Senior Quality Manager (Cosmetics Regulations)

The Clorox Company•Morrisville, NC

6d•$88,900 - $204,900•Onsite

About The Position

As a Senior Quality Manager at the Burt's Bees plant, you will provide strategic quality leadership aligned with plant and enterprise business objectives. The successful individual will build and develop high-performing quality teams, ensuring regulatory and corporate compliance, and leading Quality Control, Laboratory, and integrated Quality Management Systems to embed quality ownership into plant operations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, technical discipline or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 8 years related experience in pharmaceutical, cosmetics, foods or supplements industry (Quality Manager experience).
Broad working knowledge of quality systems, regulatory requirements, and global regulations (i.e. FDA/GMP, 21CFR Parts 210/211, 21CFR Parts 700/701, ICH guidance, etc).
Draft Guidance for Industry: Cosmetic Good Manufacturing Practices, ISO 22716...
Strong leadership & influence skills – Ability to set direction and drive results.
Proven people management, coaching, and development skills.
Critical reasoning skills and demonstrated ability to assess impact of planned and unplanned changes on product quality.
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills – a proven team player who contributes to a results-focused and motivating team environment.
Able to work independently in a fast-paced multitasking environment.
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
Strong Technical Project Leadership and Project Management Skills.
Flexibility to travel (< 25%)

Nice To Haves

Experience managing 3rd party and FDA inspections is preferred.
Some Quality or Microbiology Laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Build, lead, and develop a high‑performing QA/QC organization by fostering a strong culture of Quality across the plant, setting clear expectations, coaching talent, and ensuring effective training, qualification, and performance management.
Own and maintain the site Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure compliance with regulatory, corporate, and customer requirements.
Provide oversight of QA and QC operations, including laboratory activities, batch disposition, material controls, and documentation control (DCU).
Govern change control, data integrity, and Good Documentation Practices across all quality records and systems.
Lead validation and qualification programs (process, cleaning, equipment, utilities, and systems) to maintain a state of control.
Partner with the Plant Manager to integrate quality into operational strategy, capital planning, optimizing QC, QA and Environmental programs and site roadmaps.
Ensure quality requirements are embedded in capital projects, new technologies, and facility upgrades.
Lead audit preparation, execution, response, and closure, ensuring effective CAPA management.
Communicate audit outcomes, risks, and trends to site and senior leadership.
Maintain a risk‑based internal audit program to monitor QMS health and compliance.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality system effectiveness, reduce risk, and improve performance.
Drive structured problem‑solving across deviations, complaints, OOS/OOT, and Cost of Poor Quality.
Develop and monitor quality metrics to support decision‑making and accountability.