QA Manager

Lief Labs

$100K — $130K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a science field required; chemistry or microbiology preferred.
  • 7+ years of Quality Assurance or Quality Control experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
  • 5+ years of leadership experience with a focus on team accountability and development.
  • Strong knowledge of dietary supplement manufacturing and applicable regulatory requirements.
  • Familiarity with FDA, NSF, USP, GMP, HACCP, ISO standards, and third-party certifications.
  • Proven skills in problem-solving, quality improvement, and risk-based decision-making.
  • Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

  • Own and enhance the Quality Management System focusing on investigations, complaints, and risk assessments.
  • Serve as a quality partner to Operations, ensuring compliance with various regulations and standards.
  • Oversee the development and execution of manufacturing and batch records to keep production flow efficient.
  • Lead internal and external audits, translating findings into actionable improvements.
  • Analyze quality metrics to preemptively manage risks and inform decisions.
  • Manage recall processes, ensuring compliance with notification and withdrawal protocols.
  • Champion documentation and manufacturing best practices through training and collaboration.

Benefits

  • Visible leadership role with direct impact on product integrity and operational excellence.
  • Opportunity to develop talent and strengthen quality systems.
  • Influence cross-departmental processes emphasizing compliance and continuous improvement.
  • Work in a controlled GMP environment with strict adherence to quality standards.
  • Collaborative culture focused on accountability and team success.
Full Job Description
No Visa Sponsorship | No Relocation

Quality Assurance Manager

Location: Valencia, CA | Department: Quality | Reports To: Director of Compliance | FLSA Status: Exempt

About the Role

Are you a quality leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys building systems that make teams stronger? We are looking for a hands-on Quality Assurance Manager to lead quality systems, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement for a dietary supplement manufacturing operation. In this high-impact role, you will partner closely with Operations, Production, Compliance, and QA teams to strengthen processes, solve problems, support audit readiness, and help ensure every product meets rigorous standards for safety, quality, and compliance.

What You'll Do
  • Own and continuously improve the Quality Management System, including investigations, deviations, CAPAs, training, complaints, out-of-specification results, risk assessments, and change controls.
  • Serve as a trusted quality partner to Operations and Production while driving compliance with FDA regulations, GMP, HACCP, sanitation, ISO standards, and applicable third-party certification requirements.
  • Keep production moving by overseeing the timely creation, approval, and execution of master manufacturing and production batch records.
  • Lead regulatory, client, and internal audits, translating findings into practical actions that strengthen compliance and performance.
  • Use quality metrics, trends, and performance data to identify risks, improve processes, and support proactive management decisions.
  • Lead recall readiness and execution, including initiation, customer and regulatory notification, and product withdrawal when needed.
  • Champion Good Documentation Practices and Good Manufacturing Practices through training, coaching, and partnership with supervisors and leads.
  • Build, mentor, and develop a capable QA Operations team through hiring, coaching, performance management, and ongoing staff development.

What You'll Bring
  • Bachelor's degree in a science field required; chemistry or microbiology preferred.
  • 7+ years of Quality Assurance or Quality Control experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
  • 5+ years of leadership experience with a demonstrated ability to coach, develop, and drive accountability within a team.
  • Strong knowledge of dietary supplement manufacturing and applicable regulatory requirements.
  • Working knowledge of FDA, NSF, USP, GMP, HACCP, ISO standards, and third-party certification bodies.
  • Practical problem-solver with experience using quality improvement, root cause analysis, and risk-based decision-making tools.
  • Clear, confident communicator with strong English verbal and written communication skills.
  • Collaborative, adaptable leader who can influence across functions and thrive in a dynamic, hands-on manufacturing environment.

Why Join Us

This is a chance to step into a visible quality leadership role where your work directly supports product integrity, operational excellence, and team success. You will have the opportunity to strengthen quality systems, influence cross-functional processes, develop talent, and help shape a culture where compliance, accountability, and continuous improvement are part of everyday work.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $130,000 USD. Starting pay depends on job-related factors including market demands, experience, training, skills, and education.

Work Environment

This role is performed in a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) manufacturing environment with controlled facilities, documented processes, and strict quality and regulatory standards. Employees are expected to follow GMP procedures, maintain a clean and organized workspace, and support quality assurance practices. Some travel may be required, including local supplier, customer, warehouse, or business-related travel and occasional out-of-area travel as business needs require.

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