Manager - Quality

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Mativ is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The company offers a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that connect, protect, and purify our world.

Responsible for managing and monitoring the quality activities of manufacturing, supplier and customer operations. Acts as the Management Representative to oversee the Quality Management System in the facility and ensures QA personnel achieve the goals set for overall Quality Assurance/Quality Control systems, documentation, and reactive and proactive activities for the Dallas site.

• Plan, coordinate, and direct Quality Assurance/Quality Control programs and help establish standards that ensure continuous production of products.
• Appointed as a Management Representative who has the authority and responsibility for implementing and maintaining the Quality Management System and reporting to top management on QMS performance.
• Review and evaluate input related to the Quality Management System for compliance and trends.
• Directly manage and develop the Quality Team, demonstrating leadership in building talent and fostering a strong quality culture.
• Manage department priorities, budget, costs and resources; establish and maintain policy for documentation of all products.
• Audit production facility to ensure compliance with applicable international standards and regulatory requirements, including ISO 13485, ISO 22716, ISO 14971, and GMP’s – 21 CFR 210/211.
• Monitor and advise on the performance of the site Quality Management System, producing data and measuring quality operations against set standards.
• Review products, processes and systems on an ongoing basis to determine where improvements can be made and work with Quality, Supply Chain and Operations to establish procedures, standards, and systems.
• Work with Supply Chain and external suppliers to establish quality requirements for materials and components, collaborating with Operations and Engineering to establish procedures, specifications, standards, and systems.
• Drive transformational change and continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen quality processes and compliance, particularly in areas requiring turnaround.
• Manage the selection and development of people, resources, and budgets necessary to perform the functions of the department; train workforce as required in various quality methods, standards, and procedures.
• Ensure Quality Management System effectiveness and conformance to industry standards and applicable international and regulatory requirements; report to management on the effectiveness of the QMS.

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) in a technical field; chemistry preferred.
• 10 to 12 years of progressive experience in Quality Assurance / Quality Control roles within a healthcare manufacturing environment (e.g., OTC drug, medical device, or cosmetic), including decision‑making responsibility for compliance, audits, and Quality Management Systems.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience managing a Quality Team, with a demonstrated record of building and fostering a strong quality culture.
• Hands‑on experience with OTC drug manufacturing processes and compliance requirements (non‑negotiable).
• Experience in medical device and/or cosmetic manufacturing (preferred).
• Able to present projects and findings to large groups and interface effectively.
• Strong experience with writing procedures and standards.
• Excellent problem‑solving, analytical skills, and risk & crisis management.
• Excellent communication skills with internal and external customers.
• Knowledge of equipment and process validation principles (IQ, OQ, PQ) and their application in regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience hosting regulatory and customer audits (FDA, ISO) and managing critical quality systems, including water systems, environmental monitoring, stability programs, and product quality reviews (e.g., Annual Product Reviews).
• Self‑motivated, results‑driven professional with a strategic mindset and ability to influence cross‑functional teams.

• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.