Quality Control Manager

Overview Quality Control Manager leads the QC laboratory team in executing quality operations strategies that drive strong performance, reliable delivery, and continuous improvement. This role oversees laboratory performance indicators and ensures sampling, testing, and evaluation of incoming raw materials, bulk products, in-process materials, and finished goods are completed against approved specifications and standard operating procedures. Responsibilities Manages the performance and development of laboratory staff in multiple labs; provides leadership to chemistry and microbiology QC lab supervisors to ensure operational alignment and appropriate development coaching. Oversees the chemistry and microbiology lab supervisors to ensure compliance, alignment, and optimum lab performance against appropriate standards and procedures. Ensures assigned areas are adequately resourced, and staff properly trained in relevant processes, procedures and methods and able to perform duties efficiently, effectively and safely. Oversees department for recruiting, hiring, assigning, directing, developing and evaluating staff to achieve project milestones and function‑specific activities. Monitors and evaluates staff performance, providing coaching and development opportunities to drive optimal performance. Provides leadership to the chemistry and microbiology quality control teams in sampling, testing and associated activities in support of manufacturing and supply chain operations. Sets strategy, direction, and goals for the assigned team in conjunction with divisional leadership and in alignment with corporate objectives. Leads key quality management, process deployment and continuous improvement projects and initiatives. Provides oversight and prioritization for laboratory activities associated with chemical, physical and microbiological testing of incoming raw materials, bulk and finished products. Functions as process owner for key quality processes within assigned areas of responsibility, ensuring excellent delivery, performance and continuous improvement. Ensures the appropriate investigation processes have been followed ensuring root cause analysis and corrective action have been identified for non‑conformances or deviations from SOPs. Monitors laboratory spending against budget and recommends capital expenditures to ensure cost effective laboratory operations. Develops, reviews, revises, or approves standard operating procedures (SOPs), test methods, specifications and other quality documents as required. Represents Quality Control on cross‑functional projects, teams and meetings originating from Operations, Tech Ops, R&D, Regulatory, etc. Coordinates with LIMS Administrator on LIMS development activities to ensure system functionality and accuracy. Manages and liaises with outside Contract Laboratories. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Education: Requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, microbiology, biology or other related science. Advanced degree preferred. Certification: ASQ or Six Sigma/Lean certification with continuous process improvement experience is preferred. Experience: Requires seven to ten years’ experience in a consumer‑packaged goods company such as Nutraceutical, Dietary Supplement or Pharmaceutical testing laboratory operations, including a minimum of five years supervisory experience. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Demonstrated success as a leader and developer of technical staff. Demonstrated teamwork and leadership skills to facilitate interaction with cross‑functional team members such as Manufacturing, QA and QC, Regulatory and outside vendors and consultants. Strong project, organizational, computer, statistical, and time management skills. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Comprehensive knowledge of physical, chemical and microbiological analysis, manufacturing operations, and current Good Laboratory Practices. Demonstrated knowledge of good laboratory safety practices and ability to manage a QC laboratory safely in accordance with standard operating procedures and good manufacturing practices. Thorough understanding of operation of laboratory equipment such as HPLC, ICP, Spectrophotometer, GC, FTIR, and dissolution apparatus. Experience with lab information systems (LIMS) is preferred. Physical Requirements Almost continuous exercise of manipulative skills, walking, standing. Exposed to minor health hazards. Frequent, intermittent, intense and/or close attention to detail. Environment Constant exposure to disagreeable elements. Safety The incumbent must be able to perform this job safely in accordance with standard operating procedures and good manufacturing practices, without endangering the health or safety of self or others. Supervisory Responsibility The incumbent has direct supervisory responsibility for one to five employees and indirect supervisory responsibility for up to 50. Benefits and Compensation National Target Base Pay Range: $100,000.00 – $166,000.00. For candidates in California and the New York metro, the Target Base Pay Range is $110,000.00 – $184,000.00. Base pay is only one component of our total rewards offerings, and may also include an annual performance bonus, Medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401K match, and other wellness benefits. The position may also require overtime hours as needed. 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