Quality Operations Manager
Astrix, Ridgefield, NJ, United States
Overview
Pay Rate Low: 125000 | Pay Rate High: 155000
Our client, a personal care manufacturer, is seeking a
Plant Quality Manager
to provide both strategic direction and hands-on leadership across all quality functions within a high-volume, FDA-regulated OTC manufacturing facility.
Role
Title:
Plant Quality Manager - OTC Manufacturing
Salary:
$125,000 – $155,000 + annual bonus
Location:
Ridgefield, NJ (Fully Onsite)
Relocation Assistance: Available
Schedule
Schedule:
Monday–Friday 7:30am start time
About The Role
This role is responsible for ensuring GMP compliance, strengthening the site’s quality systems, and fostering a strong culture of quality and operational excellence. This is a highly visible leadership position requiring a hands-on professional who can work directly on the production floor, rebuild and develop teams, and drive continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
Lead Quality Assurance, Quality Control Labs, Document Control, Validation, and Complaint Management teams
Oversee and enhance the site’s Quality Management System (QMS) in alignment with FDA and corporate standards
Serve as the site quality leader during FDA and customer inspections; ensure continuous inspection readiness
Drive resolution of compliance issues and manage CAPAs effectively
Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, and R&D on investigations, change control, and validation activities
Oversee batch record review, product release, deviations, and investigations
Partner with customers and internal stakeholders to meet quality and compliance expectations
Analyze quality metrics and implement improvements to drive performance
Coach, mentor, and develop a high-performing quality team
Represent site quality leadership in executive-level discussions
Contribute to broader quality strategy and site expansion initiatives
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Microbiology, Pharmacy, Chemical Engineering, or a related field
Masters degree is a plus
Experience
10+ years in FDA-regulated environments (OTC, pharmaceutical, or personal care manufacturing)
10+ years leading FDA inspections and remediation efforts
Experience with topical formulations strongly preferred
Proven leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
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Pay Rate Low: 125000 | Pay Rate High: 155000
Our client, a personal care manufacturer, is seeking a
Plant Quality Manager
to provide both strategic direction and hands-on leadership across all quality functions within a high-volume, FDA-regulated OTC manufacturing facility.
Role
Title:
Plant Quality Manager - OTC Manufacturing
Salary:
$125,000 – $155,000 + annual bonus
Location:
Ridgefield, NJ (Fully Onsite)
Relocation Assistance: Available
Schedule
Schedule:
Monday–Friday 7:30am start time
About The Role
This role is responsible for ensuring GMP compliance, strengthening the site’s quality systems, and fostering a strong culture of quality and operational excellence. This is a highly visible leadership position requiring a hands-on professional who can work directly on the production floor, rebuild and develop teams, and drive continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
Lead Quality Assurance, Quality Control Labs, Document Control, Validation, and Complaint Management teams
Oversee and enhance the site’s Quality Management System (QMS) in alignment with FDA and corporate standards
Serve as the site quality leader during FDA and customer inspections; ensure continuous inspection readiness
Drive resolution of compliance issues and manage CAPAs effectively
Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, and R&D on investigations, change control, and validation activities
Oversee batch record review, product release, deviations, and investigations
Partner with customers and internal stakeholders to meet quality and compliance expectations
Analyze quality metrics and implement improvements to drive performance
Coach, mentor, and develop a high-performing quality team
Represent site quality leadership in executive-level discussions
Contribute to broader quality strategy and site expansion initiatives
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Microbiology, Pharmacy, Chemical Engineering, or a related field
Masters degree is a plus
Experience
10+ years in FDA-regulated environments (OTC, pharmaceutical, or personal care manufacturing)
10+ years leading FDA inspections and remediation efforts
Experience with topical formulations strongly preferred
Proven leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
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