Quality Manager - Cosmetics Manufacturing - Orlando, FL

The Quality Manager oversees and drives all Quality and Regulatory functions across topical, ingestible, and OTC product categories, ensuring full compliance with cGMP and all applicable State and Federal regulations. This role leads audits, guides regulatory strategy, and builds a strong culture of quality throughout the organization.

Client Details

The company operates in a regulated manufacturing environment producing a wide range of personal care and ingestible products. It supports multiple product certifications and maintains strict quality and regulatory standards across diverse production areas.

Description

In this role you will report to the Director of Engineering and be responsible for:

• Providing leadership and oversight for all Quality functions, including QA, QC, QC Lab, Regulatory Affairs, and Training & Compliance.
• Ensuring Quality best practices for topical, ingestible, and OTC products while emphasizing continuous improvement and risk mitigation.
• Leading and hosting all regulatory, accreditation, and customer inspections and audits.
• Ensuring company-wide compliance with State and Federal regulations related to dietary supplements, cosmetics, and OTC products.
• Obtaining, maintaining, and ensuring adherence to external certifications such as NSF, Organic, NEST, Kosher, Halal, and others.
• Driving Quality culture improvements through training, system enhancements, and leadership engagement.
• Providing regulatory guidance, including label review, claims evaluation, and interpretation of regulatory requirements.
• Enforcing strict compliance with internal SOPs and cGMP across all production and operational areas.

Profile

The successful candidate will have

• A bachelor's degree in an Engineering or related field
• Bringing at least 5 years of progressive Quality leadership experience within ingestible, topical/cosmetic, or OTC product manufacturing.
• Demonstrating strong understanding of cGMP, Quality Systems, FDA regulations, and standards relevant to the product categories.
• Applying strong decision‑making, analytical, and project management capabilities.
• Leading teams effectively with proven problem‑solving and conflict‑resolution skills.
• Meeting departmental cGMP and SOP requirements.
• Holding additional certifications such as HACCP, PCQI, or Regulatory Affairs (preferred).

Job Offer

The candidate will receive:

• Competitive salary and potential for salary growth
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and vacation/sick leave
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
• A positive work environment that values collaboration and innovation
• Work-life balance and flexible scheduling options
• Access to cutting-edge technologies and resources
• Engaging and challenging projects that foster skill development
• Supportive and inclusive company culture
• Networking opportunities within the industry
• Potential for performance-based bonuses or incentives.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.