QC Supervisor

Joining Oxoid Remel Microbiology, you’ll play an active part in helping deliver products that support accurate disease identification, targeted treatment, and microbiology testing around the world. Our teams are committed to quality, reliability, and continuous improvement, helping ensure customers receive products they can depend on.

As a Quality Control Supervisor, you’ll lead the day-to-day activities of our Quality Control laboratory in Lenexa, Kansas. You’ll oversee and develop a team of QC professionals, ensure products and testing activities meet established quality and regulatory requirements, and partner across functions to investigate issues and continuously improve laboratory performance.

This is a hands‑on leadership opportunity for someone who combines a strong microbiology laboratory background with people leadership, problem‑solving, and a commitment to quality.

The Quality Control Supervisor is responsible for the daily operations of the Quality Control laboratory, including product testing, product disposition, employee development, laboratory performance, and compliance with established procedures and applicable regulatory requirements.

You’ll lead a team of approximately 6–10 Quality Control employees and work closely with Quality, Manufacturing, Operations, and other cross‑functional partners. The role will also support investigations, new product and process introductions, continuous improvement initiatives, and laboratory safety.

This position is based in Lenexa, Kansas, and typically works Monday through Friday. Flexibility to work overtime and weekends when business needs require is essential.

• Lead the daily activities of the Quality Control laboratory, establishing priorities and assigning work to ensure testing and product disposition activities are completed effectively and on schedule.
• Manage, coach, train, and develop a team of approximately 6–10 Quality Control employees, including performance management and ongoing technical development.
• Ensure laboratory activities are performed in accordance with established Standard Operating Procedures, FDA requirements, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and applicable quality standards.
• Develop, document, implement, and maintain Quality Control procedures and testing practices.
• Investigate out‑of‑limit and unexpected test results, deviations, and product failures, including root cause analysis, risk assessments, and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to develop testing plans for new products and update existing testing methods in alignment with applicable CLSI and USP guidelines.
• Ensure timely review and disposition of finished goods to support business and customer needs.
• Lead the integration of new products, equipment, testing methods, and processes into the laboratory.
• Apply continuous improvement and Lean principles to improve laboratory efficiency, quality, and performance.
• Develop and maintain visual management tools and key performance indicators to provide visibility to laboratory performance and critical priorities.
• Lead 5S and standard work initiatives to maintain an organized, efficient, and compliant laboratory environment.
• Support the Quality Control Manager by monitoring departmental expenses against budget.
• Communicate critical testing priorities, backorders, risks, and laboratory status through daily management processes.
• Promote a strong safety culture through routine Gemba walks, employee engagement, and proactive identification and resolution of laboratory safety concerns.
• Partner effectively across departments to resolve quality and testing issues and support broader site and business priorities.

• Bachelor’s degree…