Director of Quality
Industry: Dietary Supplement Manufacturer.
United States · Quality & Regulatory · Retained Search · Director-Level
The Challenge — An urgent need for a quality leader who could build a QMS from the ground up
Our client, a dietary supplement manufacturer, needed an experienced Director of Quality to oversee all quality operations at their manufacturing facility. The role was critical, requiring the candidate to develop and implement a robust Quality Management System and successfully prepare the company for regulatory audits.
- Food Science degree with hands-on QA/QC leadership experience in dietary supplement manufacturing
- Deep expertise in FDA and GMP regulations, specifically 21 CFR Part 111
- Proven ability to work directly with the FDA and other regulatory agencies
Our Approach — A rapid, high-volume search built for an urgent technical hire
Because this was an urgent need, the Kalon Executive Search team moved quickly, leveraging our proprietary database, industry networks, and targeted search capabilities to deliver results on a tight timeline.
- Identified and screened 50 qualified candidates within one week
- Ran a thorough multi-stage interview process to narrow the field
- Selected the 3 strongest candidates and presented detailed qualifications to the client
- Coordinated client interviews within a week of the initial conversation
The Result — A quality leader in place, building compliance from day one
The client extended an offer to their top candidate, who accepted. The new Director of Quality was successfully onboarded and is currently focused on building out the company's quality systems, strengthening compliance, and ensuring audit readiness.
Outcome: A high-impact hire delivered under pressure — the Kalon team is proud to have delivered a high-impact hire that perfectly aligned with the client's urgent and technical requirements, connecting a high-growth brand with proven talent that could step in quickly, solve complex challenges, and drive long-term success.