Senior Quality Manager

• *Senior Quality Manager**
• *Location: Lancaster South Carolina**
• *Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm**
• *Direct Hire, Full relocation package available**
• *Salary: $110,000-$125,000/year plus discretionary bonus potential of 12%-15% of YTD earnings**
• *Job Summary:**

This role is responsible for developing and overseeing quality systems within manufacturing environments, including close coordination with laboratory functions to ensure procedures align with applicable regulations, industry best practices, and internal standards. The position collaborates across departments to support compliant, efficient operations in both in-house and external manufacturing sites. **Key Responsibilities:**

• Apply in-depth knowledge of GMP regulations relevant to the manufacturing of regulated products, including food and dietary supplements.
• Oversee and ensure implementation of quality processes related to production and packaging, including cleaning protocols and documentation.
• Work closely with operations to ensure consistency between batch records, on-the-job training, and work instructions across various production types (e.g., tablets, liquids, powders, chews).
• Help establish quality standards where needed and support alignment across facilities.
• Coordinate with supply chain teams to manage the release and availability of raw materials for production.
• Lead or support internal and external audits, particularly those involving laboratory operations, and contribute to corrective action strategies.
• Lead or oversee investigations of quality-related issues within manufacturing operations.
• Serve as Quality Management Representative when required.
• Support the deployment and maintenance of quality systems (e.g., CAPA, process control) to ensure product and process compliance.
• Oversee compliance activities for contract manufacturers.
• Collaborate with other departments and contribute in a cross-functional team setting.
• Perform additional responsibilities in support of broader organizational goals.

**Minimum Qualifications:**

• Strong understanding of both Quality Assurance and Quality Control systems.
• Working knowledge of regulatory standards (e.g., FDA, USP, AOAC, ICH) and experience in implementing GMP or GLP systems in regulated manufacturing settings.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and cross-functional communication skills.
• Experience building and motivating teams across departments.

**Education & Experience:**

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Microbiology, or a related scientific discipline.
• At least 10 years of experience in Quality roles within the pharmaceutical, nutritional supplement, or similar regulated manufacturing industries.
• Prior experience in laboratory management is required.

**Supervisory & Safety Responsibilities:**

• Responsible for supervising quality team members.
• Enforce safe work practices and ensure employees are trained to identify and report unsafe conditions.
• Address and correct hazardous situations promptly or implement interim safeguards when immediate correction isn't possible.
• Ensure incident response procedures are followed, including injury response, reporting, investigation, and corrective action.
• Collaborate on root cause analyses (e.g., 5 Whys) and contribute to the development and implementation of effective corrective actions.

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