Job Description

Quality Assurance Manager

The responsibilities of the Quality Assurance Manager are:

1. Quality Control Leadership:

   • Lead and supervise a team of quality control technicians, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure consistent and accurate quality assessments.
   • Establish and enforce quality control procedures, standards, and guidelines.
   • Monitor and evaluate the performance of quality control staff, providing regular feedback and coaching.

2. Quality Assurance:

   • Conduct inspections and audits of cosmetic manufacturing processes and products to ensure compliance with quality standards and regulations.
   • Implement and maintain a comprehensive quality assurance program, including documentation and reporting.
   • Investigate and resolve quality issues, non-conformances, and customer complaints in a timely and effective manner.

3. Documentation and Record Keeping:

   • Maintain detailed records of quality control activities, inspections, and test results.
   • Prepare reports on quality performance and communicate findings to management.
   • Ensure all documentation complies with regulatory requirements.

4. Regulatory Compliance:

   • Stay up-to-date with cosmetic industry regulations and standards, including FDA guidelines and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
   • Ensure that all manufacturing processes and products adhere to relevant quality and safety regulations.

5. Continuous Improvement:

   • Identify areas for process improvement and efficiency enhancements in the quality control department.
   • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement improvements and best practices.

6. Training and Development:

   • Provide training and guidance to production and quality control staff on quality standards and best practices.
   • Conduct regular training sessions to enhance the skills and knowledge of the quality control team.

7. Collaboration:

   • Work closely with production managers, R&D teams, and other departments to address quality-related issues and drive continuous improvement.
   • Participate in cross-functional meetings and discussions to ensure alignment with company quality objectives.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

A successful QA Manager candidate must have:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Chemistry, Biology, Quality Management) preferred.
• Proven experience in quality control or quality assurance roles within the cosmetic manufacturing industry.
• Knowledge of cosmetic manufacturing regulations, including FDA guidelines and GMP.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in using quality control tools and software. Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Prior experience with cosmetic product testing and validation is a plus.

The QA Manager - Cosmetic Manufacturer - Santa Cruz, California based candidate will be offered:

• Great benefits
• An opportunity to grow within the fast moving company
• An opportunity to learn within a big Consumer Goods business (CPG)
• The candidate will be able to learn other skill sets from others around them and have opportunity to see different sides of the business
• Salary: 90,000 - 120,000
• 401k match
• Health, Dental, and Life insurance
• Onsite M-F in Simi Valley California

Job summary:

Sector Engineering & Manufacturing Sub Sector Quality, Technical Industry FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) Location Simi Valley Contract Type Permanent

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Contract work, Local area

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