Salary
💰 $145,000 - $180,000 per year
About the role
- Report to the Operations Director of the Product Team and collaborate with Owned Brands (R&D, Packaging, Brand, Creative), Legal, Operations, and suppliers
- Lead artwork reviews and approvals to ensure compliance with FDA, EPA, FTC, FPLA, and evolving regulatory requirements
- Partner cross-functionally to substantiate claims, validate on-pack messaging, and design safety testing protocols
- Create and maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and secure sustainability certifications (e.g., Leaping Bunny, USDA BioPreferred)
- Manage required registrations with FDA/EPA for new products and facilities
- Own Grove’s quality systems, documentation, and standards; build and maintain quality agreements with suppliers and manufacturers
- Establish and oversee inspection and sampling plans (AQL) and apply SQC/SPC methods
- Track and analyze quality issues and consumer feedback; lead root cause investigations and CAPA
- Conduct supplier audits and on-site visits; lead line trials, pilot runs, and new production launches to ensure product quality and sustainability
Requirements
- 7+ years of Quality & Regulatory experience in CPG, ideally spanning VMS (vitamins, minerals, supplements), home, or personal care
- Understand industry frameworks and standards like ISO 9001, ISO 19011, ISO 22716, and cGMPs
- Fluent in statistical quality control tools (SQC, SPC, AQLs)
- Strong grasp of quality systems and structured problem-solving with a continuous improvement mindset
- Communicate with clarity and empathy in written reports and supplier interactions
- Hands-on factory experience and ability to diagnose manufacturing issues
- Strong organizational and leadership skills, balancing strategy with player-coach execution
- Ability to navigate a dynamic, high-growth environment and meet deadlines