Quality Assurance Manager

AppleOne Employment Services; Gardena (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Manager for a GMP-regulated facility in Gardena. You will lead the QA team, oversee material inspection, production QA oversight, batch release review, and investigations into deviations and CAPA.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a scientific/technical field, 3+ years GMP QA experience, and bilingual English/Spanish is a plus. Strong leadership and collaboration with cross-functional teams are essential for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific/technical field is required
• 3+ years Quality Assurance in GMP manufacturing
• Experience in personal care, cosmetics, OTC, pharma, or regulated industries preferred
• Knowledge of GMP regulations and quality systems
• Experience with deviations, CAPA, change control, document control, and batch review
• Supervisory or team leadership experience preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Quality Assurance team
• Oversee incoming material inspection, sampling, disposition
• Provide daily QA oversight of production activities and GMP compliance
• Review and approve batch records for finished product release
• Lead investigations, deviations, non-conformances, and root-cause analysis
• Manage CAPA, change control, SOPs, specs, and document control
• Monitor quality metrics, trends, and CAPA status
• Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits/inspections
• Oversee supplier quality and nonconforming materials
• Ensure calibration, validation, environmental monitoring, and sanitation programs are compliant
• Partner with Production, QC, Regulatory, Warehouse, and Supply Chain
• Identify opportunities to reduce defects, scrap, and rework
• Promote a culture of quality, safety, and continuous improvement

Skills

Bilingual EN/ES

Microsoft Office

Strong communication

Quality leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Engineering, or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Electronic quality systems

Job description

Quality Assurance Manager (Personal care, cosmetics, or OTC manufacturing)

Pay: $90-120k/year DOE

Department: Quality Assurance

*REQUIRED: Personal care, cosmetics, or OTC manufacturing. Bachelor's Degree and Bilingual - English / Spanish is a plus.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to lead and oversee quality activities at a GMP-regulated manufacturing facility in Gardena. This role will ensure personal care products are manufactured, tested, and released in compliance with GMP regulations, company procedures, and customer requirements. The QA Manager will lead the Quality Assurance team, provide hands‑on quality oversight of production, manage quality systems, lead investigations and CAPA, support audits, and drive continuous improvement across the facility.

• Lead, coach, and develop the Quality Assurance team
• Oversee incoming material inspection, sampling, approval, quarantine, and disposition
• Provide daily QA oversight of production activities and GMP compliance
• Review and approve batch and production records for finished product release
• Lead investigations involving deviations, non-conformances, complaints, and root‑cause analysis
• Manage CAPA, change control, SOPs, specifications, and document control
• Monitor and report quality metrics, trends, deviations, complaints, and CAPA status
• Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits and inspections
• Oversee supplier quality and nonconforming materials
• Ensure calibration, validation, environmental monitoring, and sanitation programs remain compliant
• Partner with Production, QC, Regulatory, Warehouse, and Supply Chain teams
• Identify opportunities to reduce defects, scrap, and rework while improving quality and efficiency
• Promote a strong culture of quality, compliance, safety, and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Engineering, or a related scientific/technical field
• 3+ years of Quality Assurance experience in a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment
• Experience in personal care, cosmetics, OTC, pharmaceutical, food, or another highly regulated industry preferred
• Working knowledge of GMP regulations and quality systems
• Experience with deviations, CAPA, change control, document control, and batch record review
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience preferred
• Knowledge of incoming inspection, sampling, and material disposition
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• ERP/MRP and electronic quality systems experience is a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills