Inventory & Quality Operations Lead

Acara Solutions is seeking an Inventory & Quality Operations Lead for a client in Columbus, Ohio.

Type: Direct Hire

Schedule: 100% onsite, Monday-Friday, 1^st Shift

Salary: $60,000-70,000, DOE

This role is a blend of quality management and warehouse operations oversight, with a strong focus on ISO 9001 compliance and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• QMS & Compliance - Maintain ISO 9001 processes, recommend improvements, manage deviations, and support customer audits.
• CAPA & Issue Management - Document deviations, investigate root causes, and implement corrective/preventive actions with cross-functional teams.
• Inventory Quality - Separate regulated/non-regulated products, manage quarantined and nonconforming inventory, and determine dispositions per standards.
• Operations Support - Inspect regulated goods, generate inventory reports, handle customer inquiries, conduct cycle counts, and support operational projects.
• Training - Educate employees on quality standards, procedures, and deviations; assist in implementing controlled documents.
• Documentation & Reporting - Maintain accurate quality records and prepare reports/metrics for management.
• Continuous Improvement - Identify and implement process enhancements to improve efficiency and compliance.

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• A minimum of 1+ year in quality assurance, or any role in fast-paced operation (food, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, automotive, aerospace, manufacturing, warehousing, etc.).
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 standards, quality management principles & tools, deviations management, and CAPA processes.
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive improvements without formal authority, demonstrating strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills to achieve shared goals.

• Bilingual English & Spanish preferred