Quality Manager

Job Description

Quality Assurance (QA) Manager

Position: QA Manager

Location: Joyalways-129 S. Technology Drive, Reidsville, NC 27320

Employment Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Monday–Friday (with flexibility for production needs)

Compensation: $96,000 - $110,000

About Us

We are a rapidly growing wet wipe manufacturing company focused on producing high quality, safe, and compliant products for consumer, industrial, and healthcare markets. As we expand production and strengthen our quality systems, we’re seeking a hands on, detail driven QA Manager who can elevate our quality program and ensure every product meets the highest standards.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast paced manufacturing environment, understands regulated hygiene products, and is ready to build and refine quality systems as the company scales.

About the Role

The QA Manager will oversee all quality assurance and quality control activities across the facility. You will ensure compliance with FDA regulations, ISO standards, GMPs, customer specifications, and internal quality systems. This role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and the ability to collaborate across production, R&D, maintenance, and leadership teams.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage the QA/QC team, including training, scheduling, and performance development

Oversee all quality systems, including document control, batch records, testing protocols, and corrective actions

Ensure compliance with FDA 21 CFR, ISO 9001, GMP, and customer-specific requirements

Develop and maintain SOPs, quality manuals, and inspection procedures

Manage incoming raw material inspections, in process checks, and finished goods testing

Conduct internal audits and coordinate external audits (regulatory, customer, certification)

Investigate nonconformances and lead root cause analysis and CAPA activities

Partner with production to ensure quality standards are met on converting and packaging lines

Maintain environmental monitoring, sanitation verification, and microbiological testing programs

Approve product releases and ensure accurate documentation for traceability

Support new product development with quality input and validation testing

Track and report quality KPIs to leadership

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Engineering, Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)

3–5+ years of QA/QC experience in wet wipes, personal care, hygiene products, food, pharma, or similar regulated manufacturing

Strong knowledge of GMP, ISO 9001, and FDA requirements for nonwoven or hygiene products

Experience leading audits and managing CAPA programs

Ability to interpret technical specifications, testing results, and regulatory requirements

Strong communication, leadership, and problem solving skills

Comfortable working in a fast paced, growing manufacturing environment

Preferred Experience (Not Required)

Experience in wet wipe converting, nonwovens, or liquid formulation

Knowledge of microbiological testing and environmental monitoring

Experience with ERP or QMS software

Lean manufacturing or Six Sigma background

Physical Requirements

Ability to walk the production floor regularly

Ability to lift up to 25–40 lbs occasionally

Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with varying temperatures and noise levels

Why Join Us

Opportunity to build and strengthen a quality program in a growing company

High visibility and direct impact on product quality and customer satisfaction

Supportive, team oriented culture

Career growth as the company expands

Benefits:

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Full-time