Quality Control Manager

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Ourvita is the largest Europe-based CDMO for food supplements, with a strong global presence. Backed by over 3,000 dedicated professionals worldwide, we pride ourselves on a customer‑centric approach and a culture built on expertise, resilience, service quality, and consumer insight—working together to create innovative and impactful solutions. Our vision is to make high‑quality health and medical products accessible whenever and wherever they are needed, transforming lives and advancing healthcare globally.

Through our commitment to development, distribution, and strategic partnerships, we strive to deliver excellence across the entire value chain. We are currently seeking a skilled and experienced Quality Control (QC) Manager to join our team and contribute to this mission.

The Quality Control (QC) Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Quality Control laboratory, including analytical and microbiological testing, ensuring compliance with cGMP, regulatory standards, and company procedures. This role manages QC operations such as incoming material inspections, product release, stability programs, and test method development and validation. The QC Manager provides leadership, technical expertise, and continuous improvement initiatives while serving as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for QC functions.

• Manage day-to-day operations of QC laboratories (Analytical and Micro) to ensure timely and accurate testing.
• Schedule QC team members and resources to meet organizational commitments.
• Ensure compliance with GMPs, SOPs, and regulatory requirements (21 CFR 111/211, NSF, FDA, etc.).
• Oversee incoming material inspections, sampling, and disposition of components and finished products.
• Develop, validate, and maintain test methods and specifications for raw materials and finished products.
• Review and approve technical reports, SOPs, protocols, and laboratory documentation.
• Investigate and document deviations, OOS results, and implement CAPAs.
• Manage stability programs and ensure timely reporting.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of all QC data, review data for compliance with specifications. Represents QC in cross‑functional project teams and client interactions.
• Identify and implement process improvements and best practices.
• Support internal and external audits and regulatory inspections.
• Supervise day-to-day operations of assigned team or work groups to ensure organizational and objectives are met.

Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices.

• Stop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures.
• Correct or report any observed safety hazards.
• Support safety policies and programs.

• Provides leadership and direction to the Quality Control (QC) team.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
• Interviews, hires, and trains employees; plans, assigns, and directs work; appraises performance; rewards and disciplines employees; addresses complaints and resolves problems.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemistry or related scientific field.
• Minimum 7–10 years of experience in QC operations within pharmaceutical, food, or dietary supplement industry.
• Minimum 5 years of supervisory/management experience in a cGMP laboratory environment.
• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.

• Capable of interaction at all levels of the organization
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Excellent technical knowledge of analytical chemistry and microbiology.
• Proficiency with analytical techniques and instruments: HPLC/UPLC, GC, LC‑MS/MS, ICP‑MS, KF, UV/Vis, FTIR.
• Familiarity with compendial standards (USP, FCC, AOAC).
• Strong organizational, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Computer proficiency (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access).
• Experience supporting regulatory and third‑party audits.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Basic Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Short Term Disability (STD) and Long‑Term Disability (LTD) benefits at no cost to employees
• Holiday pay and Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Opportunities for advancement
• Fitness discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement

If you are a motivated and skilled Quality Control (QC) Manager with a passion for excellence, we encourage you to apply today and join our dynamic team at Ourvita.

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Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, and Management

Manufacturing and Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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