Director of Quality Assurance

SDC Nutrition Inc. | Powder, Capsule & Tablet Supplement Manufacturer in Pittsburgh, USA; Imperial (PA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Company holidays

Job summary

SDC Nutrition, Inc. is seeking a Director of Quality Assurance and Quality Control to lead QA, QC and compliance at our Imperial, PA site. This hands-on leader will own the QMS, regulatory program, and ensure FDA, cGMP and customer requirements are met.

This on-site role reports to the CEO, with responsibility for audits, CAPA, lab operations and supplier/material release. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a life science such as Chemistry, Biology, Food Science or Pharmaceutical Sciences.
• 8 to 10 years of progressive quality or compliance experience in dietary supplement, food or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Strong working knowledge of FDA 21 CFR Parts 111 and 117 and cGMPs.
• Experience leading and managing QA/QC teams.
• Experience with third‑party certifications such as NSF, UL, Organic and Non‑GMO.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, ERP systems and Quality Management Systems.
• Able to work on-site at our Imperial, PA facility.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain the QMS so we stay compliant with FDA regulations, cGMPs, NSF/ANSI 455-2 and customer requirements.
• Own compliance for the site and serve as the primary contact for FDA, NSF and customer auditors.
• Lead inspections, customer audits and the internal audit program, and drive findings to timely closure.
• Oversee raw material, in-process and finished product testing and release, including in‑house spectrometer and microbial testing, and manage our third‑party testing labs.
• Serve as the site’s quality and compliance subject matter expert, lead, train and develop the QA, QC and compliance team, and own GMP training.
• Run deviation investigations and CAPA, review and approve change controls, and give final Quality Unit approval on complaint investigations.
• Approve labels against specifications, test results, master manufacturing records and 21 CFR Part 101.
• Work with Operations, R&D, Supply Chain and Commercial to build quality and compliance into how we work.
• Track and report quality KPIs and lead continuous improvement across the site.

Skills

QA/QC leadership

Regulatory compliance

Audits management

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in life science

Tools

ERP systems

Quality Management Systems

Job description

SDC Nutrition, Inc. is a cGMP and NSF certified contract manufacturer of dietary supplements. We make powders, capsules, tablets and sachets for sports nutrition and health and wellness brands at our facility in Imperial, PA, near Pittsburgh International Airport. Our brand partners count on us for consistent quality, dependable delivery and lab, factory and support teams under one roof. We value reliability, accountability and people who take ownership of their work.

Role Description

The Director of Quality Assurance and Quality Control is the senior quality and compliance leader for our site, a full-time, on-site role reporting to the CEO. You will lead the QA, QC and compliance team, own the Quality Management System and our regulatory compliance program, and make sure every raw material, in-process check and finished product meets FDA 21 CFR 111 and 117, cGMP, NSF/ANSI 455-2 and customer requirements. This is a hands‑on leadership role with real ownership and a seat close to the executive team.

Compensation

Base salary of $120,000 to $140,000 per year, depending on experience, plus medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, paid time off and company holidays.

Key Responsibilities

• Quality system: Lead and maintain the QMS so we stay compliant with FDA regulations, cGMPs, NSF/ANSI 455-2 and customer requirements.
• Regulatory compliance: Own compliance for the site and serve as the primary contact for FDA, NSF and customer auditors. Lead inspections, customer audits and the internal audit program, and drive findings to timely closure.
• QA and QC operations: Oversee raw material, in-process and finished product testing and release, including in‑house spectrometer and microbial testing, and manage our third‑party testing labs.
• Quality leadership: Serve as the site’s quality and compliance subject matter expert, lead, train and develop the QA, QC and compliance team, and own GMP training.
• Investigations and CAPA: Run deviation investigations and CAPA, review and approve change controls, and give final Quality Unit approval on complaint investigations.
• Label review: Approve labels against specifications, test results, master manufacturing records and 21 CFR Part 101.
• Cross-functional partnership: Work with Operations, R&D, Supply Chain and Commercial to build quality and compliance into how we work.
• Metrics and improvement: Track and report quality KPIs and lead continuous improvement across the site.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a life science such as Chemistry, Biology, Food Science or Pharmaceutical Sciences.
• 8 to 10 years of progressive quality or compliance experience in dietary supplement, food or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Strong working knowledge of FDA 21 CFR Parts 111 and 117 and cGMPs.
• Experience leading and managing QA/QC teams.
• Experience with third‑party certifications such as NSF, UL, Organic and Non‑GMO.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, ERP systems and Quality Management Systems.
• Able to work on-site at our Imperial, PA facility.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience hosting FDA inspections and customer audits.
• Experience in a contract manufacturing environment with powders, capsules or tablets.

Schedule and Location

Monday through Friday, on‑site at 260 Solar Dr, Suite 100, Imperial, PA 15126, with occasional overnight travel. The role includes time on the production floor, where known allergens are present and PPE is required.

SDC Nutrition, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.