Director of Quality
Verrus, California, MO, United States
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Base pay range $150,000.00/yr - $175,000.00/yr
Location California (on-site with limited hybrid flexibility)
Compensation $150,000–$175,000 base + benefits (DOE)
Job Overview Global Recruitment Consultant at Verrus | Health & Wellness | Dedicated to sourcing exemplary Executive talent
PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU HAVE EXPERIENCE IN QUALITY LEADERSHIP IN FOOD, BEVERAGES OR SUPPLEMENTS
I am partnering with a fast-growing ingredient solutions company supporting leading supplement, beverage, and food brands to hire a hands‑on Quality leader to own both QA and QC. You’ll inherit a solid foundation, then build, refine, and scale SOPs, vendor qualification, and material controls while leading a team of 8‑10 reports.
Responsibilities
Own
QA + QC
strategy and execution across incoming materials, in-process, and release.
Author, refine, and enforce SOPs; drive CAPA, deviations, change control, and audit readiness.
Build and mature
supplier qualification
and
material quality
programs (risk‑based).
Partner with external labs on
assay/ID/heavy metals
and method alignment.
Coach and develop a
dual‑location team ; introduce metrics, cadence, and accountability.
Collaborate cross‑functionally (Ops, Supply Chain, R&D, Commercial) to enable safe, fast‑scale growth.
Why this role?
Scope & impact:
Own the full QA/QC charter and build the next stage of the quality system.
Growth:
Direct exposure to the
COO
and senior leadership; with Director‑level influence.
Pace:
High‑innovation environment with diverse categories (supplements, beverage, food).
6–10 years
in
supplements / beverage / food
quality with
GMP
foundations;
NSF/Organic
exposure.
Proven
people leadership
(or a step‑up story with clear leadership signals) and
startup/growth mindset .
Demonstrated
SOP authorship
(not just adherence) and ownership of
supplier/material controls .
Comfortable working
onsite in Irvine
most of the week; excellent cross‑timezone communication (US/China).
Hands‑on with
lab testing
workflows and external lab partnerships (assay, ID, heavy metals).
Preferential
Contract manufacturing (CMO) background; multi‑site coordination.
Audit wins (FDA/NSF/Organic) and measurable quality system improvements.
Track record implementing QMS tools, dashboards, or data‑driven KPIs.
How to apply (confidentially)
DM me on LinkedIn with your resume, and/or
Email: lmcintyre@verrusgroup.com (subject: Quality Leader – California)
Make sure to include: current base/bonus, right to work in the US, location, and a brief note on
SOPs you’ve authored
and
team size
you’ve led, along with any significant wins/highlights in recent and previous roles.
Note:
We cannot consider pure
cosmetics/personal care
backgrounds for this hire.
Seniority level Director
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Quality Assurance, Management, and Project Management
Industries: Food and Beverage Manufacturing, Wellness and Fitness Services, and Retail Health and Personal Care Products
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Base pay range $150,000.00/yr - $175,000.00/yr
Location California (on-site with limited hybrid flexibility)
Compensation $150,000–$175,000 base + benefits (DOE)
Job Overview Global Recruitment Consultant at Verrus | Health & Wellness | Dedicated to sourcing exemplary Executive talent
PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU HAVE EXPERIENCE IN QUALITY LEADERSHIP IN FOOD, BEVERAGES OR SUPPLEMENTS
I am partnering with a fast-growing ingredient solutions company supporting leading supplement, beverage, and food brands to hire a hands‑on Quality leader to own both QA and QC. You’ll inherit a solid foundation, then build, refine, and scale SOPs, vendor qualification, and material controls while leading a team of 8‑10 reports.
Responsibilities
Own
QA + QC
strategy and execution across incoming materials, in-process, and release.
Author, refine, and enforce SOPs; drive CAPA, deviations, change control, and audit readiness.
Build and mature
supplier qualification
and
material quality
programs (risk‑based).
Partner with external labs on
assay/ID/heavy metals
and method alignment.
Coach and develop a
dual‑location team ; introduce metrics, cadence, and accountability.
Collaborate cross‑functionally (Ops, Supply Chain, R&D, Commercial) to enable safe, fast‑scale growth.
Why this role?
Scope & impact:
Own the full QA/QC charter and build the next stage of the quality system.
Growth:
Direct exposure to the
COO
and senior leadership; with Director‑level influence.
Pace:
High‑innovation environment with diverse categories (supplements, beverage, food).
6–10 years
in
supplements / beverage / food
quality with
GMP
foundations;
NSF/Organic
exposure.
Proven
people leadership
(or a step‑up story with clear leadership signals) and
startup/growth mindset .
Demonstrated
SOP authorship
(not just adherence) and ownership of
supplier/material controls .
Comfortable working
onsite in Irvine
most of the week; excellent cross‑timezone communication (US/China).
Hands‑on with
lab testing
workflows and external lab partnerships (assay, ID, heavy metals).
Preferential
Contract manufacturing (CMO) background; multi‑site coordination.
Audit wins (FDA/NSF/Organic) and measurable quality system improvements.
Track record implementing QMS tools, dashboards, or data‑driven KPIs.
How to apply (confidentially)
DM me on LinkedIn with your resume, and/or
Email: lmcintyre@verrusgroup.com (subject: Quality Leader – California)
Make sure to include: current base/bonus, right to work in the US, location, and a brief note on
SOPs you’ve authored
and
team size
you’ve led, along with any significant wins/highlights in recent and previous roles.
Note:
We cannot consider pure
cosmetics/personal care
backgrounds for this hire.
Seniority level Director
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Quality Assurance, Management, and Project Management
Industries: Food and Beverage Manufacturing, Wellness and Fitness Services, and Retail Health and Personal Care Products
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Verrus by 2x.
Get notified about new Director of Quality jobs in California, United States.
#J-18808-Ljbffr