QMS (Quality Management Systems) Lead

About Us

What do we consider our greatest asset? Our passionate team members

With a vision of creating quality skincare and cosmetic products for the most popular brands in the world, our founders established a company based on the principle of "no surprises." Since 1995, this vision has guided our growth, and we have developed into an organization that pushes the boundaries of formulating and manufacturing. With over 400 full-time employees, we continue to build a highly-engaged team that produces quality products for our customers. We are especially focused on collaboration and continuous improvement; we work together to learn from where we have been and to make where we are going even better.

Elevation Labs is proud to offer employees a competitive benefits package including: paid time off, paid holidays, maternity leave, 401k with company match, bonuses, health insurance with a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), dental and vision plans, life, A&D, short term and long term disability insurance plans and a company-paid employee assistance program (EAP).

Our Mission and Culture

Phenomenal Customer Experiences every day, through highly Engaged and Empowered Colleagues, while impacting our Community in a progressive way.

We believe that the best way to deliver phenomenal customer experiences is to create an environment where our employees feel appreciated and supported. We work to build trust through regular all-hands meetings and approachable leadership. We encourage meaningful relationships and thoughtful interactions between team members at all levels of our organization: our line leads value active engagement on the production floor, and our management team is committed to supporting employee growth and career development. As one of the largest companies in the area, we offer countless ways for you to follow your passion and grow your career.

Aside from our company culture, we are committed to making a positive impact within the larger Denver community. Throughout the year our employees host STEM Exposure events at local elementary and middle schools, and we also actively support multiple charities, including the local branches Toys for Tots.

Our Values

Act With Integrity We uphold the highest standard of integrity in all that we do. We honor our commitments and are transparent and honest with our customers, colleagues and communities.

Take Ownership We act with discipline and rigor. We hold ourselves accountable to follow the highest standards and deliver our commitments on time.

Seek Innovative Solutions We challenge the status quo and seek out innovative ways to improve all that we do, from product formulation to production efficiencies and cultural advancements.

Show Care and Respect We deeply care about the health, happiness and safety of our colleagues and communities. We treat others as we want to be treated.

Work And Win Together We believe that success depends on collaboration and teamwork. We work tirelessly with our partners, both internal and external, to deliver Phenomenal Experiences Every Day.

Job Summary:

The QMS Lead position supports all production areas and other departments in their effort to produce items that meet our highest quality standards. The QMS Lead is responsible for the organization of all documents involving audits, regulatory compliance, non-conformances and internal quality management systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the release to ship process. Ensure quality documentation is maintained and reviewed for discrepancies prior to authorizing finished good releases.
• Perform occasional internal gap analysis' based off regulatory requirements to stay current in our organization. Update and create documentation as needed based off gap analysis.
• Responsible for the occasional creation and updating of Quality Directives, SOPs, Job Aides, Training Documents and forms.
• Maintain and adhere to approval process for controlled documents
• Work cross functionally for input and approval of all controlled documents
• Maintains and owns environmental monitoring program in partnership with Quality Manager
• Conducts investigations in partnership with the Quality Manager on non-conformance reports including but not limited to customer complaints, internal reworks, CAPAs and deviations. Investigations include reviewing documentation and pulling retain samples if necessary.
• Perform periodic review of Production Quality Lead inspection results to ensure accuracy, adherence to required inspection frequencies, and action in the event of out-of-specification results when Packing Technicians need assistance in the lab or on the production floor
• Maintain communication with leads and management on problems and/or potential issues affecting production.
• Follows Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and Good Documentation Practices(GDP).
• Works with integrity to product a high-quality product according to the job manufacturing packet and product specifications.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Other duties as assigned or needed.

Elevation Labs provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Elevation Labs complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment at every location in which the Company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

The essential duties listed are representative of the major duties required of this job; ability to perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation is required. Elevation Labs may make reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitation of otherwise-qualified individuals with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

This job description is not designed or intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required for this job. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge & Skills:

Ideal Candidate Qualifications:

• Must be able to problem solve, show a high attention to details and be very self-motivated.
• Must be able to work with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to work productively with minimal supervision.
• Good communication skills

• Able to communicate with all levels of employees.
• See that lean manufacturing practices are being followed.
• Basic Math Skills.

Education/Experience:

• Quality Control Experience in personal care or related industry preferred.
• Experience working in a production environment preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to read, write, and speak English

Physical Demands:

• Regularly required to stand
• Frequently required to walk
• Regularly use hands and fingers to handle or feel
• Regularly reach with hands and arms
• Occasionally/frequently required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Frequently required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus, and ability to determine small differences in color. Must be able to accurately see all colors.

The physical demands identified above are representative of those that will be required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Work Environment:

• Regularly required to work in areas where chemical materials are encountered
• Regularly required to work in manufacturing areas with moving machinery
• Regularly required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment
• May involve exposure to shop environment including variable noise levels
• Must customarily have a high consciousness for personnel and equipment safety

In compliance with Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, we are disclosing the compensation range for roles that will be, or could be, performed in Colorado. Compensation for similar positions located outside of Colorado may differ.

If performed in Colorado, the base pay for this position is $25.00 per hour. This hourly pay may vary based on relevant factors including but not limited to experience, education, performance, scope of responsibilities, location and other considerations permitted by law.

Salary : $25