Quality Control Supervisor

Church & Dwight Co.; Lakewood Township (NJ); On-site; USD 106,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Paid parental leave

401k with company match

Discounted ESPP

Job summary

Church & Dwight Co. seeks a Quality Control Laboratory Supervisor to lead a regulated lab that tests raw materials, in-process and finished products for release. You will ensure sampling, testing, review, and disposition per specifications, validated methods, and site quality systems.

You will guide laboratory personnel, investigations, data integrity, instrument lifecycle, and CAPAs, driving performance, competency, and timely, accurate analytical results to support product release decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline; required for role.
• 5–7 years progressive QC lab experience; required.
• 2–3 years direct supervisory experience; required.
• Experience leading CAPA investigations; preferred.
• Experience under 21 CFR Part 211 / cGMP; required.

Responsibilities

• Timely review of raw material, bulk and finished product analysis reports.
• Escalate lab or product quality issues affecting quality, safety or compliance.
• Manage performance, attendance, scheduling, and staff development.
• Provide safety training and lead QC laboratory safety programs.
• Manage chemicals and supplies against lab budget and equipment contracts.
• Establish and track KPIs for lab trends and improvements.
• Ensure investigations are sound and well-documented with proper root causes.
• Ensure QC labs comply with cGMPs and FDA regs; readiness for audits.
• Oversee method validation, equipment qualification, and transfer activities.

Skills

Laboratory leadership

Regulatory compliance

CAPA investigations

Quality control

Analytical testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in scientific discipline

Tools

HPLC

GC

IC

UV-Vis

LIMS

Job description

A collective energy and ambition. A place where you can make a real difference.

We’re a company that genuinely cares about our people, our products, our consumers and the environment.

Our unique, informal culture champions courage, determination and collaboration. Knowing we have an open and supportive team means each of us has the freedom to take responsibility and ownership. We have a shared passion to work hard, innovate and push boundaries.

United by the belief that when we strive for growth, anything is possible. While we might not be the largest company in our industry, we believe we can have the biggest impact because: Together We Have the Power to Win.

Come join our Lakewood, NJ facility where we manufacture products such as TheraBreath Rinse, TheraBreath Toothpaste, A&H Toothpaste, Oragel, Nair and A&H Deodorant!

Role summary

Provides technical and operational leadership for the Quality Control Laboratory supporting the manufacture and release of regulated products. Ensures raw materials, bulk and finished products, are sampled, tested, reviewed, and dispositioned in accordance with approved specifications, validated/verified analytical methods, cGMP requirements, and site Quality Systems. Provides leadership for laboratory personnel, analytical investigations, data integrity, laboratory equipment and computerized systems, method lifecycle activities, stability testing, and inspection readiness. Ensures laboratory investigations, deviations, OOS/OOT results, and CAPAs are scientifically sound, timely, and compliant. Drives laboratory performance, analyst competency, continuous improvement, and reliable delivery of accurate analytical results to support product quality and release decisions.

Key responsibilities

• Timely review of raw material, bulk and finished product analysis reports. Escalate laboratory or product quality issues that may impact product quality, consumer safety, regulatory compliance, or batch release.
• Manage performance, attendance, scheduling, succession planning, and employee development. Cross train team to maintain adequate laboratory coverage and business continuity.
• Provide safety training and lead the QC laboratory Job Safety Analysis program; ensure team compliance and personally comply with all safety policies and procedures.
• Manage chemicals and supplies against the laboratory budget, maintain laboratory equipment service contracts, and develop laboratory procedures as needed.
• Establish and track KPI’s for laboratory trends and continuous improvement.
• Ensure laboratory investigations are scientifically sound, adequately documented, and identify assignable root causes that are supported by evidence.
• Provide leadership and oversight to ensure QC laboratory compliance with cGMP requirements, FDA regulations, and site Quality Systems, while maintaining a continuous state of audit and inspection readiness.
• Oversee analytical support for process validation and ensure laboratory equipment qualification and analytical method validation, verification, and transfer activities are appropriately executed, reviewed, documented, and maintained throughout their lifecycle.
• Initiate, access, review, and implement change controls affecting laboratory equipment, methods, specifications, software, procedures, sampling plans, and laboratory operations.
• Support Research & Development by reviewing new and updated specifications for accuracy and coordinating analytical testing for finished product expiration studies and plant trials.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Quality Manager or as assigned.

Education and Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant scientific discipline
• A minimum of 5–7 years of progressive Quality Control laboratory experience required
• Minimum of 2 – 3 years of direct supervisory experience required
• Experience leading CAPA Investigations
• Experience working under 21 CFR Part 211 / cGMP

Knowledge and skills

• Knowledge of FDA regulations for quality control of OTC drug products (21 CFR 211), quality control test procedures and instrumentation, and validation protocols and procedures.
• Strong technical knowledge of analytical laboratory principles, test methods, and instrumentation, including wet chemistry, gas chromatography (GC), high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), ion chromatography (IC), and UV-Visible spectroscopy.
• Working knowledge of laboratory computerized systems including LIMS, chromatography data systems, electronic records, and data integrity.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills, with demonstrated ability to coach and develop laboratory personnel, manage performance, prioritize laboratory workload, and ensure appropriate training and analyst qualification.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills with the ability to evaluate complex analytical issues, assess product-quality and compliance risks, and make timely, scientifically sound decisions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other business applications used for data analysis, reporting, and documentation.
• Good oral and written communication; excellent organization and time management; ability to interact effectively with employees at all organizational levels.
• Ability to work for extended periods under pressure while producing results.

Compensation

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $106,400-$151,400. This position is also eligible for a bonus.

As a Church & Dwight US employee, you (and eligible dependents, as applicable) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid vacation and sick time, and Paid Parental Leave. U.S. employees are entitled to paid holidays, floating holidays, and vacation days starting in their first year of employment depending on hire date. You are also able to participate in our 401k retirement plan (with company match and profit-sharing) and Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay parity. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

Church & Dwight is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

Church & Dwight is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. For more information on our company, our brands and our culture visit us at http://www.churchdwight.com/