Cosmetic Quality Systems & GMP Lead

Grace Management Group; South Carolina; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Grace Management Group in Spartanburg, SC is seeking an experienced Quality Systems & GMP Manager to build and lead our cosmetic quality program as we expand manufacturing into cosmetics. This is a hands-on, quality leadership role requiring expertise in cosmetic GMP and system design from scratch.

The candidate will drive quality across product development and manufacturing, prepare for audits, and foster change-management on the floor with strong collaboration and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related scientific discipline.
• Experience leading cosmetic GMP implementation and quality system development.
• Experience preparing facilities for audits.
• Experience in cosmetics, personal care, OTC, pharmaceutical, or other regulated manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and continuously improve the cosmetic Quality Management System (QMS) per FDA cosmetic cGMP requirements.
• Develop and implement quality policies, SOPs, work instructions, specifications, batch records, document control, change control, deviation management, and CAPA systems.
• Integrate quality into all stages of product development and manufacturing.
• Support pilot batches, process validation, manufacturing scale-up, and technology transfer into production.
• Establish quality control testing programs for raw materials, intermediates, and finished goods.
• Develop microbiological testing strategies and environmental monitoring for cosmetics.
• Establish retain samples, stability testing, compatibility testing, and ongoing product monitoring programs.
• Partner with labs to ensure testing methods, documentation, and data integrity support quality.
• Build and maintain inspection-ready documentation and records.
• Lead internal audits, quality system assessments, and audits preparation.
• Develop GMP training programs and foster a culture of quality.

Skills

Quality leadership

GMP / cGMP experience

Change management

Interpersonal communication

Collaborative

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Cosmetic Science, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field

Job description

Grace Management Group in Spartanburg, SC is seeking an experienced Quality Systems & GMP Manager to build and lead our cosmetic quality program as we expand manufacturing into cosmetics. This is a hands-on, quality leadership role requiring expertise in cosmetic GMP and system design from scratch.

The candidate will drive quality across product development and manufacturing, prepare for audits, and foster change-management on the floor with strong collaboration and communication skills.