Belle Aire Creations · 1 month ago
Director of Quality Control
Round Lake Park, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$100K/yr - $125K/yr
5+ years expBelle Aire Creations is a creative fragrance and flavor house offering the latest in perfumery and taste technology. The Director of Quality Control will be responsible for ensuring the quality of products, leading the Quality Control team, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
BeautyCosmeticsManufacturing
Responsibilities
Develop and implement quality control policies and procedures to ensure the consistent quality of products
Monitor and maintain adherence to quality standards and industry best practices
Supervise and lead a team of quality control technicians, provide guidance, coaching, and performance feedback to team members
Conduct regular quality audits and inspections
Conduct and oversee customer requested audits
Oversee the testing and inspection of raw materials and finished products
Collaborate with production team to identify and address quality issues in a timely manner
Analyze test data and implement corrective actions as needed
Maintain accurate and detailed records of quality control activities, test results, and non-conformities
Ensure compliance with documentation and reporting requirements
Identify areas for process improvement and efficiency gains in quality control procedures
Implement quality improvement initiatives and best practices
Conduct root cause analysis and corrective action planning for quality deviations
Develop, update, and communicate health, safety, and environmental policies, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and industry standards
Partner with key stakeholders to promote a culture of safety and environmental responsibility throughout the organization
Monitor and ensure compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations and environmental laws
Conduct regular safety inspections and environmental assessments
Develop and deliver HSE training programs for employees and contractors
Lead safety orientation programs for new hires and promote safe work practices and hazard awareness
Establish and oversee incident reporting and investigation procedures
Respond to and investigate safety incidents, accidents, and environmental spills
With department managers, identify and implement corrective and preventive actions
Develop and maintain emergency response plans and procedures, and conduct drills and exercises to ensure preparedness for potential emergencies
Develop and implement safety policies that meet or exceed OSHA requirements
Develop and manage budgets for QC and HSE activities, including resource allocation and cost control
Generate regular reports on quality control and HSE performance, trends, and key metrics
Ensure compliance with all federal, state and local safety regulations
Ensure that hazardous waste is removed in compliance with all applicable laws
Present findings and recommendations to upper management
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in chemistry, microbiology, engineering or related field
Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in Quality Control
Odor Evaluation experience and training
Onsite presence required
Experience with audit readiness
Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making capability
Demonstrated technical writing skills
Proven cross-functional leadership and project management experience
Strong leadership, people management, interpersonal and team-building skills
Familiarity with regulatory requirements and standards relevant to the industry (e.g., FDA, ISO, EPA)
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills
Production skills: Knowledge of Good manufacturing processes (GMP's)
Ability to work well under pressure
Deadline oriented
IT skills - Proficiency in using common PC applications
Excellent ability to work with others
Apply principles of rational systems to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, visual, or schedule form
Vocalize and explain detailed data and problem-solve, both in-person and by telephone
Compose routine correspondence on own initiative
Make comprehensive notes in English
May involve a large volume of such composition
Must have ability to work well under pressure
Send follow-up emails and provide requested documentation to other departments
Maintain clear and timely communication with other departments, providing status updates as needed
Assist with work scheduling as directed by the Quality Manager
Collaborate effectively with team members and provide support as needed
Must be able to lift 40-lbs onto waist high shelves
Must be able to lift and carry a min of 25lbs
Employee will frequently use fingers, walk and distinguish basic colors
Employee will continuously use both hands, sit for extended periods of time, and use rapid or well-developed coordination simultaneously
Must be able to hear and understand work direction in a loud, distracting environment
Must be able to judge distance, identify details, and view computer screen regularly
Company
Belle Aire Creations
Belle Aire Creations is a fragrance manufacturer company.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-12-02Acquired
Leadership Team
Stacey David
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
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