Quality Control Manager

Natureplex is a dynamic privately held pharmaceutical manufacturer dedicated to revolutionizing over-the-counter medicines and electrolytes. Founded in 2001 we proudly offer proprietary brands private label products and contract packaging services. With our two locations in Memphis Tennessee and Olive Branch Mississippi we are on an exciting journey of rapid expansion creating incredible opportunities for career advancement and personal growth.

Natureplex is seeking an experienced Quality Control Manager to lead laboratory operations and quality control activities in our FDA-regulated manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for overseeing analytical and microbiological testing managing quality systems supporting regulatory compliance and leading a team dedicated to ensuring product quality and customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong experience in pharmaceutical OTC biologics medical device or food manufacturing. They possess excellent analytical skills a solid understanding of FDA and GMP requirements and the ability to lead teams while driving continuous improvement initiatives.

In addition to career growth we also offer a range of benefits and perks to our employees.

These include:

- Paid Vacation

- Medical Insurance with 80% coverage for employees and 20% for dependents

- Dental and vision insurance

- Short-term Disability

- Voluntary Life Insurance

- Company-paid life insurance

- 401(k) plan with company-matching

- Weekly pay

- ZayZoon - gives you instant access to your wages ahead of payday

We provide equal employment opportunities and create a safe and fair work environment for all employees.

Natureplex participates in E-Verify.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily Quality Control laboratory operations including analytical and microbiological testing.
• Oversee testing of raw materials in-process materials and finished products.
• Lead investigations related to deviations CAPAs OOS results and quality issues.
• Manage stability programs laboratory validations and change control activities.
• Develop review and maintain laboratory procedures specifications and test methods.
• Ensure compliance with FDA regulations GMP GDP GLP and company quality standards.
• Monitor quality metrics and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Train coach and develop laboratory personnel.
• Support internal audits customer audits and regulatory inspections.
• Collaborate with Operations Engineering Purchasing and other departments to resolve quality concerns.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelors degree in Chemistry Microbiology Biology or a related scientific field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment.
• Previous supervisory or management experience.
• Strong knowledge of FDA regulations GMP GDP and GLP requirements.
• Experience with laboratory instrumentation including HPLC GC FTIR and wet chemistry testing.
• Strong analytical investigation technical writing and problem-solving skills.

Preferred

• Experience in OTC pharmaceuticals biologics medical devices personal care or food manufacturing.
• Lean Six Sigma certification.
• Experience managing both analytical and microbiology laboratory functions.

At Natureplex quality is at the center of everything we do. This position offers the opportunity to lead a critical function in a growing FDA-regulated manufacturing environment while directly impacting product quality compliance and customer satisfaction.

Full-time Monday through Friday. Additional hours weekends or alternative schedules may be required based on production needs audits investigations or business demands.