Quality Manager

Job#: 3035332

Job Description:

Quality Manager

Location:

Dallas, Texas (Onsite)

Employment Type:

Permanent

Role Overview

A growing cosmetics company is seeking a hands-on, operational Quality Manager to provide site-level ownership for all Quality Assurance and Quality Control operations. This role is responsible for leading a team of Quality Inspectors and Technicians, driving compliance with regulatory standards, and executing quality programs. The ideal candidate will be a visible leader on the production floor, comfortable flexing their schedule to support multiple shifts and ensuring products consistently meet safety, efficacy, and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

* Provide site-level ownership of quality systems execution, compliance, and inspection readiness.

* Manage, train, and mentor a team of approximately 12-13 direct reports, including Quality Inspectors and Technicians.

* Ensure all production and testing processes align with cGMP, MoCRA, and ISO 22716 standards.

* Oversee the inspection and release of incoming raw materials, in-process goods, and final finished products.

* Lead investigations into deviations and out-of-specifications (OOS) results, driving Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).

* Drive accountability and continuous improvement for plant-level quality KPIs.

* Collaborate with supply chain to audit and evaluate raw material vendors.

* Maintain a strong presence on the production floor, adjusting schedules as needed to support both first and second shifts.

* Manage programs for environmental monitoring, pest control, and equipment calibration.

Required Qualifications

Education:

A Bachelor's degree in a technical or scientific discipline such as Chemistry, Biology, or Engineering is preferred.

Experience:

Five or more years of progressive quality leadership experience in a regulated manufacturing environment, such as cosmetics, personal care, or topical OTC products. Experience must include hands-on leadership on a plant floor and direct management of quality inspectors or technicians. A strong background in Quality Management Systems (QMS) is required.

Technical

Skills:

Proficiency in cGMP, MoCRA, and ISO 22716 standards. Demonstrated ability in root cause analysis, CAPA implementation, and audit support.

Preferred Qualifications

* Experience with in a contract manufacturing environment.

* Background with formulations and product ingredients.

* Experience in mid-size manufacturing environments.

Compensation & Benefits

The compensation for this position is between $95,000 and $100,000 annually, with a potential 20% bonus. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, which includes medical insurance, a 401K match, and profit sharing.

Work Environment

This position requires full-time, on-site presence at the manufacturing facility. The role must support both 1st shift (7:00 AM - 3:30 PM) and 2nd shift (3:30 PM - midnight), with a standard schedule expected to be approximately 6:30 AM - 4:30 PM, flexing as needed based on production demands.

This employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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