Director of Quality | Fragrances

The Director of Quality oversees all aspects of quality systems, QC/QA operations, and continuous improvement at a fast‑growing fragrance manufacturer, ensuring robust compliance with regulatory (e.g. ISO, IFRA), safety, and customer standards; collaborating with R&D, supply chain, and manufacturing, they uphold product integrity through audits, supplier controls, and a performance-driven quality culture.

Client Details

Driven by science, creativity and a deep dedication to sustainability, this thriving fragrance house is redefining what it means to enchant the senses. The company works closely with top-tier global brands in personal care, home care and fine fragrance to deliver captivating scent narratives-thoughtfully composed, responsibly sourced, and unmistakably elegant.

Anchored in a state‑of‑the‑art R&D innovation centre and fueled by a culture of relentless curiosity and imaginative collaboration, the organisation fosters an environment where ideas can take bold shape and careers can flourish. Fragrance here is more than just a product-it's a purposeful, sensory story designed to elevate everyday life with moments of inspiration, delight and emotional resonance.

Description

The Director of Quality leads all aspects of the company's Quality Assurance and Quality Control functions, ensuring our products meet or exceed regulatory, customer, and internal standards. This leadership role will champion a culture of quality and continuous improvement across the organization, from R&D through manufacturing, supply chain, and customer service.

• Develop, implement, and oversee the company's Quality Management System (QMS).
• Ensure compliance with global regulatory and industry standards (e.g., IFRA, ISO, GFSI, FDA, FSMA, etc.).
• Lead and manage quality teams across multiple departments and facilities.
• Direct quality audits, both internal and external; coordinate third-party and customer audits.
• Establish and track key quality metrics (KPIs) and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work closely with R&D, production, procurement, and commercial teams to support product development, scale-up, and commercialization.
• Oversee raw material and supplier qualification programs.
• Lead investigation and resolution of non-conformances, customer complaints, and deviations.
• Maintain product traceability and documentation systems to ensure readiness for regulatory review.
• Champion a quality-first mindset across the company.

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Food Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field (Master's preferred).
• 10+ years of quality leadership experience in the fragrance, flavor, food, cosmetic, or chemical industries.
• Deep understanding of regulatory frameworks (e.g., IFRA, REACH, HACCP, FSMA, GMP, etc.).
• Proven experience building and scaling QMS programs.
• Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to manage complex problems and data-driven decision making.
• Experience with ERP, LIMS, and quality tracking systems preferred.

Job Offer

• Compensation up to $150,000
• 5% 401K match
• BCBS for insruance (health, dental, vision)
• 3 weeks PTO
• More!

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