Quality Director

Kalon Executive Search; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 145,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Kalon Executive Search is seeking a Quality Director for a dietary supplement manufacturer. This on-site role, located near Fort Lauderdale, FL, oversees QA/QC activities and ensures production complies with cGMP, FDA regulations, and industry standards to maintain product safety and quality.

You will lead the QA and QC teams, develop SOPs, manage supplier quality, and coordinate audits while driving continuous improvement and cross‑department quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in quality assurance within dietary supplement or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Microbiology, or related scientific field.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities with strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Thorough understanding of cGMP requirements, FDA regulations, and industry quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Establish, implement, and maintain a QMS aligned with cGMP and FDA standards.
• Coordinate and support regulatory and third-party audits.
• Lead and develop the QA and QC teams.
• Foster a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
• Oversee SOPs and drive quality initiatives across departments.
• Supervise testing programs and approve batch releases.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

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

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

We are seeking a new Quality Director for an established Dietary Supplement manufacturer. The Quality Director oversees all QA/QC activities involved in the manufacturing of dietary supplements. This position ensures that production complies with industry standards and regulatory requirements, helping to maintain product safety, effectiveness, and overall quality.

This is an on site role near Fort Lauderdale, FL

Responsibilities:

• Establish, implement, and maintain a robust Quality Management System that aligns with cGMP, FDA regulations, and other applicable standards.
• Evaluate the performance of the QMS and introduce improvements or updates as necessary.

• Coordinate and support regulatory and third-party audits.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory agencies and oversight organizations.

• Manage and develop the Quality Assurance and Quality Control teams.
• Encourage a culture focused on quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with other departments to advance company-wide quality initiatives.

• Oversee the creation, implementation, and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Identify opportunities for quality and process improvements and implement corrective actions when needed.

• Assess, qualify, and monitor suppliers and vendors to ensure adherence to established quality standards.
• Develop and manage supplier quality agreements.

• Supervise testing programs for raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products to confirm compliance with quality specifications.
• Review quality documentation and authorize product batch release once all requirements are met.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Microbiology, or a related scientific field (Master’s degree preferred).
• 7+ years of experience in quality assurance within dietary supplement or pharmaceutical manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities with strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Thorough understanding of cGMP requirements, FDA regulations, and industry quality standards.

Compensation: $145,000 - $165,000 plus benefits,

Kalon Search is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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Compensation:
$145,000-$165,000 per year