Manager Quality Control

Boehringer Ingelheim; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Boehringer Ingelheim in Athens, GA is seeking a Quality Control Manager to oversee the techniques and personnel required for all QC testing. The role emphasizes compliance with GMP and regulatory guidelines in a controlled environment.

You will supervise testing, calibrations, and staff development, while collaborating with HR on recruitment and training. Strong leadership, organizational skills, and English communication are essential to ensure high quality results and regulatory readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science or related field.
• Minimum of seven years of laboratory experience.
• Knowledge of GMP and 9CFR regulations.
• Strong written and verbal English communication.
• Highly organized and able to work under pressure.
• Experience managing people.

Responsibilities

• Oversees testing activities, prioritizes workload, and reviews documentation and LIMS entries.
• Ensures compliance with internal quality guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Defines repairs and maintenance; manages equipment and capital requests.
• Manages personnel, staffing, coaching, and performance evaluations.
• Leads QC teams to improve production efficiency, cost savings, and quality.
• Monitors KPIs and takes actions to maintain favorable results.
• Acts as SME for QC techniques and reviews documentation for accuracy.

Skills

Leadership skills

English communication

Organizational skills

People management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Science or related field

Job description

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
• Experience managing people

Our Company

With us, you can develop your own path in a company with a culture that knows our differences are our strengths - and break new ground in the drive to make millions of lives better.

Why Boehringer Ingelheim?

Here, your development is our priority. Supporting you to build a career as part of a workplace that is independent, authentic and bold, while tackling challenging work in a respectful and friendly environment where everyone is valued and welcomed.

Alongside, you have access to programs and groups that ensure your health and wellbeing are looked after - as we make major investments to drive global accessibility to healthcare. By being part of a team that is constantly innovating, you'll be helping to transform lives for generations.

Want to learn more? Visit https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com