QC Laboratory Manager: Lead Quality & Process Improvement

Brightleaf Group; Owensville (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightleaf Group is seeking a Laboratory Manager to lead a small QC team in its northeastern Ohio facility. You will oversee the Quality Control Laboratory, drive continuous improvement of methods and procedures, and ensure data quality for product release in a regulated environment.

The role requires extensive analytical lab experience, supervisory capabilities, and strong knowledge of cGMP, ISO standards, and SAP or equivalent systems.

Qualifications

• BS in Chemistry required; 10+ years of relevant experience preferred.
• 5+ years direct analytical laboratory experience; supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience in a batch chemical manufacturing environment is desirable.
• Knowledge of analytical methods and instrumentation; Statistics and SPC knowledge helpful.
• Familiarity with SAP or equivalent management software.

Responsibilities

• Supervise lab employees, schedule work, and provide training and performance guidance.
• Lead daily and long-term QC activities in the Chemical Plant QC Laboratory.
• Plan and implement continuous improvement projects for lab instruments, procedures, and processes.
• Ensure timely, reliable data for process control and product release; ensure compliance to quality and industry standards.
• Develop and follow procedures for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and cGMP (Food & Pharma).
• Maintain calibration programs and QC lab equipment; monitor KPI and metrics.

Skills

Supervisory

Statistics

MS Office

cGMP knowledge

Trace metal analysis

Education

BS in Chemistry

Tools

ICPMS

Titrators

SAP

Job description

Brightleaf Group is seeking a Laboratory Manager to lead a small QC team in its northeastern Ohio facility. You will oversee the Quality Control Laboratory, drive continuous improvement of methods and procedures, and ensure data quality for product release in a regulated environment.

The role requires extensive analytical lab experience, supervisory capabilities, and strong knowledge of cGMP, ISO standards, and SAP or equivalent systems.