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Description

Position Summary

The Quality Assurance (QA) Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing all quality assurance functions outside of the Quality Control laboratory at a high‑volume contract manufacturing facility producing cosmetics, personal care, and over‑the‑counter (OTC) products. This role ensures compliance with applicable Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), regulatory standards, customer requirements, and internal quality systems. The QA Manager drives continuous improvement, develops team capabilities, and fosters a strong quality‑first culture across operations.

The QA Manager will directly oversee quality line inspectors, document control, and the broader quality assurance team. This position requires a hands‑on, proactive leader with the ability to elevate quality standards, streamline processes, and ensure adherence to industry regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Leadership & Oversight

Lead, mentor, and manage a multidisciplinary QA team including line inspectors, document control, and QA specialists.

Serve as the owner of all QA processes outside of the Quality Control lab, ensuring consistent execution and compliance.

Champion a strong, positive quality culture across production, packaging, warehousing, and supporting departments.

Compliance & Regulatory Management

Maintain and enforce compliance with GMP requirements for cosmetics, personal care, and OTC manufacturing.

Ensure quality systems meet and exceed ISO 22716 and/or ANSI/NSF 455‑4 requirements.

Support alignment with 21 CFR Parts 210 and 211 where applicable.

Oversee internal audits, customer audits, and regulatory inspections; lead corrective/preventive action (CAPA) programs.

Quality Systems & Documentation

Manage document control processes, including SOPs, batch records, forms, and controlled documentation.

Ensure timely review and approval of quality documents, deviations, change controls, and nonconformance reports.

Oversee batch record review and product release processes to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Production Quality Oversight

Ensure quality line inspections are carried out effectively and in accordance with specifications, standards, and customer requirements.

Partner closely with Operations to identify quality risks, troubleshoot issues, and implement proactive solutions.

Continuous Improvement & KPI Management

Develop and manage key quality performance indicators (KPIs), driving improvement in efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.

Implement continuous improvement initiatives using root‑cause analysis, data‑driven decision‑making, and industry best practices.

Lead cross‑functional quality initiatives to reduce defects, improve Right‑First‑Time (RFT), and strengthen process reliability.

Skills

gmp, quality management, cosmetics, Quality assurance, iso 22716, ansi 455-4, nsf 455-4, ansi/nsf 455-4, continuous improvement, Kpi improvement, manage kpi, leadership, training and development, qa line supervision, audit, regulatory compliance

Top Skills Details

gmp,quality management,cosmetics

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Qualifications & Experience

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in a science, engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

5+ years of Quality Assurance experience in a GMP‑regulated manufacturing environment.

Experience in at least one of the following industries: cosmetics, skincare, hair care, personal care, OTC, pharmaceuticals, food, or nutraceuticals.

Prior leadership experience managing quality teams.

Strong knowledge of GMPs, quality systems, documentation control, and manufacturing processes.

Proven ability to manage audits, CAPA, nonconformances, and change control.

Preferred:

Experience in cosmetic or personal care contract manufacturing.

Experience with ISO 22716 and/or ANSI/NSF 455‑4.

Familiarity with 21 CFR Parts 210/211.

Experience optimizing quality KPIs and implementing continuous improvement programs (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).

Key Competencies

Strong leadership and team development skills.

Excellent communication and cross‑functional collaboration.

High attention to detail and strong problem‑solving abilities.

Ability to drive accountability and foster a culture of quality.

Data‑driven decision‑making and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Experience Level

Expert Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Moorpark, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $110000.00/yr.

401k, Medical dental, vision, PTO, Paid Holidays, End of year shut down

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Moorpark,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 31, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.