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Director of Quality - Personal Care

Novaris Search, Town of Texas, WI, United States


Quality Director – Personal Care Products Manufacturing – Dallas/Fort Worth Area (Garland, TX; Austin, TX)

Position Overview

The Quality Director will lead the quality division during a pivotal growth phase. This role is ideal for a seasoned leader with expertise in beauty, personal care, or OTC manufacturing, responsible for managing FDA and client‑facing audits.

Key Responsibilities

  • Act as the main liaison for FDA and client audits, steering audit readiness and addressing issues.
  • Lead QA and QC teams, fostering an environment of continuous growth and accountability.
  • Seamlessly integrate quality into new product launches by collaborating with R&D and Operations.
  • Implement and enhance quality systems that comply with cGMP, FDA, and ISO standards.
  • Swiftly address quality concerns, driving validation processes efficiently.
  • Provide production teams with actionable insights from quality assessments.
  • Guide the team through growth, applying a balanced approach to structure and agility.
  • Maintain GMP‑compliant processes for excellent audit preparedness.

Candidate Requirements

  • Experience working for a personal care contract manufacturer.
  • Ability to lead teams effectively, managing and inspiring them through various challenges.
  • Deep understanding of FDA regulations and quality standards, with proven audit management success and experience in managing and resolving compliance issues.
  • Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or engineering field; advanced certifications are a plus.
  • 6+ years in quality management, particularly within contract manufacturing or OTC.
  • Strong leadership skills, adept in communication, problem‑solving, and guiding teams through growth.
  • Experience in documentation control, with expertise in root cause analysis.
  • Capable of managing multiple projects, showcasing excellent organizational skills.

Application Process

If you’re ready to make a significant impact as a Quality Director, we invite you to apply! Please submit your application using the link or contact me directly at

If you don’t hear from us within a week of the closing date, please consider your application not progressed.

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