Quality Manager – Cosmetics & Personal Care, Early Friday Finish

ICONS Rauxel; Hornsby; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ICONS|Rauxel, based in Hornsby NSW, seeks a hands-on Quality Manager to lead the quality function for cosmetics and personal care manufacturing. You will oversee a small team, drive GMP/ISO compliance, and partner with R&D to maintain NPD specs, ensuring products meet regulatory standards.

In this permanent full-time role, you’ll implement robust quality systems, manage audits, CAPAs, and continuous improvement, while coaching the QA team and engaging with suppliers and customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quality Management, Engineering, Science, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in a Quality Leadership role within Personal Care, Cosmetics, or FMCG manufacturing.
• Strong working knowledge of GMP, ISO standards, and regulatory compliance in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven team management experience with direct reports.
• Ongoing unrestricted work rights in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Quality team in ensuring compliance with ISO, GMP, and regulatory standards.
• Develop and implement quality control systems, specifications, and documentation.
• Manage SOPs and Work Instructions reviews.
• Collaborate with R&D to maintain NPD specifications and legislative alignment.
• Define and report on quality KPIs and performance metrics.
• Oversee NCRs, CAPAs, and corrective action plans.
• Lead internal and external audits and ensure effective corrective actions.
• Manage testing processes for product, water, and equipment.
• Drive continuous improvement across the quality management system.
• Investigate and resolve customer complaints with long-term solutions.
• Minimise waste through process improvements.
• Evaluate supplier performance for raw materials and packaging.
• Provide guidance and development to the QA team.

Skills

Team leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quality Management, Engineering, Science, or related field

Tools

GMP

ISO standards

Regulatory compliance

Job description

ICONS|Rauxel, based in Hornsby NSW, seeks a hands-on Quality Manager to lead the quality function for cosmetics and personal care manufacturing. You will oversee a small team, drive GMP/ISO compliance, and partner with R&D to maintain NPD specs, ensuring products meet regulatory standards.

In this permanent full-time role, you’ll implement robust quality systems, manage audits, CAPAs, and continuous improvement, while coaching the QA team and engaging with suppliers and customers.