Senior Manager, Quality

HLB90067•El Segundo, CA

32d•$110,000 - $125,000

About The Position

The Senior Manager of Quality is an Operational leader of the Quality function at Haus Labs. This role supports quality system implementations and executes the company’s end-to-end Quality strategy; governing product integrity, regulatory readiness, supplier performance, and launch excellence across all formulas, components, and finished goods. As the Senior Quality Manager, this role partners closely with Operations, Product Development, Regulatory, Supply Chain, and external manufacturing partners to ensure risk-appropriate, scalable quality systems that support growth, speed-to-market, and brand trust. This position combines cross functional management with hands-on execution and serves as the primary authority for review of quality, risk, & compliance decisions as well as external audits.

Requirements

6+ years of progressive Quality experience in beauty or consumer goods
Experience managing Quality function or system
Strong knowledge of contract manufacturing and regulatory readiness
Ability to operate strategically and tactically in fast-growth environments
Strong communication skills

Nice To Haves

Supplier risks are proactively mitigated
Quality systems are scalable and audit-ready
Launches are predictable and compliant
driven team players with strong communication skills and enthusiasm for collaboration
self-starter who possesses an entrepreneurial spirit
thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment
team player who approaches solutions from a place of curiosity and positivity

Responsibilities

Support our definition of Quality vision, operating model, and roadmap along with executive team
Implement risk-based quality framework aligned to growth stage and category mix
Serve as authority on quality release, exceptions, and risk acceptance
Translate quality risks into cross functional tradeoffs
Own quality governance across the NPI lifecycle
Govern BOM, Formula, and Technical Specification change control
Ensure regulatory and customer readiness for all launches
Define lot review and positive release frameworks
Personally perform and document incoming quality inspections for all production lots, including physical review of finished goods, components, packaging, labeling, and overall SKU conformance
Verify production output against approved standards, specifications, range boards, and regulatory requirements
Identify and escalate defects, trends, or deviations requiring corrective action, containment, or release exceptions
Ensure inspection outcomes are formally documented, traceable, and audit-ready within Quality and ERP systems
Act as senior Quality counterpart to all Contract Manufacturers and suppliers
Own Vendor Quality Management Program and scorecards
Lead audits and oversee CAPA strategy and closure
Architect and maintain scalable Quality Management Systems
Own complaint management, RCA, and CAPA programs
Establish Quality KPIs and executive dashboards
Serve as key Quality advisor to leadership
Participate as Quality Lead in executive forums and critical incident response