QC Lab Supervisor

SUMMARY / OBJECTIVE

This role supervises the QC lab and QA teams and provides technical support for production by means of chemical and physical analysis of production concentrates and finished products. Maintain quality standards by adhering and upholding programs to safeguard product safety and quality.

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Supervise and direct all routine Quality Control Lab and Quality Assurance functions and staff.
• Responsible for all phases of physical and chemical evaluation and analysis of materials, packaging and goods produced
• Evaluate staffing requirements, levels and performance; recommend actions as appropriate
• Interface with all other departments in routine technical matters
• Statistical evaluation of quantitative data for executive management
• Collect and present analytical data generated by the Quality Control Team for both internal projects and externally where required. Support the Quality team during regulatory audits, including presenting information and supporting laboratory tours
• Develop quality control plans by identifying critical control points and preventive measures; establishing critical limits, monitoring procedures, corrective actions and verification procedures; monitoring inventories
• Validate quality processes by working with Production and other departments to establish components and assembly specifications and quality attributes and updating quality assurance procedures
• Maintains and improves component and assembly quality by completing audits, investigating internal and external customer complaints, working with other members of management to develop product and engineering design improvements and manufacturing and inspection methods
• Prepares quality documentation and reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information and trends including failed processes, stability studies, parts rejects, corrective actions and re-validations
• Assist in development of departmental budget; monitor purchases and expenses on routine basis
• Completes special projects as deemed necessary
• Responsible for providing monthly safety/CGMP training for department and oversee general training & training documentation for personnel
• Oversee the cleanliness of the Quality Control laboratory areas as needed to maintain a safe and clean working environment
• Oversee staff chemists in troubleshooting analytical methods, instrumentation problems, and production issues
• Understand, exercise, and enforce all cGMP and safety requirements and procedures
• Promote compliance with BIL policies, procedures, quality standards and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) as well as safety and environmental regulations. Participate, as required, in safety and GMP training sessions, and other company training sessions

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must have strong verbal and writing skills along with strong communication skills. Must be able to speak, read, and write in English, Spanish a plus.
• Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to multi-task
• Flexibility with schedule including shift work.
• Requires knowledge with basic math skills.
• Must successfully pass a background check and drug screen
• Strong managerial and leadership skills
• Ability to use laboratory equipment such as a microscope, incubators, autoclaves, hot plates, laboratory glassware, pipettes, etc.
• Strong knowledge in laboratory safety
• Flexibility with schedule including shift work
• Overtime may be required with very little notice

• Directly supervises a staff of chemists, Microbiologists, and incoming Raw Materials team, responsibilities include training employees and directing work.

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; and…