Quality Assurance Lead – GMP & Lab Operations

Traditional Medicinals; Rocky Mount (VA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Traditional Medicinals, Inc. in Rocky Mount, VA, is seeking a Quality Supervisor to lead the Quality staff, ensure in-process quality and compliant operations, and manage timely disposition of ingredients, components, blends, and finished goods.

The role ensures lab activities are accurate and well-documented, with focus on cGMP adherence. You will supervise quality inspectors and lab personnel, coordinate with Production, R&D, Procurement, and Planning, and drive continuous improvement while

Qualifications

• BA/BS in scientific discipline or equivalent education/experience.
• 2+ years quality experience in regulated industry.
• 4 years QC/analytical chemistry in regulated industry.
• 2+ years supervisory experience.
• Project management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day activities and training of Quality department personnel including quality inspectors and laboratory personnel.
• Ensure timely and accurate inspection, testing and disposition of QC samples (e.g., components, ingredients, blends, finished products, pre-ship samples, retest materials, R&D materials)
• Ensure all lab instrumentation/equipment is functioning properly, validated for use, and appropriately scheduled for preventative maintenance and calibration
• Lead OOS investigations with focus on identifying root causes and taking corrective action where appropriate; document and communicate non-conformances to stakeholders
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of documentation (e.g., batch records, evaluation forms, deviations, NCMRs, Corrective Actions, including electronic/digital records)
• Partner with Production, Research & Development, Procurement and Planning, and other departments to understand production or corporate priorities and adjust personnel and department priorities as needed
• Ensure that processes and methods utilized in the laboratory are compliant and accurate
• Ensure that department personnel are properly trained and qualified to perform their job
• Ensure compliance with current company, departmental and regulatory requirements
• Ongoing assessment of facility operations considering continuous improvement
• Assists and performs data collection and analysis of QC metrics
• Generates or revises controlled documents such as SOPs and data forms
• Lead for special projects as assigned
• Perform maintenance, data entry, and analysis in various electronic systems utilized by the company
• Perform Quality Inspector duties as backup when needed
• Site QMS systems subject matter expert (e.g. Redzone, Master Control, Ignition, etc.)
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

cGMP knowledge

Quality systems

Analytical chemistry

Staff development

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

Education

BA/BS in scientific discipline or equivalent

Tools

MS Excel

WMS/ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

Traditional Medicinals, Inc. in Rocky Mount, VA, is seeking a Quality Supervisor to lead the Quality staff, ensure in-process quality and compliant operations, and manage timely disposition of ingredients, components, blends, and finished goods.

The role ensures lab activities are accurate and well-documented, with focus on cGMP adherence. You will supervise quality inspectors and lab personnel, coordinate with Production, R&D, Procurement, and Planning, and drive continuous improvement while