Senior Specialist, Quality at Forma Brands LLC

Los Angeles, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Quality Control, cGMP, Auditing, Root Cause Analysis, CAPA Management, Statistical Sampling, Product Inspection, Regulatory Compliance, SOP Development, Technical Risk Mitigation, Data Analysis, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Organizational Skills, Microsoft Office, NetSuite

Industry

Cosmetics

Description

Description Job Summary: The Quality Senior Specialist is responsible for ensuring that FORMA product is consistent, compliant, and meets or exceeds our customer’s expectations. They are expected to advance a continuously improving quality environment, lead incoming quality inspections, and manage product quality issues with the support of Quality leadership. The position is intended for a motivated professional with an understanding of cosmetics cGMP, auditing, root cause analysis, and preventative actions who can excel with little supervision. Principle Accountabilities: • Directly manage inbound product QC inspections from third party manufacturers. • Coordinate inspection requirements with receiving and warehouse teams. • Prioritize inbound inspections with product supply teams to ensure business needs are protected. • Maintain product specifications, standards and retains. • Ensure all products meet established standards for safety, compliance, quality, and performance. • Coordinate the receipt of Quality release documentation and samples as needed from third party manufacturers. • Track supplier performance data for monthly KPI reporting and review for opportunities for improvement. • Generate non-conformance reports and lead non-conformance investigations using root cause analysis methodologies. • Ensure all CAPA are effective and closed in a timely fashion. • Provide timely communication on quality issues and status to Quality leadership and business stakeholders. • Perform audits of FORMA suppliers, distribution centers, and 3PL as required. • Support the development and deployment of in-house Quality processes and SOP. • Develop and deploy internal auditing tools and reports. • Create work instructions and training material to ensure processes are followed accurately and consistently. Perform quality training as required. • Support the review of policies and procedures to meet regulatory requirements. • Attend line trials for new product initiatives to support technical risk mitigation as needed. • Travel as required. • All other duties as required. Budget Owner? No Requirements Required Skills & Experience: • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. • 3+ years’ experience in quality role within the cosmetics, personal care, or similar field. • Basic knowledge of quality management systems and cGMP guidance (ISO 9001, ISO 22716). • Experience performing Quality audits. • Experience with a variety of Quality competencies such as statistical sampling methods , root cause analysis, and CAPA management. • Advanced verbal and written communication skills. • Excellent interpersonal and team building skills. • Strong organizational skills. • Ability to multi-task and work independently – a highly motivated self-starter. • Proficient in Excel, Visio, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Experience with Oracle/NetSuite a plus. • Ability to collect and analyze complex data. • Fluent in English Physical Requirements: • Must be able to perform essential functions (with or without an accommodation) without posing a "direct threat" to the health and safety to self or others. Additional Information: • FORMA Brands takes a market-based approach to pay, and amounts will vary depending on your geographic location. The salary range reflected here is for positions based in the Greater Los Angeles area. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future without notice. • The Company reserves the right to alter, change, abolish and even combine jobs depending upon changing conditions.

Responsibilities

The Senior Specialist is responsible for managing inbound product quality inspections and ensuring compliance with cosmetics cGMP standards. They will lead non-conformance investigations, perform supplier audits, and maintain product quality documentation to meet business needs.