Raw Material Supervisor | Bentley Labs
About The Position
The Raw Material Supervisor oversees quality control activities for incoming raw materials used in cosmetic, personal care, and OTC drug manufacturing. The role manages sampling, testing, inspection, evaluation, and disposition to ensure materials meet approved specifications, quality standards, and regulatory requirements before use in manufacturing. It includes reviewing analytical results, Certificates of Analysis, and laboratory records; coordinating internal and external testing; and overseeing sample control, material release, and traceability. The Supervisor investigates and escalates non-conforming materials, out-of-specification results, supplier quality concerns, and other quality issues. The role supports timely material release and manufacturing schedules while maintaining compliance with FDA regulations, GMP, customer specifications, internal procedures, 21 CFR Parts 210/211, and ISO 22716 where applicable. It also supports investigations, CAPA, audits, continuous improvement, and the development of raw material specifications, testing methods, and laboratory procedures. The role provides leadership, training, technical guidance, and performance oversight to laboratory personnel. It establishes priorities, manages workloads and turnaround times, and works across Quality, Manufacturing, Compounding, Research and Development, Production, Warehouse, and Procurement to ensure effective laboratory operations and consistent product quality. The position is based in Edison, New Jersey, with work across office, laboratory, and manufacturing environments.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, Pharmaceutical Science, or a related scientific discipline.
- 3–5 years of quality control experience in cosmetic, personal care, pharmaceutical, or OTC manufacturing environments, preferably FDA-regulated.
- Strong knowledge of GMP requirements, raw material specifications, analytical testing methods, laboratory documentation, and material disposition processes.
- Experience with raw material sampling, retain programmes, COA review, external laboratory management, expiration/retest dating, and quality release activities.
- Ability to coordinate laboratory operations, investigate quality issues, provide technical direction, and work effectively across cross-functional teams.
- Strong organisational, communication, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
- Ability to work in office, laboratory, and manufacturing environments; perform frequent sitting, standing, walking, and computer use; occasionally lift up to 25 lbs; and wear PPE while working safely around manufacturing processes.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, Formulation Chemistry, or a related scientific discipline.
- Experience with cosmetic ingredients, OTC drug actives, and other regulated raw materials.
- Previous laboratory supervisory or team leadership experience.
- Familiarity with LIMS, ERP systems, and electronic quality management systems (eQMS).
- Experience supporting audits, supplier quality programmes, deviation investigations, CAPA activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Oversee sampling, testing, inspection, and disposition of incoming raw materials, including cosmetic ingredients and OTC drug actives.
- Review analytical results, Certificates of Analysis, and laboratory documentation for material conformity.
- Manage internal and external testing activities to support timely material release.
- Identify, investigate, and escalate non-conforming materials, out-of-specification results, and quality concerns.
- Monitor expiration, retest, and storage requirements and ensure controls for regulated materials.
- Manage raw material sampling, labelling, storage, traceability, retain sample programmes, and inventory controls.
- Coordinate material evaluation, quarantine, release, or rejection to support manufacturing schedules.
- Maintain testing records, material approvals, and disposition documentation.
- Partner with Warehouse, Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Compounding, Research and Development, and Production teams to resolve quality issues and maintain operational efficiency.
- Ensure laboratory operations comply with FDA regulations, GMP requirements, customer specifications, internal SOPs, 21 CFR Parts 210/211, and ISO 22716 where applicable.
- Support investigations into material discrepancies, supplier quality issues, deviations, and out-of-specification results, and drive CAPA and continuous improvement activities.
- Maintain audit-ready documentation and contribute to improvements in raw material specifications, testing methods, and laboratory procedures.
- Provide leadership, training, technical guidance, and performance oversight to laboratory personnel.
- Establish laboratory priorities, manage workloads, and monitor turnaround times.
- Improve laboratory efficiency, testing accuracy, sample traceability, and cross-functional communication.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
