Quality Assurance Supervisor 3rd shift

EPM Scientific; Lancaster (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

EPM Scientific Lancaster site is seeking a Quality Assurance Supervisor for the 3rd shift to oversee quality operations on a fast-paced manufacturing team in Lancaster, South Carolina. The role emphasizes FDA compliance, cGMP adherence, and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate will mentor staff, manage deviations and non-conformances, and drive quality improvements while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure product integrity and regulatory readiness.

Qualifications

• 4-5+ years in FDA-regulated manufacturing or production environment.
• Minimum of 3 years of Quality Assurance experience.
• Experience reviewing and managing SOPs, batch records, deviations, non-conformances, and quality documentation.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and performance management skills.
• Knowledge of FDA regulations, cGMP, ISO standards, Lean manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support Quality Assurance personnel during 3rd shift operations.
• Ensure compliance with FDA regulations, cGMP requirements, company policies, and internal quality standards.
• Review and approve quality documentation, including batch records, deviations, non-conformances, and corrective actions.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Operations, and cross‑functional teams to resolve quality-related issues.
• Lead investigations related to deviations, non-conformances, and process exceptions.
• Monitor production activities to ensure adherence to procedures and quality requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality systems and efficiency.
• Coach and develop team members through performance management and training.
• Address employee performance concerns and ensure policy compliance.
• Support audits and regulatory activities as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Audit readiness

Documentation review

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Biology

Microbiology

Food Science

Biotechnology

Tools

CAPA systems

Job description

Quality Assurance Supervisor 3rd shift (PR/603919) Lancaster, South Carolina

Salary: USD75000 - USD85000 per year

Quality Assurance Supervisor3 rd shift

Hours:Sunday – Thursday 11:15pm– 7:15am(Training would take place on1 st )

Position Overview

We are seeking a Quality Assurance Supervisor to oversee quality operations on our 3rd shift manufacturing team. This individual will play a critical role in ensuring compliance with FDA regulations, internal quality systems, and manufacturing standards while driving continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.

The ideal candidate is a hands‑on quality professional with strong leadership capabilities who thrives in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment. This role requires someone who can effectively manage quality processes, mentor employees, enforce compliance standards, and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and support Quality Assurance personnel during 3rd shift operations
• Ensure compliance with FDA regulations, cGMP requirements, company policies, and internal quality standards
• Review and approve quality documentation, including batch records, deviations, non-conformances, and corrective actions
• Partner closely with Manufacturing, Operations, and other cross‑functional teams to resolve quality‑related issues
• Lead investigations related to deviations, non-conformances, and process exceptions
• Monitor production activities to ensure adherence to established procedures and quality requirements
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality systems, compliance, efficiency, and employee engagement
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members through performance management, training, and ongoing feedback
• Address employee performance concerns, provide conflict resolution, and ensure compliance with company policies
• Support internal and external audits, inspections, and regulatory activities as needed
• Identify opportunities to strengthen quality systems and improve operational effectiveness
• Ensure SOPs remain current, accurate, and compliant with applicable regulations

Required Qualifications

• 4-5+ years of experience within anFDA-regulated manufacturing or production environment
• Minimum of3 years of Quality Assurance experience
• Experience reviewing and managing:
• SOPs
• Batch records
• Deviations
• Non-conformances
• Quality documentation
• Working knowledge of:
• FDA regulations
• cGMP requirements
• ISO standards
• Lean Manufacturing Principles
• Demonstrated success leading teams in a manufacturing or quality environment
• Experience managing employee performance, accountability, conflict resolution, and policy compliance
• Strong problem‑solving, communication, and organizational skillsAbility to make sound decisions in a dynamic manufacturing environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within thedietary supplement, nutraceutical, food, pharmaceutical, or related regulated manufacturing industries
• Previous supervisory or people leadership experience
• Experience driving process improvement initiatives and fostering a continuous improvement culture
• Familiarity with CAPA programs, audit support, and quality investigations

Education

• Biology
• Microbiology
• Food Science
• Biotechnology

Quality Assurance Supervisor 3rd shift (PR/603919) Lancaster, South Carolina