Manager Quality Control

Boehringer Ingelheim GmbH; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Boehringer Ingelheim, based in Georgia, seeks a Quality Control supervisor to oversee QC testing and lead lab personnel in a regulated environment. The role ensures adherence to procedures and compliance while supporting the company’s mission to deliver products to patients and customers.

The position emphasizes staffing, training, and performance management, working within a team to maintain quality, optimize processes, and uphold safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science or related field.
• At least seven years of laboratory experience.
• Knowledge of GMP and 9CFR regulations.
• Strong English written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Oversee completion of all QC testing and prioritize workload.
• Ensure compliance with internal quality guidelines and regulations.
• Define equipment repairs and calibrations and manage capital requests.
• Assist in personnel management, staffing, training and coaching.
• Lead cross-functional QC teams to improve efficiency and quality.
• Monitor KPIs and take actions to maintain favorable outcomes.
• Serve as SME for QC techniques and ensure documentation accuracy.

Skills

Quality control

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Science or related field

Tools

LIMS

Job description

To oversee the management of the techniques and personnel required for all Quality Control testing. The position requires supervision in a regulated environment with strict adherence to procedures and attention to compliance.As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the companies' success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in a number of ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, mobility, networking and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim's high regard for our employees.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensures completion of all testing including special projects/protocol testing and establishes priority of the workload. Reviews testing documentation and LIMS entries for the validity and accuracy of test execution and results
• Upholds policies and procedures by ensuring compliance with internal quality guidelines and regulatory agency at all times.
• Defines equipment and facility repairs and maintenance and assures calibrations or service contracts are completed on schedule. Assesses need for new or additional equipment and completes current capital requests and other documentation for proper functioning of the lab as a unit.
• Assist in personnel management including staffing recommendations and works with HR for recruiting, hiring and training, disciplinary/corrective actions, coaching, and terminations. Completes evaluation of personnel performance via performance appraisals and ensures development plans are in place. Monitors attendance of staff for payroll purposes, including overtime, vacation and leaves of absence
• Leads or participates in functions involving teams within QC or other areas, which impact production, increase efficiency, solve problems, generate cost savings, or improve quality.
• Monitors and develops key performance indicators and takes appropriate actions to maintain favorable outcomes
• Acts as a subject matter expert for Quality Control techniques. Reviews documentation for accuracy and compliance, including Special Outlines and Outlines of Production

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in Science or related field
• Minimum of seven (7) years of laboratory experience
• Bound to regulatory and safe environment.
• Knowledge of a regulatory environment, understanding of production processes
• Knowledge of GMP and 9CFR regulations
• Good English written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized and able to work under pressure
• Good interpersonal and leadership skills