Voyant Beauty

Manager, Plant Quality

Voyant Beauty$80K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Microbiology, Chemical Engineering, or similar (preferred).
  • Advanced degree (preferred).
  • 4-6 years in FDA-regulated OTC, pharmaceutical, or personal care environments (preferred).
  • 4-6 years managing FDA inspections and remediation efforts (preferred).
  • 4-6 years background in aerosol manufacturing (preferred).
  • 4-6 years background in topical formulations (preferred).
  • High proficiency in cGMPs, 21 CFR 210/211, ICH, USP.

Responsibilities

  • Lead QA, QC Labs, Document Control, Validation, and Complaint Management operations.
  • Oversee implementation and improvement of site QMS in line with FDA and corporate standards.
  • Serve as quality site lead for FDA and customer inspections; ensure inspection readiness.
  • Address compliance issues and manage CAPAs effectively.
  • Promote accountability, data integrity, and a right-first-time mindset.
  • Collaborate with Ops, Eng, R&D on investigations, change management, validations, and continuous improvement.
  • Supervise review of batch records, product release, deviations, and investigations.

Benefits

  • Possibility of career growth and development within the organization.
  • Opportunity to contribute to corporate quality strategy alignment.
  • Engagement with a cross-functional team environment.
  • Experience in a high-volume, dynamic manufacturing facility.
Full Job Description
A Brief Overview
The Plant Quality Manager provides strategic and operational leadership for all quality functions at a high-volume OTC manufacturing facility. This role ensures GMP compliance, drives a quality culture, and leads quality system improvements to enhance overall site performance. As a critical leader, the Plant Quality Manager will strengthen the Quality organization, foster quality culture transformation, and optimize operational excellence across the facility. The ideal candidate is a hands-on, technically proficient leader with cGMP knowledge (21 CFR 210/211) and the ability to align cross-functional teams to elevate the site's quality systems and compliance.

What you will do
  • Lead QA, QC Labs, Document Control, Validation, and Complaint Management operations.
  • Oversee implementation and improvement of site QMS in line with FDA and corporate standards.
  • Serve as quality site lead for FDA and customer inspections. Ensures inspection readiness at all times.
  • Address compliance issues and manage CAPAs effectively.
  • Promote accountability, data integrity, and a right-first-time mindset.
  • Collaborate with Ops, Eng, R&D, etc., on investigations, change management, validations, and continuous improvement.
  • Supervise review of batch records, product release, deviations, and investigations.
  • Work with customers, and other stakeholders to meet compliance expectations.
  • Analyze metrics to drive performance and quality improvement.
  • Coach and develop a High Performing Team. Ensure effective resourcing of quality teams.
  • Represent site quality leadership in executive meetings.
  • Contribute to corporate quality strategy alignment.
  • Participate in strategic planning and facility expansion discussions.
  • Some duties may vary slightly by location.


Education Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Microbiology, Chemical Engineering, or similar. (Preferred)
  • advanced degree (Preferred)


Experience Qualifications
  • 4-6 years in FDA-regulated OTC, pharmaceutical, or personal care environments. (Preferred)
  • 4-6 years managing FDA inspections and remediation efforts. (Preferred)
  • 4-6 years background in aerosol manufacturing. (Preferred)
  • 4-6 years background in topical formulations. (Preferred)


Skills and Abilities
  • Expertise in cGMPs, 21 CFR 210/211, ICH, USP (High proficiency)
  • Leading FDA/customer audits and inspection readiness (High proficiency)
  • Remediation planning and effectiveness verification (High proficiency)
  • Working with Ops, Eng, and R&D on QMS topics (High proficiency)
  • Team coaching, mentoring, and resourcing (High proficiency)
  • Effective internal/external stakeholder communication (High proficiency)
  • ERP (e.g., SAP), LIMS (e.g., MasterControl), TrackWise (High proficiency)
  • Driving transformation in quality mindset and execution (High proficiency)


Licenses and Certifications
  • ASQ Certification (Preferred)
  • Lean Six Sigma or OpEx training (Preferred)

About Voyant Beauty

Voyant Beauty is a leading manufacturer and supplier of beauty and personal care products. The company was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Ontario, California. Voyant Beauty offers a wide range of products, including hair care, skin care, and bath and body products, and serves a diverse range of customers, including major retailers, specialty stores, and direct-to-consumer brands. The company is committed to sustainability and social responsibility, and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact and support its local communities. Voyant Beauty has manufacturing facilities in California, Texas, and New Jersey, and also operates a research and development center in Illinois.
Learn more about Voyant Beauty
Size
4,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$20 million
Founded
1990
5 Year Trend
+20%
Revenue
$500 million

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