Site Quality Manager

Site Quality Manager About the Role Are you a strategic and hands‑on quality leader passionate about consumer safety and operational excellence? Our client is seeking a Site Quality Manager to oversee and continually improve the Quality Management System at a major cosmetics manufacturing site, ensuring all products meet stringent regulatory, customer, and corporate standards. As a key member of the site’s Executive Committee, you will lead quality teams, manage audits and certifications, and drive a culture of continuous improvement across production, packaging, and support functions. Experience Significant experience (8+ years) in a senior quality role within cosmetics, pharmaceutical, or food manufacturing environments. Proven track record managing quality systems, audits, and compliance with GMP and international quality standards. Background in leading cross‑functional quality initiatives and working with regional or global quality teams is highly advantageous. Skills Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, develop, and empower quality teams while fostering accountability and autonomy. Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities, with experience using quality data to drive preventive and corrective actions. Clear and confident communicator in French and English, able to influence stakeholders at all levels and represent quality in executive forums. Qualifications Engineer‑level or master’s degree (Bac+5) in Quality, Engineering, or a related scientific field. In‑depth knowledge of GMP, ISO 22716, ISO 13485, FDA requirements, and related regulatory frameworks. Key Responsibilities Organise, coordinate, and continuously improve the site Quality Management System in line with corporate policy and regulatory standards. Lead, coach, and develop the site quality teams, chairing quality meetings and ensuring effective follow‑up on actions and projects. Act as the quality lead for all external and internal audits, managing certifications and ensuring timely closure of any findings. Oversee product quality validation, ensuring all products comply with specifications and legal requirements before release to market. Own and implement the site Quality Improvement Plan, monitoring quality indicators and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Ensure consumer safety by proactively managing quality risks, leading vulnerability reviews, and coordinating critical event and CEP processes. Provide expert technical support to production, group leaders, and service managers, promoting best practice sharing within and across sites. Manage the site quality budget and contribute to strategic decisions as part of the site’s Executive Committee. Apply Now Apply Now. Join a global organisation committed to protecting, caring for, and nourishing consumers through trusted health, hygiene, and nutrition brands. This is an opportunity to shape the quality agenda at a strategically important cosmetics site and to lead impactful improvements in product safety and performance. Location: Chartres, Centre-Val de Loire, France Our client values diversity and is committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and has equal opportunities. Any qualified application will be considered without discrimination, and reasonable accommodations are available to support a fair and accessible recruitment process. Seniority level: Director Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing Industries: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Food and Beverage Manufacturing, and Chemical Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr