Head of Quality

About Us:

At Kimac, we’re a fast-growing contract manufacturer committed to excellence in GMP-compliant production. Our mission is simple: to make manufacturing efficient, transparent, and reliable. As we expand our capabilities and pursue additional certifications, we’re looking for a Head of Quality to help shape the foundation and future of our quality systems.

The Opportunity:

This is a key leadership role for someone who is both strategic and hands-on. We’re seeking an action-oriented quality professional who thrives in a dynamic startup environment. You’ll lead efforts to strengthen our internal quality systems, maintain GMP compliance, and prepare the company for future certifications and audits.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all QA/QC activities across production and related areas.
• Collaborate with production, business development, and leadership to ensure quality is integrated into every stage of operations.
• Develop, implement, and maintain SOPs, policies, and quality management systems in line with GMP standards.
• Enforce GMP/GDP practices on the production floor and ensure strict SOP adherence.
• Perform equipment cleaning verification and swab testing.
• Manage sample testing, retention, and coordination with third-party labs.
• Support production teams to ensure seamless documentation and batch record accuracy.
• Verify room and equipment cleaning and sanitation before production starts.
• Identify and implement opportunities to standardize and elevate internal processes.
• Prepare the organization for future certifications (ISO, NSF, Organic, etc.) and lead audit readiness.
• Train and mentor team members to strengthen quality culture and compliance.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Oversee quality review, approval, and release of incoming materials, in-process blends, and finished goods.
• Monitor testing schedules, material status, and quarantine/QA hold inventories.
• Ensure daily scale checks and calibration records are maintained.
• Assist with CAPA, nonconformance, and rework investigations.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Required Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication; detail-oriented and organized.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Skilled at multitasking across multiple production lines.
• Effective problem-solving and process improvement mindset.

Who You Are:

• Collaborative: Builds strong relationships across teams.
• Assertive & Action-Oriented: Takes initiative and drives results.
• Positive & Growth-Minded: Thrives in building and improving systems.
• Adaptable: Energized by change and startup environments.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in GMP manufacturing, preferably in nutraceuticals, food, or cosmetics.
• Demonstrated success in building or improving quality systems and documentation.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and audit preparation.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) strongly preferred.

Compensation:

Compensation and final role scope will be determined based on experience and the individual candidate. Our priority is finding the right person—someone who will thrive in a startup environment and grow with the company.