Cosmetics Quality Tech Manager — EU Compliance Lead

Karsten; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension scheme

Travel allowance or OV card

13th month & 8% holiday pay

Daily lunch & great coffee

Well-being & massage at the office

Bike lease option

Company outings & product discounts

Office in Amsterdam

Job summary

Karsten International is seeking a Quality Technical Manager for cosmetics and chemistry to secure product quality and regulatory compliance across formulations. You'll collaborate with the Quality team, Product Management, and our China team to optimise processes and ensure safety and legal adherence.

You will lead, train and support junior staff while engaging suppliers and managing technical files. Amsterdam-based, on-site with strong growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related subject.
• 5+ years experience in quality assurance or in a similar environment or a lab.
• Excellent knowledge of EU legislation for nonfood items.
• Experience with customer portals such as impact buying (i.e. SIM, TÜV, Amfori etc.)
• Experience BRC or management systems.
• Experience setting up and implementing quality processes.
• Previous experience in product-safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Assessing items for safety and compliance with legislation, with particular responsibility for Cosmetics and formulated products.
• Maintaining technical files and keeping your knowledge of legislation up to date while sharing it with colleagues.
• Working with suppliers and evaluating factories’ social compliance and environmental requirements.
• Handling customer complaints, authority requests and recalls.
• Analysing and improving internal processes, including setting up and implementing quality processes.
• Leading, training and supporting junior members of the team.

Skills

Quality assurance

EU legislation

GMP/QA systems

Supplier management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in related subject

Tools

Quality management systems

Job description

Karsten International is seeking a Quality Technical Manager for cosmetics and chemistry to secure product quality and regulatory compliance across formulations. You'll collaborate with the Quality team, Product Management, and our China team to optimise processes and ensure safety and legal adherence.

You will lead, train and support junior staff while engaging suppliers and managing technical files. Amsterdam-based, on-site with strong growth opportunities.