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24 Seven Talent

Sales Rep

Los Angeles, CA · Hybrid

Sales Representative - Private Label Join a growing private label accessories business with an established foundation and significant opportunity to open new doors. This is a high-impact sales role ...

24 Seven Talent

Sales Rep

Los Angeles, CA · Hybrid

Sales Representative - Private Label Join a growing private label accessories business with an established foundation and significant opportunity to open new doors. This is a high-impact sales role ...

Collabera

Label Designer

Temecula, CA · On-site

S 3 in the Top 100 Diversity Owned Businesses in New Jersey 3 in the Top 100 Privately-held ... Conceptualizes multi-lingual packaging/labeling symbols, colors and graphics to create images and ...

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How much do private label jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for private label in California is $51,866.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $51,900.00 and $51,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a private label?

Private label jobs involve creating, sourcing, and selling products under a retailer’s or company’s own brand, rather than the manufacturer’s brand. Professionals in this field work on tasks such as product development, supplier negotiation, quality control, branding, and marketing. Private label specialists often collaborate with manufacturers to customize products, ensuring they meet quality standards and customer expectations. These roles are common in industries like retail, cosmetics, food, and consumer goods, where companies want to offer exclusive products and control pricing and branding.

How does a private label manager collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure product quality and timely delivery?

A Private Label manager works closely with suppliers to communicate product specifications, negotiate terms, and monitor production schedules. They also coordinate with internal teams such as quality assurance, marketing, and logistics to ensure that products meet brand standards and are delivered on time. Regular meetings and clear documentation are essential to align expectations and address any challenges that arise during the product lifecycle. Effective collaboration helps maintain product quality, fosters strong supplier relationships, and ensures successful product launches.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a private label manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Private Label Manager, you need expertise in product development, supply chain management, market analysis, and a background in business or marketing. Familiarity with sourcing platforms, inventory management systems, and certifications like Six Sigma or APICS is often beneficial. Strong negotiation, project management, and communication skills help foster vendor relationships and lead cross-functional teams effectively. These skills are crucial for successfully launching profitable private label products and maintaining a competitive edge in the market.

What is the difference between Private Label vs Product Developer?

AspectPrivate LabelProduct Developer
CredentialsTypically no specific certifications required, but marketing or branding experience helpsOften requires product management, engineering, or design certifications
Work EnvironmentRetail, manufacturing, or wholesale settings focused on brandingDesign, R&D, or engineering departments within companies or agencies
Employer & Industry UsageBrands seeking to sell products under their own labelCompanies developing new products or improving existing ones
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding branding and product sourcingUnderstanding product creation and innovation processes

Private Label professionals focus on branding, sourcing, and selling products under a retailer's or company's own label. Product Developers are involved in designing, creating, and improving products, often working in R&D or engineering. While both roles are connected to product offerings, Private Label emphasizes branding and supply chain, whereas Product Development centers on product design and innovation.

What cities in California are hiring for Private Label jobs?

Cities in California with the most Private Label job openings:

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Infographic showing various Private Label job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 79% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 5% Temporary. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $51,866 per year, or $24.9 per hour.

Quality Manager - Private Label

L&R Distributors

Encinitas, CA • On-site

$110K - $120K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 8 days ago

Job description

COMPANY

L&R Distributors is seeking Quality Manager that leads the end-to-end quality system for a Private Label company ensuring products meet consumer safety, regulatory, and brand standards across various beauty categories. This role owns quality KPIs, incident reporting and escalation, traceability, supplier/facility qualification, and production approval—while driving sustainability, risk management, and redundancy strategies across materials, components, and suppliers. The ideal candidate balances hands-on systems leadership with cross-functional partnership. The Quality Manager reports to the Vice President of Integrated Supply Chain.

Key Responsibilities

1) Quality Strategy, KPIs & Governance

  • Execute and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) aligned to industry standards for Cosmetics & OTC Personal Care Products (cGMP, ISO & MoCRA).
  • Establish and report Quality KPIs and dashboards including consumer incident rate, Vendor Scorecards, Blocking Failures and other standard metrics
  • Lead quarterly Quality Business Reviews with leadership; translate trends into action plans for design, sourcing, and manufacturing partners.
  • Own master standards & reference standards management including pre-production & production samples, COA/COCs, functional and aesthetic standards, print and color tolerances, stability/compatibility acceptance criteria.

2) Incident Reporting, CAPA & Escalation

  • Operate the consumer incident intake and triage process including coding, severity assessment, evaluation routing, and response letters.
  • Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and Corrective & Preventive Actions (CAPA) for consumer complaints, nonconformances, and returns; ensure timely closure and effectiveness verification.
  • Maintain and communicate the Quality Incident Reaction & Escalation Matrix (e.g., safety-related incidents, foreign matter, micro failures, packaging leakage, adverse events, mislabeling).
  • Coordinate field actions (holds, retrievals, recalls) with Operations, Regulatory, and Legal as applicable.
  • Provide trend analytics to drive product and process improvements upstream including scrap assessment & ESG design collaboration.

3) Traceability & Product Data Integrity

  • Ensure full product traceability from finished goods to batch/lot-level raw materials, components, and contract manufacturers/packers.
  • Maintain and audit Batch Records, Certificates of Analysis, MSDS/SDS where appropriate, and COC/COA from suppliers.
  • Lead trace exercises and mock recalls; validate traceability integrity across systems (ERP/PLM/QMS).

4) Facility Audits & Qualification

  • Develop and execute the Facility Audit & Qualification program for manufacturers, fillers, testing laboratories, and key component suppliers (GMP, hygiene, allergen/contaminant controls, change control).
  • Track audit findings, risk ratings, CAPAs, and requalification timelines.
  • Approve pilot runs, line trials, and Process Validation where applicable; verify documentation for high-risk categories.

5) Material Sourcing Strategy & Component Specifications

  • Collaborate with Sourcing to define material sourcing strategy, quality acceptance standards, COA/COC requirements, and supplier scorecards.
  • Own component spec sheets (dimensions, tolerances, resin type, PCR levels, barrier properties, sealing torque, decorative specs, ink/adhesive criteria, pump output, gasket/liner material).
  • Implement material and part compatibility guidelines (formula–package compatibility, migration, stress/crack testing, thermal risk & transit simulation).
  • Manage sample review (ENG, pilot, pre-production, and reference sets) and first article inspection (FAI) signoffs.
  • Identify and escalate development projects requiring third party Packaging Engineer support

6) Systems, Tools & Training

  • Administer QMS/PLM/ERP workflows for specs, NCR, CAPA, change control, and traceability.
  • Lead SOP creation and training for internal teams and suppliers; certify inspectors and line operators on critical-to-quality attributes.
  • Drive continuous improvement (Lean/Six Sigma projects) to reduce cost of poor quality and elevate consumer experience.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s in Engineering, Chemistry, Quality, or related field; advanced degree or certifications (e.g., ASQ CQE/CQA, ISO Lead Auditor, Six Sigma) preferred.
  • 7–10+ years in CPG beauty or closely related (cosmetics, personal care, OTC cosmetic-adjacent), with hands-on QMS leadership across suppliers and contract manufacturers.
  • Demonstrated expertise in GMP for cosmetics, micro/stability/compatibility fundamentals, and packaging quality for beauty categories.
  • Strong record in supplier quality, facility audits, CAPA/RCA, and production release.
  • Experience implementing redundancy, risk frameworks (FMEA), and sustainability-aligned quality standards.
  • Proficiency with QMS/PLM/ERP systems; strong data and dashboard/reporting skills.
  • Ability to travel as needed to CM locations during production runs, located in the Los Angeles area.

Core Competencies

  • Systems thinking; able to connect design, sourcing, and manufacturing to consumer outcomes.
  • Analytical decision-making and statistical literacy (SPC, sampling plans, AQL).
  • Clear communicator—effective with suppliers, leadership, and customer-facing teams.
  • Bias for action under ambiguity; disciplined escalation and follow-through.
  • Collaborative leadership; develops team capability and supplier partnerships.
  • Detail orientation on specs/artwork with strong documentation rigor.

Work Schedule:

Hybrid Schedule - Monday through Friday 8:30AM to 5:00PM with variation based on business demands (Mon & Fri remote, Tues - Thurs in-office)

Pay range: $110,000 to $120,000

The Company provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

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