Supervisor, Quality Control

Takeda•Social Circle, GA

4d•$89,900 - $141,240•Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisor, Quality Control leads staff conducting biological, chemical, or physical analyses of pharmaceutical products, including biologics and drugs, throughout the manufacturing process—from incoming raw materials through finished goods. The work may include environmental monitoring and may involve QC analytical or microbiological testing, compliance, QCMIS, or laboratory operations. The role is accountable for results related to product quality and conformance with regulations and quality policies. In some cases, the position may be responsible for a functional area without directly managing team members. The position is based at Takeda’s Social Circle, Georgia location. The stated shift is second shift, Monday through Friday, 12:00 PM–8:00 PM, although the role may be assigned to a different shift as business needs require. The position requires supplemental hours to complete work commitments. Work includes a combination of sedentary activity, standing, and walking in an indoor manufacturing facility. The role may involve confined areas, clean rooms, cool or hot storage, controlled environments with special gowning and protective clothing, loud areas requiring hearing protection, cold, hot, or wet conditions, and exposure to chemicals that may require respiratory protection.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
At least 5 years of related or laboratory experience.
Experience with TrackWise and LIMS.
Strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain accountability, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Willingness to work off-shift hours as needed and to work supplemental hours to complete commitments.
Ability to comply with manufacturing-environment requirements, including removing makeup, jewelry, contact lenses, nail polish, and artificial fingernails while in the manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in biochemical, analytical, or related laboratory operations.
Experience in a GMP-regulated or comparable regulated environment.
Previous supervisory, management, or team-leadership experience; candidates with extensive laboratory experience and demonstrated leadership potential may also be considered.
Experience coaching employees, providing feedback, and supporting employee development.
Strong knowledge of laboratory procedures, documentation practices, quality requirements, and compliance expectations.

Responsibilities

Plan and coordinate daily QC laboratory activities, schedules, and workloads to support testing and production requirements.
Oversee laboratory testing, inspections, and documentation to ensure compliance with procedures, product specifications, and regulatory requirements.
Review quality results and support product disposition, lot release, and resolution of quality concerns, as applicable.
Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering to resolve compliance issues, evaluate testing requirements, and maintain accurate procedures and controlled documentation.
Monitor laboratory performance indicators, quality trends, and defects; prepare reports and communicate findings to management.
Maintain laboratory procedures and documentation, support change controls and quality investigations, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Provide floor support to manufacturing teams, identify procedural gaps, implement corrective actions, and escalate issues appropriately.
Support customer complaint investigations and responses, as well as periodic quality data reviews.
Lead, train, coach, and develop team members while coordinating activities and maintaining communication across personnel and departments.
Use applicable laboratory and business systems, including LIMS, TrackWise, EBM, and related computer systems, to support quality operations and documentation.