Voyant Beauty

Manager, Quality Compliance

Voyant Beauty$80K — $110K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field; Master's preferred
  • 7-9 years in progressive QA roles in regulated manufacturing (OTC, pharma, cosmetics, personal care) with at least 3 years in leadership
  • Extensive knowledge of FDA regulations, GMP, ISO standards, and electronic QMS platforms
  • Demonstrated success in leading audits, managing CAPA, and driving compliance initiatives
  • Strong communication, analytical, leadership, and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor the QA team, aligning quality objectives with regulatory requirements
  • Manage quality investigations, change control, and plant procedures
  • Oversee internal audit programs and coordinate external audits, ensuring inspection readiness
  • Maintain compliance with FDA, GMP, ISO, and monitor/report KPIs to leadership
  • Champion continuous improvement methodologies like Lean and Six Sigma
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve product integrity issues
  • Represent the facility in corporate and external quality forums

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional growth and development
  • Participation in strategic projects that influence company direction
  • Chance to lead a high-performing team in a regulated environment
  • Involvement in quality forums with corporate and customer representatives
  • Travel opportunities for audits, training, and meetings
Full Job Description
A Brief Overview
The Quality Assurance & Compliance Manager will oversee all aspects of quality operations at a high-volume manufacturing facility. This role ensures compliance with regulatory standards, internal specifications, and customer expectations by managing quality systems, compliance programs, and continuous improvement initiatives. The position requires leadership, strategic alignment with business objectives, and the ability to foster a high-performance culture within a regulated manufacturing environment.

What you will do
  • Lead, mentor, and develop the QA team; align quality objectives with business goals and regulatory requirements; serve as a key member of site leadership influencing cross-functional decision-making.
  • Manage investigations (NCPs, deviations, CAPA), change control, plant procedures (Level I-III), and annual product reviews. Ensure effective governance of quality systems.
  • Lead internal audit program, act as site contact for external audits (customer/regulatory), ensure audits (Internal & external)/regulatory inspection readiness, prepare responses, and drive sustainable CAPA implementation.
  • Maintain compliance with FDA, GMP, ISO, and other standards; monitor/report KPIs (CAPA effectiveness, audit scores, complaints, training); present updates to leadership and stakeholders.
  • Oversee calibration, quality training (onboarding, cGMP, role-specific modules), and complaint handling investigations with trend analysis.
  • Champion Lean, Six Sigma, and other quality methodologies; identify systemic issues and implement preventive/corrective actions to enhance efficiency.
  • Support corporate initiatives related to quality and compliance.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve product integrity issues.
  • Participate in strategic projects, including systems upgrades and policy harmonization.
  • Represent the facility in corporate, customer facing or external quality forums.
  • Travel (up to 10-15%) for audits, training, and corporate meetings.
  • Some duties may vary slightly by location.


Education Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field; Master's (Preferred)


Experience Qualifications
  • 7-9 years years of progressive QA experience in regulated manufacturing (OTC, pharma, cosmetics, personal care) with 3+ years in leadership. (Preferred)
  • 7-9 years FDA regulations, GMP, ISO standards, electronic QMS platforms. (Preferred)
  • 7-9 years proven success leading audits, managing CAPA, and driving compliance initiatives. (Preferred)
  • 7-9 years communication, analytical, leadership, and problem-solving abilities. (Preferred)


Skills and Abilities
  • Deep understanding of FDA, GMP, ISO, and related compliance frameworks. (High proficiency)
  • Ability to oversee CAPA, deviations, audits, training, calibration, and complaint handling. (High proficiency)
  • Ability to mentor, coach, and foster high-performance culture. (High proficiency)
  • Skilled in preparing for, leading, and responding to external/internal audits. (High proficiency)
  • Apply CI methodologies to reduce risk and enhance efficiency. (High proficiency)
  • Root cause analysis, trend analysis, and data-driven decision-making. (High proficiency)
  • Clear, persuasive communication across functions and with stakeholders. (High proficiency)
  • Ability to prioritize, manage timelines, and deliver cross-functional quality initiatives. (High proficiency)


Licenses and Certifications
  • Auditor certification (ASQ CQA, ISO Lead Auditor) (Preferred)


To Staffing and Recruiting Agencies: Our company does not accept unsolicited curriculum vitae's or applications from agencies. We are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited curriculum vitae's or applications and explicitly reserve its right to contact candidates presented in such unsolicited curriculum vitae's or application.

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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