QA Lead Technician Pharmaceutical

The Quality Assurance Inspector Team Lead plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with cGMP regulations and internal SOPs within a nutraceutical manufacturing and packaging environment. This position is responsible for leading QA inspectors, overseeing inspections, and maintaining the highest standards of product quality, safety, and regulatory compliance., * Support the QA Supervisor in managing daily QA operations

• Lead and mentor QA Inspectors, ensuring adherence to cGMP and SOPs
• Monitor manufacturing and packaging processes for compliance and quality
• Identify and report non-conforming products or practices
• Conduct pre-production line clearance and approve work areas
• Inspect in-process and finished goods to ensure quality standards are met
• Perform routine and random audits of work areas, documentation, and procedures
• Make quality-based decisions including product acceptance, rejection, or quarantine
• Assist production staff in identifying defects and non-compliant conditions
• Enforce cleaning and sanitation procedures per SOPs
• Review batch records, label control forms, and related documentation
• Assist in training new employees and ongoing team development
• Ensure environmental testing and inspections meet NSF requirements

Do you have experience in Manufacturing standard operating procedures?, Do you have a High school diploma or GED?, * High School Diploma or GED required

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant QA or manufacturing experience
• Strong understanding of cGMP regulations and SOP compliance

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Knowledge of nutraceutical manufacturing and packaging processes
• Familiarity with CFR 21 Part 111 and NSF standards
• Experience identifying product defects and unsanitary conditions
• Strong documentation review and auditing skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general computer systems

Key Competencies

• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Effective time management and multitasking abilities
• Professional communication across departments

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally
• Frequent standing, walking, and use of hands
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, or crouching
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment