Quality Manager

POSITION DESCRIPTION Quality Manager ARCWELL MANUFACTURING, LLC ARCWELL LOCATION: Louisville, CO 80027 REPORTS TO: Director of Quality FLSA STATUS: Exempt JOB TYPE: Full-time DIRECT REPORTS: Quality Assurance Team and Sanitation Employees POSITION SUMMARY The Quality Manager is responsible for managing and executing quality assurance and quality control operations within ArcWell Manufacturing's dietary supplement business. This role ensures that products comply with regulatory standards, industry guidelines and internal quality requirements to deliver safe, effective and high-quality dietary supplements. The Quality Manager implements and maintains quality systems, policies and procedures while promoting a culture of continuous improvement, compliance and cross-departmental collaboration. This individual serves as a key auditor and primary contact for regulatory audits, and works closely with production, purchasing and executive leadership to keep quality standards embedded in every stage of the business. Success in this role requires strong leadership, deep regulatory knowledge and the ability to make sound decisions under pressure. The Quality Manager must be comfortable managing people, programs and priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced, highly regulated manufacturing environment. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Provide direction and oversight to the quality assurance team, ensuring alignment with company goals. Oversee the integration of product specifications by collaborating with relevant departments. Support manufacturing processes by reviewing product formulations for claim substantiation and verifying necessary overages with the formulation team. Develop and communicate product specifications to all relevant departments, including outsourced manufacturers and partners. Oversee vendor verification for materials, components and outsourced processes, maintaining effective communication with the purchasing team. Conduct label reviews, regulatory evaluations and claim substantiations to ensure compliance, accuracy and error-free marketing materials. Oversee formulation processes and improvements for product innovation and technology transfers. Maintain documentation for registrations, certifications, renewals, inquiries and audits. Stay current on regulatory and compliance requirements, implementing continuous improvement across all departments. Ensure compliance with all FDA and company product safety and quality policies. Adhere to and enforce the Product Safety & Quality programs. Build skills and capabilities in quality and production staff through training and development. Manage consumer complaints and response times, change control processes, investigations and on-time CAPA closure. Conduct facility inspections and proactively address quality issues with interdepartmental impact. Oversee internal and external quality audits, including repeat findings, serving as a key auditor and primary contact for regulatory audits. Manage HACCP/Food Safety Plans, employee training programs, product recalls, allergen control and cross-contamination programs. Review and approve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), oversee document control and serve on the Material Review Board. Oversee vendor qualification, pest control, label control and verification, testing and batch release programs, retain programs, receiving programs, stability programs, expiration dating, raw material qualification and equipment programs. Manage sanitation employees and third-party cleaners for general facility cleaning. Work with the executive team to implement strategic goals for business development. Help manage inventory tracking, vendor relationships and develop facility standard work procedures and SOPs. WORK STYLE EXPECTATIONS This is a senior leadership role that requires deep regulatory knowledge, sound judgment and the ability to hold cross-functional teams accountable to quality standards. The Quality Manager will work closely with production, purchasing and executive leadership at ArcWell Manufacturing to keep the facility in full compliance with FDA and GMP requirements. The ideal candidate leads by positive example, communicates clearly across departments and takes ownership of the facility's quality systems from documentation through audits and investigations. This individual must be comfortable managing people, vendors and regulatory relationships simultaneously. Success in this position requires someone who closes CAPAs on time, reduces repeat and total audit findings through proactive continuous improvement, responds promptly to complaints, keeps batch release cycle times on target, builds a strong and capable quality team and keeps the facility compliant, safe and audit-ready at all times. SUCCESS METRICS (KPIS) Quality system effectiveness and overall team performance. GMP adherence across all departments. Effective collaboration with production and quality teams to sustain compliance. Reduction in internal/external audit findings through proactive continuous improvement. Improved communication clarity between teams, measured by reduced project-related meetings. A positive, productive work environment. On-time CAPA closure. Repeat audit findings and total findings per audit. Complaint response time. Batch release cycle time. ROLE REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry or a related scientific field required; Master's degree preferred. 3+ years of experience in a quality management role. Experience in manufacturing of dietary supplements or high-output food industries. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse personality types in various situations. Superior organizational skills, demonstrated in all aspects of daily operations. Strong leadership abilities, motivating teams by leading through positive example. In-depth knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Quality Assurance principles. Proficiency with major business software applications (e.g., Microsoft Office, Adobe suite). Adaptability to embrace change and adjust strategies dynamically. Commitment to personal and professional growth in managerial skills. Ability to make sound decisions under pressure while maintaining quality standards. WORK ENVIRONMENT This role is based at ArcWell's Louisville, Colorado manufacturing facility. Requires direct, on-site oversight of quality assurance, quality control and sanitation programs. POSITION PURPOSE The purpose of the role is to ensure every ArcWell Manufacturing product meets regulatory, safety and quality standards from formulation through final release. CHANNEL FOCUS The role supports fast, compliant go-to-market execution by keeping quality systems, documentation and audits aligned with production and regulatory requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr ArcWell Operations LLC