Quality Assurance Lead

International Vitamin Corporation•Greenville, SC

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for effectively performing Quality Assurance functions in accordance with standard operating procedures for solid dosage and soft-gel products, including finished bulk. Responsibilities include maintaining lab equipment, ensuring good housekeeping practices, and providing mentorship to QA Inspectors. The role also includes reporting any inspector-related issues to the Quality Assurance Supervisor.

Requirements

Current QA Inspector with at least 4 years of experience at IVC or relevant QA experience.
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Strong team orientation with the ability to work effectively with others.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and people management skills.
Strong math, verbal, and written communication skills.
High attention to detail and ability to collaborate with all levels of management.
Proficient in math, computer use, and documentation practices.
Demonstrate supervisory capabilities.
Must be able to work flexible hours.

Nice To Haves

1 year of supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage QA activities on the assigned shift and adjust task assignments as needed.
Ensure adequate QA coverage across all manufacturing areas and monitor attendance.
Conduct training and cross-training for QA Inspectors
Serve as a mentor to Inspectors, promote a professional work environment, and report issues related to QA processes or personnel.
Review Quality Assurance Notices (QA Holds) prior to submission.
Make second-level AQL decisions and complete additional assignments as requested by the Quality Assurance Supervisor.
Perform physical tests in accordance with standard operating procedures.
Conduct AQL sampling inspections, including defect and defect-level limit evaluations, on all finished bulk products.
Perform AQL sampling inspections on third-party and outside bulk products.
Complete daily and monthly equipment calibration verifications on lab equipment.
Ensure that lab equipment is functioning properly and maintains adequate supplies.
Locate product codes and update product status electronically.
Work flexible hours as needed to support manufacturing schedules.
Report any questionable quality or safety concerns to the appropriate supervisor.
Maintain cleanliness and organization of the QA lab and workstations.
Follow IVC’s cGMPs, company policies, and QA SOPs.
Oversee QA Inspectors and elevate any concerns to the Quality Assurance Supervisor.
Poses no direct threat to the health or safety of himself/herself, of others, or to property. Defined as a significant risk of substantial harm that cannot be eliminated or reduced to an acceptable level by reasonable accommodation.
Requires regular attendance to perform essential elements as contained herein between the assigned start and end times for work.
Performs such individual assignments as management may direct.
Other duties as assigned.