QA Manager, GMP Manufacturing & Compliance

lieflabs; California (MO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Lief Labs, a premier dietary supplement formulation and manufacturing partner, is seeking a hands-on Quality Assurance Manager to lead quality systems, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement for a GMP manufacturing operation in Valencia, CA.

In this role you'll partner with Operations, Production, Compliance, and QA teams to strengthen processes, drive audits, manage recalls, and ensure products meet safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a science field; chemistry or microbiology preferred.
• 7+ years of Quality Assurance or Quality Control in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years of leadership experience coaching and driving accountability.
• Strong knowledge of dietary supplement manufacturing and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Working knowledge of FDA, NSF, USP, GMP, HACCP, ISO standards and third-party cert bodies.
• Clear, confident communicator with strong English verbal and written skills.

Responsibilities

• Own and improve the Quality Management System, including investigations, deviations, CAPAs, training, complaints, OOS results, risk assessments, and change controls.
• Drive compliance with FDA regulations, GMP, HACCP, sanitation, ISO standards, and third-party certification requirements.
• Oversee creation, approval, and execution of master manufacturing and production batch records.
• Lead regulatory, client, and internal audits and translate findings into actions.
• Use quality metrics and trends to identify risks and drive improvements.
• Lead recall readiness and execution, including notifications and product withdrawal when needed.
• Champion Good Documentation Practices and Good Manufacturing Practices through training and coaching.
• Build and develop the QA Operations team through hiring, coaching, and performance management.

Skills

Quality leadership

Regulatory compliance

GMP knowledge

Root cause analysis

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a science field

Job description

Lief Labs, a premier dietary supplement formulation and manufacturing partner, is seeking a hands-on Quality Assurance Manager to lead quality systems, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement for a GMP manufacturing operation in Valencia, CA.

In this role you'll partner with Operations, Production, Compliance, and QA teams to strengthen processes, drive audits, manage recalls, and ensure products meet safety and quality standards.