Quality Operations Manager

Quality Operations Manager

Manufacturing

Ridgefield, New Jersey, US

• Added - 20/04/2026

Pay Rate Low: 125000 | Pay Rate High: 155000

Our client, a personal care manufacturer, is seeking a Plant Quality Manager to provide both strategic direction and hands-on leadership across all quality functions within a high-volume, FDA-regulated OTC manufacturing facility.

Title: Plant Quality Manager - OTC Manufacturing

Salary: $125,000 – $155,000 + annual bonus

Location: Ridgefield, NJ (Fully Onsite) Excellent relocation package!

Relocation Assistance: Available

Schedule: Monday–Friday 7:30am (start time)

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About the Role

This role is responsible for ensuring GMP compliance, strengthening the site’s quality systems, and fostering a strong culture of quality and operational excellence.

This is a highly visible leadership position requiring a hands-on professional who can work directly on the production floor, rebuild and develop teams, and drive continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Quality Assurance, Quality Control Labs, Document Control, Validation, and Complaint Management teams

• Oversee and enhance the site’s Quality Management System (QMS) in alignment with FDA and corporate standards

• Serve as the site quality leader during FDA and customer inspections; ensure continuous inspection readiness

• Drive resolution of compliance issues and manage CAPAs effectively

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, and R&D on investigations, change control, and validation activities

• Oversee batch record review, product release, deviations, and investigations

• Partner with customers and internal stakeholders to meet quality and compliance expectations

• Analyze quality metrics and implement improvements to drive performance

• Coach, mentor, and develop a high-performing quality team

• Represent site quality leadership in executive-level discussions

• Contribute to broader quality strategy and site expansion initiatives

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Microbiology, Pharmacy, Chemical Engineering, or a related field

• Masters degree is a plus

Experience

• 10+ years in FDA-regulated environments (OTC, pharmaceutical, or personal care manufacturing)

• 10+ years leading FDA inspections and remediation efforts

• Experience with topical formulations strongly preferred

• Proven leadership experience in a manufacturing environment

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