Second Shift Quality Assurance Lead

Merit Manufacturing•Warren, MI

13d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Second Shift Quality Assurance Lead who will be the go-to quality leader during second shift, partnering with Production to ensure every product leaving our facility meets customer expectations and Merit Manufacturing's high standards. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will spend your shift on the production floor coaching Quality Inspectors, making critical quality decisions, resolving issues before they become problems, and ensuring our operation remains compliant, efficient, and audit-ready. The ideal candidate leads by example, communicates with confidence, and is not afraid to stop production when quality is at risk.

Requirements

3+ years of Quality Assurance experience in a manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of GMPs, FDA regulations, and quality systems.
Experience reviewing production documentation and conducting product inspections.
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Strong communication skills with the ability to coach employees and collaborate across departments.
Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Previous leadership, Lead, or Supervisor experience preferred.
Experience in personal care, cosmetics, food, pharmaceutical, or consumer packaged goods manufacturing is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead the Second Shift Quality Team: Coach, mentor, and support Quality Assurance Inspectors while setting the standard for quality, accountability, and teamwork.
Own the Production Floor: Oversee in-process inspections throughout filling and packaging operations, ensuring products meet customer specifications, GMP requirements, and internal quality standards.
Make Real-Time Quality Decisions: Investigate quality concerns, determine appropriate corrective actions, and partner with Production leadership to resolve issues quickly and effectively.
Review Documentation: Ensure batch records, inspection reports, nonconformance reports, and production paperwork are accurate, complete, and audit-ready.
Maintain GMP Compliance: Enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), SOPs, sanitation requirements, and documentation standards throughout the facility.
Train & Develop Employees: Provide onboarding, coaching, and ongoing training to Quality Inspectors while reinforcing best practices and continuous improvement.
Drive Continuous Improvement: Identify trends, recurring quality concerns, and process improvement opportunities that reduce defects and improve efficiency.
Be the Voice of Quality: Build a culture where employees are empowered to identify issues, speak up, and prevent nonconforming products from reaching our customers.