Supervisor, Quality Control
Quality Control Supervisor
On‑Site | Regulated Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Full‑Time | QC Leadership / Hands‑On Role
A growing pharmaceutical manufacturing site is seeking a Quality Control Supervisor to lead day‑to‑day laboratory operations within a regulated, GMP environment. This role sits close to the bench and close to manufacturing, with direct responsibility for people leadership, execution, and compliance.
This is not a "desk supervisor" role. The right person understands how QC actually runs under pressure and knows how to keep data moving, teams aligned, and compliance intact without slowing the operation down.
This opportunity is ideal for someone who has been a senior analyst or lead, is already guiding others informally, and is ready to own accountability for a QC group.
What You'll Be Responsible For
QC Operations & Team Leadership
- Supervise daily activities of a QC laboratory (chemistry, microbiology, or assigned functional area)
- Assign work, monitor progress, and ensure testing is completed accurately and on time
- Provide technical guidance, coaching, and on‑the‑floor support to analysts
- Ensure shift coverage, training compliance, and appropriate workload distribution
Data Quality & Compliance
- Review and approve QC data, documentation, and test results for GMP compliance
- Ensure proper documentation practices and adherence to SOPs
- Support OOS, OOT, deviations, and laboratory investigations
- Maintain inspection‑ready laboratory conditions at all times
Cross‑Functional Support
- Partner with Manufacturing, QA, and other QC groups to support production timelines
- Communicate testing status, risks, and constraints clearly and early
- Support batch release activities and critical testing priorities
Training & Development
- Train, qualify, and mentor analysts on methods, techniques, and GMP expectations
- Identify skill gaps and support development plans for team members
- Reinforce a culture of accountability, quality, and continuous improvement
Continuous Improvement
- Identify inefficiencies, recurring issues, and improvement opportunities in lab operations
- Support implementation of improved workflows, documentation practices, and controls
- Drive consistency and predictability in daily execution
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, or related scientific discipline
- 5+ years of experience in a GMP Quality Control laboratory
- Prior experience as a QC Supervisor, Lead, or Senior Analyst with informal or formal leadership responsibility
- Strong understanding of GMPs, data integrity, and QC documentation practices
- Experience supporting investigations (OOS/OOT, deviations, CAPAs)
- Comfortable being on‑site and hands‑on in a fast‑moving manufacturing environment
- Clear communicator who can balance compliance with execution
Why This Role
- True ownership of a QC function, not just task coordination
- High visibility and direct impact on manufacturing success
- Opportunity to lead people, not just processes
- Stable, regulated environment with room to grow into management
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