Cosmetics QA Manager: Elevate Quality & Compliance

11 Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

G&M Cosmetics Pty Ltd is an Australian skincare manufacturer seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to plan, direct and coordinate quality systems across raw materials, manufacturing, packaging and finished products.

The role ensures products meet company standards, customer specifications and applicable regulatory requirements, with responsibilities including audits, CAPA processes, release decisions and continuous improvement across the site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level qualification or substantial relevant professional experience.
• At least two years of relevant experience in quality assurance, quality control or compliance in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, personal care, chemicals or comparable manufacturing.
• Experience with quality management systems, audits, controlled documentation, non-conformance investigations and corrective actions.
• Good Manufacturing Practice, traceability and manufacturing quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and improve the company’s quality management system, policies and procedures.
• Plan and coordinate quality assurance for raw materials, manufacturing, filling, packaging, storage and finished-product release.
• Set and review quality standards, product specifications, sampling procedures and acceptance criteria.
• Monitor compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice, customer requirements and applicable cosmetics regulations.
• Plan internal audits and coordinate external, customer and certification audits.
• Investigate deviations, non-conformances, out-of-specification results and complaints, and oversee corrective and preventive actions.
• Review quality and batch records and authorise release, rejection or further investigation of materials and finished products.
• Maintain controlled procedures, specifications, work instructions, batch records and audit reports.
• Assess supplier quality performance and manage quality risks relating to ingredients, products, suppliers, processes and packaging changes.
• Report quality trends and risks to senior management, train relevant staff and promote continuous improvement.

Skills

Quality management

Education

Bachelor-level qualification

Job description

G&M Cosmetics Pty Ltd is an Australian skincare manufacturer seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to plan, direct and coordinate quality systems across raw materials, manufacturing, packaging and finished products.

The role ensures products meet company standards, customer specifications and applicable regulatory requirements, with responsibilities including audits, CAPA processes, release decisions and continuous improvement across the site.