Quality Control Supervisor

Evonik•Lafayette, IN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The QC Supervisor is responsible for organizing and directing the daily activities of the Quality Control laboratory to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operations. This role ensures all laboratory methods, procedures, and activities are performed in accordance with cGMP and ESHS requirements while delivering high-quality products and services on time and within budget. The supervisor provides leadership across multiple shifts, drives continuous improvement initiatives, supports audit readiness, and collaborates cross-functionally to meet both internal and external customer needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field preferred.
3–5 years of leadership experience preferred.
Significant laboratory and leadership experience may substitute for degree requirement.
Experience in GMP-regulated environments required
Strong knowledge of laboratory concepts, practices, and procedures.
Experience with deviation management and investigation processes.
Computer proficiency required (MS Word, Excel; SAP preferred).
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Proven ability to lead teams toward common objectives.
Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills.
Self-directed, reliable, and capable of working with minimal supervision.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to provide excellent customer service internally and externally
Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

Manage QC Laboratory Operations: Organize daily activities, ensuring efficient workflows and adherence to cGMP and ESHS standards.
Safety & Compliance: Enforce safety protocols, proper documentation practices, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Method Development & Support: Participate in method transfers, development, troubleshooting, and procedure writing/review.
Investigations & Audits: Write and coordinate deviation investigations, ensure audit readiness, and actively engage in audits.
Team Supervision: Manage 10–15 direct reports across shifts, ensuring proper staffing, training, and performance reviews.
Training & Development: Train new hires, contractors, and interns while ensuring ongoing procedural compliance for all analysts.
Continuous Improvement: Lead initiatives to enhance processes, methods, and documentation efficiency.
Process Oversight: Align QC operations with site priorities while managing quality, safety, and environmental processes.
Quality & ESHS Leadership: Promote product security, enforce safety standards, report hazards, and actively participate in ESHS systems.