Manager, Plant Quality

Voyant Beauty; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Voyant Beauty seeks a Plant Quality Manager to lead quality at a high-volume OTC manufacturing facility. You will drive cGMP compliance, oversee QA/QC labs, and align cross-functional teams to elevate site performance.

The role requires hands-on leadership, FDA/audit readiness, and strong expertise in ERP systems and QMS development. Join a safety‑driven environment focused on continuous improvement and quality excellence.

Qualifications

• Hands-on leader with strong cGMP knowledge and FSMA familiarity.
• Experience leading FDA inspections and remediation activities.
• Background in OTC/pharma or personal care environments.
• Proven ability to drive quality system improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead QA, QC labs, document control, validation and complaints.
• Oversee site QMS implementation per FDA/corporate standards.
• Act as quality site lead for inspections; ensure readiness.
• Address compliance issues and manage CAPAs effectively.
• Collaborate with Ops, Eng, R&D on investigations and changes.
• Review batch records, product releases, deviations, investigations.
• Represent site quality in executive meetings and strategy.

Skills

cGMPs mastery

FDA inspections

CAPA remediation

Cross-functional collab

Team coaching

Stakeholder comms

SAP ERP

MasterControl

TrackWise

Quality transformation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/Pharma

Advanced degree (preferred)

Tools

SAP

MasterControl

TrackWise

Job description

Voyant Beauty believes our people are more than just employees; they’re the driving force behind everything we achieve. Our culture fosters teamwork, respect, and camaraderie, ensuring that every individual’s contribution is valued and celebrated. We invest in their growth, providing opportunities for development and advancement within our dynamic team.

Voyant Beauty is a company that specializes in the development and manufacturing, of beauty, personal and home care products. We work with various brands, retailers, and businesses to create customer formulations and products tailored to their needs. This can include skincare, haircare, bath and body products, fragrances, and more. Essentially, Voyant Beauty serves as a one-stop-shop for companies looking to bring their beauty and personal care product ideas to life.

Safety is a core value at Voyant Beauty. We prioritize the well-being of our team members, ensuring a safe and secure environment where everyone can thrive and excel.

If you’re seeking to be part of a team where your talents are valued, your safety is paramount, and your efforts contribute to meaningful change, then Voyant Beauty is the place for you. Come join us and be a part of our journey.

A Brief Overview

The Plant Quality Manager provides strategic and operational leadership for all quality functions at a high-volume OTC manufacturing facility. This role ensures GMP compliance, drives a quality culture, and leads quality system improvements to enhance overall site performance. As a critical leader, the Plant Quality Manager will strengthen the Quality organization, foster quality culture transformation, and optimize operational excellence across the facility. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on, technically proficient leader with cGMP knowledge (21 CFR 210/211) and the ability to align cross-functional teams to elevate the site's quality systems and compliance.

What you will do

• Lead QA, QC Labs, Document Control, Validation, and Complaint Management operations.
• Oversee implementation and improvement of site QMS in line with FDA and corporate standards.
• Serve as quality site lead for FDA and customer inspections. Ensures inspection readiness at all times.
• Address compliance issues and manage CAPAs effectively.
• Promote accountability, data integrity, and a right-first-time mindset.
• Collaborate with Ops, Eng, R&D, etc., on investigations, change management, validations, and continuous improvement.
• Supervise review of batch records, product release, deviations, and investigations.
• Work with customers, and other stakeholders to meet compliance expectations.
• Analyze metrics to drive performance and quality improvement.
• Coach and develop a High Performing Team. Ensure effective resourcing of quality teams.
• Represent site quality leadership in executive meetings.
• Contribute to corporate quality strategy alignment.
• Participate in strategic planning and facility expansion discussions.
• Some duties may vary slightly by location.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Microbiology, Chemical Engineering, or similar. (Preferred)
• advanced degree (Preferred)

Experience Qualifications

• 4-6 years in FDA-regulated OTC, pharmaceutical, or personal care environments. (Preferred)
• 4-6 years managing FDA inspections and remediation efforts. (Preferred)
• 4-6 years background in aerosol manufacturing. (Preferred)
• 4-6 years background in topical formulations. (Preferred)

Skills and Abilities

• Expertise in cGMPs, 21 CFR 210/211, ICH, USP (High proficiency)
• Leading FDA/customer audits and inspection readiness (High proficiency)
• Remediation planning and effectiveness verification (High proficiency)
• Working with Ops, Eng, and R&D on QMS topics (High proficiency)
• Team coaching, mentoring, and resourcing (High proficiency)
• Effective internal/external stakeholder communication (High proficiency)
• ERP (e.g., SAP), LIMS (e.g., MasterControl), TrackWise (High proficiency)
• Driving transformation in quality mindset and execution (High proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• ASQ Certification (Preferred)
• Lean Six Sigma or OpEx training (Preferred)

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status. Voyant Beauty will consider requests for accommodations due to a disability impacting a qualified employee's ability to perform the essential functions of their position consistent with applicable laws. In additional to federal law requirements, Voyant Beauty complies with applicable provincial and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.