Team Leader, QC

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• Lead and manage a team of QC technicians, providing mentorship, training, and support to ensure effective execution of quality control activities.
• Develop and maintain quality control procedures, standards, and specifications to meet customer and regulatory requirements.
• Perform regular inspections and audits to assess product quality, identifying any defects, non-conformities, or areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, engineering, and supply chain, to address quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement preventive measures to minimize quality incidents and improve overall product quality.
• Supervise and analyze quality metrics and trends, providing regular reports to management and recommending process improvements.
• Stay updated with industry standards, regulations, and best practices related to quality control, and ensure compliance within the organization.
• Lead and participate in internal and external quality audits, coordinating corrective actions and ensuring timely resolution of any non-conformities.
• Develop a culture of quality and continuous improvement, promoting awareness and accountability across the organization.
• Train employees on quality control procedures, ensuring adherence to established standards and driving a culture of quality excellence.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (, Microbiology, Chemistry, Quality Management) or equivalent work experience.
• Proven experience as a people manager or similar role, preferably in a laboratory environment.
• Solid understanding of quality control principles, methodologies, and tools.
• Familiarity with relevant quality standards and regulations (, ISO 9001, GMP, GLP, FDA regulations).
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop employees.
• Analytical approach with strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, to collaborate with cross-functional teams and present quality-related information.
• Thorough and highly organized, with the ability to prioritize tasks and deliver.
• Proficiency in using quality control software and tools.
• Certifications in continuous improvement (, PPI, Six Sigma, Lean) are a plus.

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