QC & Regulatory Manager

Keva US INC; Fairfield (NJ); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer matching

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

4 weeks vacation

Job summary

Keva USA Inc. in New Jersey is seeking a QC & Regulatory Manager to oversee regulatory compliance and quality standards across fragrance and chemical manufacturing.

This hybrid role collaborates with Operations, R&D, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams to ensure products meet safety, regulatory, and quality requirements globally. You will own regulatory submissions, maintain SDS and disclosures, and lead quality-control initiatives, audits, and continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 5–8+ years in Quality and/or Regulatory Affairs in fragrance, cosmetic, or chemical manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of IFRA and GHS regulations.
• Hands-on QC testing, specifications, and batch release experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing or plant-adjacent environment.
• Ability to work in a hybrid team across Regulatory, QC, Operations, and Commercial.

Responsibilities

• Oversee QC processes for raw materials, in-process batches, and finished goods.
• Maintain product specifications, COAs, testing protocols, and release procedures.
• Lead root cause analysis for quality deviations and corrective actions.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and documentation across global markets.
• Collaborate with R&D, Product Development, and Operations.
• Support internal and customer quality audits.

Skills

Quality management

Regulatory affairs

Chemical manufacturing

IFRA & GHS knowledge

QC testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/related field

Job description

QC & Regulatory Manager at Keva USA Inc

SHAPE THE FUTURE OF FRAGRANCE IN NORTH AMERICA

Join Keva, a distinguished leader in fragrance innovation with over 100 years of excellence. Listed on the Mumbai Stock Exchange, our journey began in Mumbai, India, where we built our foundation as Asia's premier fragrance house. Today, our creative footprint spans Europe with cutting-edge design studios and manufacturing facilities in Milan, Amsterdam, Hamburg, and Manchester.

Now, we're continuing to build our footprint in North America with a state-of-the-art fragrance design studio and manufacturing facility in New Jersey, led by an accomplished team of industry veterans. This expansion marks a pivotal moment in our global growth story.

This is more than a career move – it's an opportunity to be part of a groundbreaking team that will shape the future of fragrances in North America. Join us in this exciting journey, where your expertise will help write the next century of Keva's success.

Be part of something extraordinary. Be part of Keva.

Position Summary

The QC & Regulatory Manager is responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance and quality standards across fragrance and chemical manufacturing operations. This hybrid role oversees regulatory submissions, compliance frameworks, and customer documentation, while also managing quality control processes, specifications, testing, and continuous improvement initiatives. The role partners closely with Operations, R&D, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams to ensure products meet regulatory, safety, and quality requirements globally.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Control & Quality Systems

• Oversee QC processes for raw materials, in-process batches, and finished goods.
• Establish and maintain product specifications, COAs, testing protocols, and release procedures.
• Investigate quality deviations, non-conformances, and customer complaints; lead root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Partner with Operations to drive continuous improvement and process consistency.
• Support internal audits and customer quality audits as needed.
• Ensure alignment with internal quality standards and applicable industry best practices.

Regulatory Affairs

• Serve as the primary regulatory owner for fragrance and chemical products, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations (e.g., IFRA, GHS, OSHA).
• Prepare, review, and maintain regulatory documentation including SDS, product disclosures, compliance statements, and customer questionnaires.
• Monitor changes in global regulatory requirements and assess impact on existing and new formulations.
• Partner with R&D and Product Development on regulatory feasibility of new ingredients and formulations.
• Support customer and auditor inquiries related to regulatory compliance.
• Maintain regulatory databases and ensure accuracy of ingredient and product information.

Cross-Functional & Operational Support

• Act as a key liaison between Regulatory, QC, Operations, and Commercial teams.
• Support scale-up, supplier qualification, and ingredient changes from a regulatory and quality perspective.
• Contribute to documentation, SOP development, and training related to regulatory and quality processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related field (required).
• 5–8+ years of experience in Quality and/or Regulatory Affairs within chemical, fragrance, cosmetic, or related manufacturing environments.
• Strong working knowledge of fragrance and chemical regulations (IFRA, GHS).
• Hands-on experience with QC testing, specifications, and batch release processes.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or plant-adjacent environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Comfortable operating in a hybrid, roll-up-your-sleeves role within a growing organization.

Compensation Package

We are pleased to offer a highly competitive compensation package that includes:

• Salary Range - $135K - $150K
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 4 weeks of vacation starting from day one