Certified Group

Certified Group

Quality Assurance Director

Burbank, CA · Director

Sponsorship not specified$150k-$180kDetected 25 days ago
AuditingProcess ImprovementPerformance ManagementGMPFDA RegulatoryResearchLeadershipCommunicationMentoringInternal AuditFood SafetyFood ScienceLean ManufacturingGxP

About the role

  • The Corporate Quality Director is responsible for the leadership, oversight, and continuous improvement of the Quality Assurance function and Quality Management System (QMS) across Certified Group's Personal Care & Cosmetics division.
  • This role ensures the effective application, validation, and oversight of approved test methods and analytical techniques used in product testing and evaluation.
  • This leader is responsible for driving a strong culture of quality, compliance, and continuous improvement aligned with Certified Group's purpose and values:

Responsibilities

  • Lead and maintain regulatory, GMP, and accreditation compliance across assigned business units, including oversight of all registrations, certifications, and regulatory obligations.
  • Develop, implement, and manage Quality KPIs and metrics; analyze trends and drive corrective and preventive action plans based on data-driven insights.
  • Own the ongoing administration, governance, and improvement of the QMS, ensuring timely updates in response to regulatory changes, industry expectations, and internal business needs.
  • Lead Management Review processes and ensure effective communication of Quality system performance to senior leadership.
  • Ensure audit readiness across all facilities and drive timely, effective closure of audit findings, including major and critical nonconformances.
  • Identify, lead, and execute initiatives to reduce errors, improve compliance, and enhance overall quality performance across the network.

Requirements

  • Master's degree in Microbiology, Chemistry, Food Science, or related scientific discipline required.
  • At least 2 years of experience in a commercial testing laboratory or equivalent regulated environment.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills required.

Nice to have

  • Experience with Lean Six Sigma or other continuous improvement methodologies preferred.

Compensation

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