Mackenzie Stuart is currently partnered with a market-leading dietary supplement contract manufacturer seeking a Quality Assurance Director to play a pivotal role in ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance across their manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of quality management systems, regulatory compliance, and best practices within the dietary supplement industry, combined with strong leadership and communication skills.
This company is at the forefront of innovation in the dietary supplement contract manufacturing industry. With a commitment to delivering high-quality, science-backed nutritional products, they specialize in providing turnkey solutions for brands seeking excellence in product development and manufacturing.
Responsibilities for this role include (but are not limited to):
- Quality Management: Oversee the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the company’s quality management systems (QMS) to ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards (e.g., cGMP, FDA, NSF).
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all products meet or exceed regulatory requirements and industry standards. Lead regulatory audits and inspections, and work with internal teams to implement corrective actions where necessary.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with internal teams, including R&D, operations, and production, to ensure product quality from development through to delivery. Provide expert guidance on quality issues related to formulation, packaging, and manufacturing processes.
- Risk Management: Identify and mitigate quality risks through proactive risk assessments and by implementing preventative measures. Lead investigations into non-conformances and customer complaints, ensuring timely resolution.
- Supplier Quality Assurance: Develop and maintain robust supplier quality programs to ensure raw materials and components meet quality specifications. Conduct regular supplier audits to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop the Quality Assurance team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Ensure the team is fully trained on regulatory requirements and best practices.
- Documentation and Reporting: Ensure all quality-related documentation is accurately maintained, including batch records, testing protocols, and validation reports. Provide regular reports to senior management on quality metrics and performance.
To be considered for the role, the following education, experience, and qualifications are required:
- Proven track record of success in quality assurance, with at least 5 years of experience in the dietary supplement or related industry.
- Strong knowledge of the dietary supplement market, including regulatory requirements (FDA, NSF, etc.) and industry best practices (cGMP).
- Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport, lead cross-functional teams, and resolve conflicts.
- Strong understanding of quality management systems, risk management, and regulatory audit processes.
- Willingness to travel as needed to ensure compliance across multiple sites and to participate in industry events.
This role offers a competitive salary, with a great compensation package, and a strong progression pathway.
Please submit your CV/resume if you have the requisite skills as outlined above and are a highly competitive individual with excellent communication skills. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of expected responses, we are only able to acknowledge successful applications. If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks, on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.
About Mackenzie Stuart Global Executive Search & Selection:
Mackenzie Stuart is a leading executive search and selection business. From our offices in Leeds/London, we provide retained and contingency recruitment solutions across industry sectors and have specialist recruitment consultants that work within the Oil & Gas, Mining, Construction, Medical, Finance, Insurance, FMCG, Ingredients, and Manufacturing sectors.
