Quality Assurance Supervisor

Neogen Corporation • Lexington, KY

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About The Position

Neogen is seeking a Quality Assurance Supervisor in Lexington, Kentucky, to lead quality operations in a regulated manufacturing environment. The supervisor oversees product quality decisions, investigations, and batch review and release activities while coaching and developing Quality Assurance team members. The role partners across functions to ensure compliance with quality standards and support continuous improvement and operational excellence.

The position involves managing quality investigations and documentation, supporting product disposition decisions, monitoring quality-system trends, and participating in audits and regulatory inspections. The supervisor collaborates with Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Regulatory Affairs, and R&D to advance quality objectives and business needs.

Neogen provides solutions intended to improve the quality, quantity, and safety of the global food supply, as well as animal safety products. The company describes its culture as grounded in Openness, Honesty, Credibility, Respect, and Service, with an emphasis on professional and personal growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Quality Assurance, Life Sciences, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience will be considered.
• 2–4 years of supervisory experience in a Quality Assurance role within food, animal health, animal safety, or another regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading quality investigations, deviations, nonconformances, root cause analysis, and CAPA activities.
• Experience reviewing and approving batch records, product release documentation, and quality decisions.
• Working knowledge of GMPs, quality systems, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop Quality Assurance professionals, providing day-to-day direction, performance feedback, and support.
• Oversee investigations involving deviations, nonconformances, customer complaints, and CAPAs, ensuring timely and effective resolution.
• Review and approve batch records, quality documentation, and related records for compliance with internal procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Support product disposition decisions and partner with Operations to assess and resolve quality issues.
• Monitor quality-system metrics and trends, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and risk reduction.
• Collaborate with Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Regulatory Affairs, and R&D to support quality objectives and business needs.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, company policies, and quality-system requirements.
• Participate in internal and external audits, regulatory inspections, and related follow-up activities as needed.
• Promote a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to lead a critical quality function within a growing organization.
• Collaborative team environment focused on quality excellence and continuous improvement.
• Meaningful leadership responsibility with visibility across multiple business functions.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager