, including data collection cadence, source definitions, calculation methods, and reporting formats
Produce the enterprise quality scorecard and dashboard on a regular reporting cadence; ensure data accuracy before each distribution
Aggregate site-level quality performance data (nonconformances, complaints, CAPA aging, audit scores) into enterprise reporting summaries
Identify reporting gaps, inconsistent data inputs, or emerging performance trends and surface them to the Senior Manager proactively CAPA Workflow Coordination Administer the enterprise CAPA tracking system; ensure all open corrective actions have assigned owners, due dates, and current status
Monitor CAPA aging and escalation triggers across the site network; flag overdue or stalled actions to Regional Quality Managers and the Senior Manager
Coordinate CAPA effectiveness verification workflows in accordance with enterprise governance standards
Maintain CAPA records in a state of audit readiness, including supporting evidence and closure documentation Program Sustainment Maintain RLGOES and other enterprise quality platforms, including site records, certification status, and document version control
Support the Enterprise Learning System by tracking issue submissions, knowledge article publishing, and cross-site communication workflows
Coordinate enterprise quality calendar activities including management review scheduling, certification renewal tracking, and audit program milestones
Provide analytical and project support to the Senior Manager for executive reporting, presentations, and special initiatives
The Ideal Candidate Will:
Be highly organized with a track record of managing complex, multi-variable tracking systems without losing detail or missing deadlines.
Approach data with rigor, building clean, consistent reporting that stakeholders can trust without having to verify the inputs themselves.
Bring a continuous improvement mindset to program administration, identifying inefficiencies and building better processes over time.
Communicate findings clearly and concisely to both operational and executive audiences.
Be comfortable working independently in a distributed organization while staying closely aligned with the Senior Manager priorities.
Qualifications:
Required 4+ years of experience in quality systems, quality assurance, or operations in a manufacturing environment
Demonstrated experience managing audit programs, CAPA systems, or quality management platforms in a structured setting
Strong data management and reporting skills; ability to build, maintain, and present quality KPI dashboards and scorecards
High organizational discipline; proven ability to manage multiple concurrent workflows and deadlines without losing detail
Working knowledge of
ISO 9001
2015 or equivalent quality management standard; internal auditor experience preferred Preferred Experience administering quality management systems across multiple manufacturing sites
Familiarity with food safety certification programs (SQF, AIB, IFS PACsecure) and associated audit documentation requirements
Experience conducting or supporting internal audits; lead auditor certification is a plus
Proficiency with data visualization or reporting tools such as Excel, Power BI, or Tableau
Background in label, packaging, or converting manufacturing
Work Environment:
This role is primarily remote with regular travel (50%) to RLG manufacturing facilities to support audit execution, site assessments, and program activities across the network. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.