Manager, Quality

Overview

Mativ is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The company offers a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that connect, protect, and purify our world.

• Plan, coordinate, and direct Quality Assurance/Quality Control programs and help establish standards designed to ensure continuous production of products.
• Act as the Management Representative with the authority and responsibility for implementing and maintaining the Quality Management System and reporting to top management on QMS performance.
• Review and evaluate input related to the Quality Management System for compliance and trends.
• Directly manage and develop the Quality Team, demonstrating leadership in building talent and fostering a strong quality culture.
• Manage department priorities, budget, costs and resources; establish and maintain policy for documentation of all products.
• Audit production facility to ensure compliance with applicable international standards and regulatory requirements, including ISO 13485, ISO 22716, ISO 14971, and GMP’s – 21 CFR 210/211.
• Monitor and advise on the performance of the site Quality Management System, producing data and measuring quality operations against set standards.
• Review products, processes and systems on an ongoing basis to determine where improvements can be made; work with Quality, Supply Chain and Operations to establish procedures, standards, and systems.
• Work with Supply Chain and external suppliers to establish quality requirements for materials and components; collaborate with Operations and Engineering to establish procedures, specifications, standards, and systems.
• Drive transformational change and continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen quality processes and compliance, particularly in areas requiring turnaround.
• Manage the selection and development of people, resources, and budgets necessary to perform the functions of the department; train workforce as required in various quality methods, standards and procedures.
• Ensure Quality Management System effectiveness and conformance to industry standards and applicable international and regulatory requirements; report to management on the effectiveness of the Quality Management System.

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A/B.S.) in a technical field; chemistry preferred.
• 10 to 12 years of progressive experience in Quality Assurance / Quality Control roles within a healthcare manufacturing environment (e.g., OTC drug, medical device and/or cosmetic), including decision making responsibility for compliance, audits and Quality Management Systems.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience of managing a Quality Team, with demonstrated success in building and fostering a strong quality culture.
• Hands‑on experience with OTC drug manufacturing processes and compliance requirements (non‑negotiable).
• Experience in medical device and/or cosmetic manufacturing (preferred).
• Able to present projects and findings to large groups and interface effectively.
• Strong experience with writing procedures and standards.
• Excellent problem solving, analytical skills and risk & crisis management.
• Excellent communications skills with internal and external customers.
• Knowledge of equipment and process validation principles (IQ, OQ, PQ) and their application in regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience hosting regulatory and customer audits (FDA, ISO) and managing critical quality systems, including water systems, environmental monitoring, stability programs, and product quality reviews (e.g., Annual Product Reviews).
• Self‑motivated, results‑driven professional with a strategic mindset and ability to influence cross‑functional teams.

• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

This position primarily works in an office environment. It requires frequent sitting, standing and walking. Daily use of a computer and other digital devices is required. May stand for extended periods when facilitating meetings or walking in the facilities. Some travel is necessary, so the ability to operate a motor vehicle and maintain a valid driver’s license is required. The physical demands of the…