Quality Control Supervisor
Summerville, SC - USA
Job Summary
Operating Schedules
- 2nd Shift 3:00pm - 11:30pm Monday - Friday
- 3rd Shift 11:00pm - 7:30am Monday - Friday
This role is not just a QC technical role; its primarily a people leadership operational leadership position in a GMP manufacturing environment.
The ideal candidate:
- Has direct supervisory experience managing frontline quality manufacturing or lab personnel
- Has experience in regulated manufacturing (strong preference: dietary supplements pharma biotech medical device or food)
- Can confidently lead a team on off-shift/weekend operations with minimal oversight
- Is comfortable making real-time quality decisions involving:
- product holds/releases
- deviations
- nonconforming material
- escalation of production quality issues
- Train mentor and support Quality Control Inspection personnel to ensure they are confident capable and successful in their roles.
- Ensure team members are properly trained on quality procedures cGMP requirements safety practices and chemical hazard awareness before taking on new responsibilities.
- Provide regular coaching feedback and performance evaluations to help employees grow and develop their careers.
- Build a strong high-performing team by attracting developing and retaining top talent.
- Oversee inspection activities for incoming materials in-process production and finished products to ensure quality standards are consistently met.
- Verify that sampling plans inspection procedures and defect classifications are applied correctly and consistently.
- Review and support the handling of nonconforming materials deviations and rework activities according to established procedures.
- Maintain compliance with cGMP FDA OSHA and other applicable regulatory requirements.
- Partner closely with Production and other departments to ensure timely quality inspections and efficient product flow.
- Maintain awareness of contamination prevention practices and ensure proper precautions are followed during sampling and inspection activities.
- Support quality inspection activities on the production floor and understand the manufacturing process from raw material receipt through finished product release.
- Ensure inspection measuring and testing equipment is properly calibrated maintained and suitable for use.
- Lead investigations into quality issues identify root causes and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
- Identify opportunities to improve processes systems and team performance through collaboration across departments.
- Make informed decisions within established guidelines and take action when product quality or compliance is at risk including stopping a process when necessary.
- Promote a culture of accountability quality and continuous improvement.
- Maintain a strong understanding of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) cGMPs company policies and regulatory expectations.
- Serve as a subject matter resource for quality processes and help train others on best practices.
- Demonstrate strong attention to detail ensuring documentation is accurate complete and audit-ready.
- Consistently model safe work practices and adherence to company standards.
- 25 years in regulated manufacturing
- Strong preference: dietary supplements or pharmaceuticals
- 13 years of people leadership / supervisor experience
- Experience in:
- GMP / cGMP environments
- Inspections / Quality checks
- Investigations / Deviations / CAPA
- Comfortable working weekend overnight shift (3rd shift)
- Strong communication and ability to hold team accountable
- Competitive compensation
- 100% company-paid medical dental and vision insurance coverage for employees
- Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
- Company- paid life insurance
- 401k plan with employer matching contributions up to 4%
- Gym membership reimbursement
- Monthly allowance of Thorne supplements
- Paid time off volunteer time off and holiday leave
- Training professional development and career growth opportunities
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
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