Quality Management Systems Manager

Nordic Naturals

. Lead the evaluation, integration, and administrative oversight of a unified electronic Quality Management System (eQMS) across HQ, Vista, and warehouse locations.

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeVista • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $109,000 - $129,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Quality Management Systems (QMS) and regulatory compliance within cGMP environments, with a strong focus on quality assurance, document control, and cross-functional collaboration. Proven ability to lead teams, manage audits, and drive quality initiatives that align with corporate objectives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Quality Management Systems (QMS)CGMP ComplianceChange Control ManagementRoot Cause Analysis (RCA)Regulatory Audit Experience

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Hard Skills

Quality AssuranceQuality EngineeringAnalytical CapabilitiesRisk Mitigation (FMEA, HACCP)Document ControlChange Control ProcessesQuality Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)Batch Record EvaluationRegulatory Standards EvaluationSupervisory Experience

Soft Skills

Influencing Cross-Functional TeamsCollaborationAccountabilityWritten CommunicationVerbal Communication

Tools & Technologies

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) SoftwareSAPPLM/eQMS SoftwareFilemakerSmartsheetMicrosoft Office Suite

Industry Keywords

Dietary Supplement ManufacturingFood ManufacturingPharmaceutical ManufacturingNon-Conformance Report (NCR)Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA)

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the evaluation, integration, and administrative oversight of a unified electronic Quality Management System (eQMS) across HQ, Vista, and warehouse locations.
Oversee Document Control and manage Change Control processes for SOPs, Master Formulas, and Packaging Specifications.
Direct cross-functional Non-Conformance Report (NCR) and Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) investigations and execution.
Manage the internal cGMP audit schedule across production, compounding, packaging, and laboratory areas.
Serve as a quality contact during FDA, NSF, and third-party regulatory audits when needed.
Partner with Manufacturing, Operations, Product Development, and Technical Engineering teams to streamline quality workflows, eliminate production bottlenecks, and support product launches and plant trials.
Establish, track, and report quality KPIs and monthly metrics to the Director of Quality and leadership.
Supervise, mentor, and evaluate direct reports within Quality Systems and Document Control.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Biology, Bioengineering, Quality Systems, or related scientific discipline required.
5+ years of direct experience in Quality Assurance or Quality Engineering within a cGMP dietary supplement, food, or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment, with 3+ years in a supervisory/management capacity.
High proficiency with Quality Management Systems (QMS) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software (e.g., SAP).
Working knowledge with PLM/eQMS software platforms, Filemaker, Smartsheet.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Advanced analytical capabilities in root cause investigation (RCA) and risk mitigation (FMEA, HACCP).
Ability to influence cross-functional teams, drive accountability, and foster a collaborative, compliance-minded quality culture.
Exceptional precision in evaluating complex documentation, batch records, investigations, and regulatory standards.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills for presenting quality findings and leading regulatory audit defense.
Ability to align QMS objectives with long-term corporate growth and operational scale.