Quality Control Manager - Aerosol Manufacturing

ARI Packaging•Orchard Hill, GA

21d•Onsite

About The Position

Quality Control Manager – Aerosol Manufacturing Orchard Hill, GA Are you looking to join a company where you're more than just a number? At ARI , a family-owned aerosol manufacturer, we believe people come first. If you're ready to be part of a growing team that values hard work, supports each other, and builds something great every day, this is your opportunity! We are seeking an experienced and knowledgeable Quality Control Manager to oversee all quality, regulatory, and compliance functions for our aerosol manufacturing facility producing flammable, pressurized, and consumer-facing products. This position will ensure full compliance with FDA regulations, OSHA standards, DOT hazardous materials rules, and all federal and state labeling requirements. The QCM provides strategic quality leadership, manages the QC/QA function, establishes testing and inspection standards, and ensures products consistently meet specifications, safety standards, and customer expectations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Manufacturing, or related scientific field.
5+ years of quality experience in manufacturing, with at least 3+ years in aerosol, pressurized packaging, or chemical production preferred.
Demonstrated experience with FDA, OSHA, labeling regulations, and hazardous materials compliance.
Experience managing plant-wide quality initiatives.
Strong understanding of aerosol filling processes, valve/crimp standards, propellant behavior, and quality hazards unique to aerosol production.
Knowledge of GMPs, GLPs, risk assessments, HACCP principles, and process validation.
Ability to interpret and enforce federal and state labeling laws.
Exceptional problem-solving, decision-making, and leadership skills.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

ASQ certifications (CQE, CQM, Six Sigma) preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the Quality Control and Quality Assurance initiative ensuring compliance with GMP standards
Develop, implement, and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) tailored to aerosol manufacturing requirements.
Establish quality objectives and KPIs to support operational efficiency and product safety.
Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory agencies, certification bodies, and customer audits.
Ensure full compliance with FDA , OSHA , EPA , DOT , CPSC , and state regulatory requirements.
Oversee adherence to CFR regulations for any OTC, drug, or therapeutic aerosol products.
Maintain compliance with OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM), hazardous chemical handling, LOTO, and safety protocols involving flammable propellants.
Ensure all hazardous materials handling complies with DOT and HMIS/GHS classification and shipping standards.
Ensure all product labels meet federal and state requirements, including: FDA labeling standards for OTC or regulated aerosol products CPSC guidelines DOT hazard communication GHS/OSHA labeling for chemicals
Review and approve product claims, ingredient disclosures, warnings, and safety statements.
Maintain documentation required for regulatory inspections, batch records, COAs, SDSs, and production specifications.
Oversee all laboratory testing procedures, including flammability tests, pressure checks, fill weight validation, crimp testing, and stability testing.
Ensure proper calibration, validation, and maintenance of testing equipment.
Create and enforce QC sampling standards for raw materials, in-process checks, and finished products.
Approve final release of finished aerosol products.
Lead root cause analysis, CAPA, and non-conformance investigations.
Identify and implement process improvements using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
Support initiatives related to reducing risk associated with flammable propellants, compressed gases, and high-pressure filling operations.
Lead internal audits and coordinate external audits from customers, certification bodies, and regulatory agencies.
Maintain inspection readiness for FDA and OSHA.
Oversee compliance with facility safety programs, including hazard analysis, HAZCOM, PPE, and emergency response procedures.