Senior Director - Quality

KDC is a network of best-in-class custom formulators and manufacturers of color cosmetics, skincare, haircare, bath & body, fragrance, deodorant, home, health, industrial, and auto care products. KDC delivers high-touch innovation, operational excellence, and speed to market to well-known and emerging beauty, personal, and specialty companies from coast to coast. KDC has its head office in Longueuil, Québec. In addition, KDC has 10 operating facilities located throughout North America. Altogether, the company employs nearly 4,800 talented and dedicated employees in North America.

Senior Director, Quality Assurance

Location: Ohio (Multi-Site Oversight: Columbus and Groveport)

Lead with Purpose and Drive Quality!

If you thrive in a fast-paced, regulated environment, this role is for you.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead the charge in building a strong, unified quality culture across multiple sites.
• Be the voice of quality by managing relationships with customers and regulatory agencies.
• Drive continuous improvement in our Quality Management System, with a sharp focus on CAPA and FDA compliance.
• Mentor and empower a high-performing QA team, fostering growth, accountability, and excellence.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, R&D, and senior leadership to ensure quality is rooted in everything we do.
• Track, report, and act on KPIs that matter.
• Stay ready and ensure compliance with SOPs, GMPs, and corporate standards.
• Take training initiatives that keep our teams sharp and compliant.

What We Need from You:

• A Bachelor’s degree in life science or related field (Master’s is a plus!)
• 10+ years in a regulated industry (pharma, cosmetics, biologics, etc.), ideally in contract manufacturing
• 5+ years of leadership experience (you know how to build and lead strong teams)
• Deep knowledge of FDA regulations, GMP, and quality systems
• Strong communication skills (you can talk shop with scientists and simplify for execs)
• A calm, confident presence on the job

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a company that’s shaping the future of beauty, wellness, and personal care
• Work with passionate, driven professionals who care about quality and innovation
• Enjoy a collaborative culture where your voice matters
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for growth

KDC-ONE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. I understand that employment with KDC-ONE Company is at-will, meaning that I or KDC-ONE Company may terminate my employment at any time, or for any reason consistent with applicable state or federal law. I understand that KDC-One requires the successful completion of a drug and/or alcohol test as a condition of employment.