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Overview
The Quality Director will lead the Quality organization to ensure the consistent delivery of safe, compliant, and high-performing products. This role is a key member of the leadership team and is responsible for maintaining quality systems, regulatory compliance, product testing, data integrity, and continuous improvement across the enterprise.
Base pay range $125,000.00/yr - $145,000.00/yr
Primary Responsibilities
Leadership & Department Oversight
Lead, train, and mentor Quality Control staff to ensure consistent and compliant product testing and release.
Oversee development, validation, and maintenance of QC test methods and product specifications.
Collaborate with R&D and Operations to support scalable manufacturing and New Product Development (NPD).
Participate in operational reviews, planning meetings, and cross-functional quality discussions.
Foster a positive, collaborative, safety-focused work environment.
Quality Systems & Regulatory Compliance
Implement and maintain Quality Systems aligned with
GLP, cGMP, ISO, and MoCRA
standards.
Oversee the Quality Management System (QMS), including:
Document control
Non-conformance investigations
CAPA management
Internal audits
Support regulatory and customer audits, ensuring readiness and compliance.
QMS / ERP & Data Management
Serve as the Quality lead for ERP system configuration and ongoing utilization.
Ensure alignment between Quality, Production, Inventory, and Supply Chain workflows.
Manage electronic quality workflows (batch release, material disposition, NC/CAPA tracking).
Use ERP reporting tools to monitor KPIs, analyze trends, and support management reviews.
Lead initiatives to digitize batch records, QC forms, and traceability documentation.
Strategic & Continuous Improvement
Develop departmental goals, performance metrics, and resource plans.
Drive continuous improvement in product quality, operational efficiency, and compliance.
Promote proactive issue resolution and structured risk management practices.
Bachelor’s degree in
Chemistry, Biochemistry, Food Science , or related technical field
(required) .
7+ years
of experience in Quality Control or Quality Assurance leadership in cosmetics, personal care, pharmaceutical, chemical, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
Hands-on experience with
GLP, cGMP, ISO , and
MoCRA
compliance.
Strong experience with ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar).
Experience implementing or managing electronic quality records and traceability systems.
Experience with QMS software (e.g., UniPoint, MasterControl, ETQ, or similar).
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop and guide teams.
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
Analytical problem-solving skills with sound judgment and decision-making.
Ability to balance speed, product quality, and risk management.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI, etc.).
Positive, approachable, and able to maintain perspective in a fast-paced environment.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Consulting and Project Management
Industries
Construction and Specialty Trade Contractors
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Base pay range $125,000.00/yr - $145,000.00/yr
Primary Responsibilities
Leadership & Department Oversight
Lead, train, and mentor Quality Control staff to ensure consistent and compliant product testing and release.
Oversee development, validation, and maintenance of QC test methods and product specifications.
Collaborate with R&D and Operations to support scalable manufacturing and New Product Development (NPD).
Participate in operational reviews, planning meetings, and cross-functional quality discussions.
Foster a positive, collaborative, safety-focused work environment.
Quality Systems & Regulatory Compliance
Implement and maintain Quality Systems aligned with
GLP, cGMP, ISO, and MoCRA
standards.
Oversee the Quality Management System (QMS), including:
Document control
Non-conformance investigations
CAPA management
Internal audits
Support regulatory and customer audits, ensuring readiness and compliance.
QMS / ERP & Data Management
Serve as the Quality lead for ERP system configuration and ongoing utilization.
Ensure alignment between Quality, Production, Inventory, and Supply Chain workflows.
Manage electronic quality workflows (batch release, material disposition, NC/CAPA tracking).
Use ERP reporting tools to monitor KPIs, analyze trends, and support management reviews.
Lead initiatives to digitize batch records, QC forms, and traceability documentation.
Strategic & Continuous Improvement
Develop departmental goals, performance metrics, and resource plans.
Drive continuous improvement in product quality, operational efficiency, and compliance.
Promote proactive issue resolution and structured risk management practices.
Bachelor’s degree in
Chemistry, Biochemistry, Food Science , or related technical field
(required) .
7+ years
of experience in Quality Control or Quality Assurance leadership in cosmetics, personal care, pharmaceutical, chemical, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
Hands-on experience with
GLP, cGMP, ISO , and
MoCRA
compliance.
Strong experience with ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar).
Experience implementing or managing electronic quality records and traceability systems.
Experience with QMS software (e.g., UniPoint, MasterControl, ETQ, or similar).
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop and guide teams.
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
Analytical problem-solving skills with sound judgment and decision-making.
Ability to balance speed, product quality, and risk management.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI, etc.).
Positive, approachable, and able to maintain perspective in a fast-paced environment.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Consulting and Project Management
Industries
Construction and Specialty Trade Contractors
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