Quality Manager Cosmetic Industry

Bayport Laboratories LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Houston, Texas, is seeking a Quality Manager responsible for ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and leading quality assurance and control initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a BS or MS degree in a science-related field, at least 5 years of experience in cosmetic manufacturing, and proficiency in GMP training. This role requires excellent communication and analytical skills, along with a bilingual ability in Spanish. We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health and dental insurance.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with regulatory standards including cGMP, FDA, and ISO 22716 (2007).
• Proficiency in developing and delivering GMP training.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in Cosmetic manufacturing as Quality Manager.
• Bilingual in Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with federal, state regulations, and customer specifications related to the quality of the products.
• Execute and manage closure of quality systems related records.
• Support implementation of cGMP and customer audit preparations.
• Responsible for identifying and remediating hazardous workplace conditions.
• Assist with manufacturing processes as needed.
• Coordinate internal audits and regulatory audits.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Detail oriented

Strong analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Experience in Quality Systems

Bilingual in Spanish

Education

BS or MS degree in Chemistry, Biology, Cosmetic Science

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

POSITION PURPOSE

The Quality Manager at Bayport Laboratories is responsible for developing, enhancing, and enforcing current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) to ensure full compliance with federal and state regulations, as well as specific customer and industry requirements. This role plays a critical leadership function in both Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC), ensuring the integrity, safety, and quality of all products manufactured and released.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES

• Ensure compliance with federal, state regulations, and customer specifications related to the quality of the products.
• Execute and manage closure of quality systems related records such as Deviations, CAPAs, NCMR, Complaints, and Recalls.
• Color matching and innovation.
• Execute and manage review and approval of quality operation documents such as batch records, Quality Control Data.
• Execute and manage implementation of quality systems and processes.
• Support implementation of cGMP.
• Support customer and regulatory audit preparation, facilitation, and follow‑up.
• Execute Internal Audit Program.
• Responsible for disposition of raw materials, components, WIP, bulk, and finish goods.
• Reviews equipment calibration records to ensure they are performed as indicated in the Bayport Laboratories Standard Operating Procedure.
• Assist on manufacturing processes as needed.
• Participate in team meetings.
• Conduct risk assessment and implement corrective actions.
• Utilize hands‑on approach in performing all functions.
• Prepare quality documentation and reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Work with purchasing to ensure approved supplier use.
• Implement and perform training.
• Educate employees on preventing work‑related health problems and perform EHS training.
• Ensure compliance with EHS procedures.
• Responsible for identifying and remediating hazardous workplace conditions.

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS

Yearly reviews to assess success and determine areas of improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION

• BS or MS degree in Chemistry, Biology, Cosmetic Science.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

• Familiarity with regulatory standards including cGMP, FDA, and ISO 22716 (2007).

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Proficiency in developing and delivering GMP training.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in Cosmetic manufacturing as Quality Manager.

SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Excellent communication skills.
• Detail oriented with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience in Quality Systems.
• Bilingual in Spanish.