Quality Control Lead: GMP/ISO Compliance & Process Improvement

LHH; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Holidays: 120 hours PTO

Paid sick leave by state law

Job summary

LHH is seeking a Quality Control Supervisor to lead the QC laboratory in a lab/manufacturing environment, ensuring compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements while driving continuous improvement across processes, materials, and finished products.

The role involves team leadership, audits, data review, and final product release, with a focus on stability programs and Lean/Six Sigma tools to optimize quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years leading QC, QA, or R&D teams in manufacturing
• Experience in GMP-regulated environments
• Experience with stability programs, Lean/Six Sigma, and statistical tools (e.g., Minitab)

Responsibilities

• Lead the QC laboratory, including team management, scheduling, and testing activities.
• Serve as the technical liaison between sites and support internal teams and customers.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, ISO 9001, and other applicable standards (FSSC, EFfCI, RSPO, etc.).
• Oversee audits, including customer and regulatory inspections.
• Manage lab budget and quality programs (stability, sample retain, SOPs).
• Review quality data, investigate non-conformances, and implement corrective actions.
• Approve final product batch release.

Skills

QC Leadership

GMP Experience

Lean Six Sigma

Minitab

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field

Job description

LHH is seeking a Quality Control Supervisor to lead the QC laboratory in a lab/manufacturing environment, ensuring compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements while driving continuous improvement across processes, materials, and finished products.

The role involves team leadership, audits, data review, and final product release, with a focus on stability programs and Lean/Six Sigma tools to optimize quality and efficiency.