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シニアQA/ Senior QA

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An international cosmetics ingredients company is looking for a Senior QA professional. The selected candidate will establish quality systems, oversee QA activities, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive continuous quality improvement across manufacturing operations. This is a hybrid and flexi-time role.

Responsibilities:

  • Establish and implement quality assurance systems, procedures, and standards for the organisation and new manufacturing facility
  • Develop and maintain quality documentation, specifications, COAs, change controls, and complaint handling processes
  • Lead quality audits and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing sites and external contract manufacturers
  • Ensure compliance with applicable quality standards, regulations, and customer requirements
  • Investigate quality issues and implement effective corrective and preventive actions
  • Collaborate with cross-functional and global teams to strengthen quality management systems and support manufacturing expansion

Requirements:

  • Experience creating and operating QA systems and procedures in line with actual manufacturing operations
  • Prior QA experience within manufacturing industries (cosmetics, cosmetic ingredients, chemical products)
  • Proven experience in quality control, audits, supplier management, and continuous improvement activities
  • Understanding of QA (Product specifications, COA management, Change control, Customer complaint handling)
  • Native level Japanese; business level English

About the Company:

A leading global manufacturer and supplier of specialty raw materials for the cosmetic and personal care industry, known for its innovative surface-treated pigments, dispersions, and sunscreen technologies. The company combines advanced formulation expertise with high-quality ingredients to help brands create cutting-edge, effective, and safe beauty products.

Keywords:

化学, ケミカル, メーカー, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: GV7WMY

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Procurement & Supply Chain

Focus: Quality Assurance

Industry: Manufacturing and Production

Salary: ¥6,000,000 - ¥8,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Mid Management

Language: Japanese - Native

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: GV7WMY-14F12E72

Date posted: 24 September 2026

Consultant: Linh Ngo