Quality & Regulatory Systems Manager
Accountabilities: The Quality & Regulatory Systems Manager will oversee critical quality management processes, supplier governance, and regulatory compliance initiatives while driving continuous improvement across the organization.
Lead supplier quality and contract manufacturer approval programs to ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards.
Develop supplier scorecards, monitor performance metrics, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
Coordinate supplier and external manufacturing audits in partnership with internal quality and sourcing teams.
Manage Quality Management System (QMS) processes, including document control, change management, CAPAs, non-conformances, variances, and master documentation.
Maintain centralized document management systems, ensuring accurate version control, approvals, distribution, and accessibility.
Design and improve quality workflows, repositories, and tracking tools that support scalability and operational efficiency.
Develop quality dashboards, KPIs, executive reports, and supplier performance metrics to monitor system effectiveness.
Analyze quality data, identify trends and risks, and implement corrective actions to strengthen compliance and operational performance.
Manage regulatory registrations, renewals, labeling requirements, and compliance activities across applicable jurisdictions.
Support commercialization efforts by ensuring supplier approvals, material qualifications, packaging reviews, and regulatory requirements are completed on schedule.
Coordinate change management initiatives and facilitate collaboration across quality, regulatory, R&D, supply chain, operations, and external partners.
Build scalable governance processes that support innovation while maintaining regulatory compliance and product quality.
Requirements:
The ideal candidate combines expertise in quality systems, regulatory compliance, supplier management, and continuous improvement with strong analytical and project management capabilities.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with at least 7 years in quality, regulatory, or related disciplines.
Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Supplier Quality, Food Manufacturing, or a related field.
Strong knowledge of FDA, USDA, AAFCO, animal food regulations, supplier quality systems, state registrations, and external manufacturing oversight.
Experience managing Quality Management Systems (QMS), document control, change management, supplier governance, and specification management.
Proven ability to develop dashboards, KPIs, scorecards, and reporting tools using quality and operational data.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify trends, evaluate risks, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Excellent project management skills with experience managing multiple priorities and cross-functional programs.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across all organizational levels.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and business analysis capabilities.
A collaborative mindset with a commitment to operational excellence, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Benefits:
Competitive annual salary of $110,000 - $120,000 .
Fully remote work opportunity.
Full-time exempt position.
Opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization focused on product quality and innovation.
Cross-functional collaboration with quality, regulatory, R&D, supply chain, and operations leaders.
Professional growth through ownership of strategic quality systems and continuous improvement initiatives.
Opportunity to help build scalable quality and regulatory processes that support long-term business success.
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