Quality Control Supervisor

ECOLAB; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 86,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Cross-functional collaboration

Safety and quality culture

Global organization

On-site work environment

Job summary

Ecolab is seeking a Quality Control Supervisor to lead our Quality Control team in a manufacturing environment. You will oversee inspection and testing to ensure ISO 9001 compliance, coach eight technicians and one principal chemist, and drive safety and continuous improvement.

This on-site, first-shift role offers collaboration with Engineering and Manufacturing, opportunities for professional growth, and a culture focused on quality, accountability, and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Quality Management, or related technical field.
• Five years of Quality Control experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Three years of supervisory or leadership experience overseeing technical or laboratory personnel.
• Two years of SAP experience, including entering laboratory results and processing material status movements.
• Experience with inspection tools, measurement techniques, and quality management systems.
• Ability to support an on-site work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Quality Control inspectors, technicians, and laboratory personnel, including scheduling, coaching, performance management, and career development.
• Develop and deliver training programs focused on inspection methods, measurement techniques, ISO 9001 requirements, equipment operation, laboratory safety practices, chemical handling, and emergency response procedures.
• Mentor team members to strengthen technical capabilities and reinforce safe work practices.
• Oversee inspection and testing of raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products to ensure compliance with quality specifications.
• Review, approve, and maintain inspection reports, laboratory results, and nonconformance documentation.
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and timely completion of quality records and testing activities.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve laboratory workflows, reduce testing cycle times, and enhance testing accuracy and reliability.
• Evaluate and implement new inspection tools, testing methods, technologies, and quality practices to optimize operations.
• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, and other functional teams to drive process improvements and resolve quality-related issues.
• Support root cause investigations and implement effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
• Maintain compliance with ISO 9001 standards, regulatory requirements, and internal quality systems.
• Support internal audits and participate in external customer and certification audits.
• Promote and enforce all safety regulations, policies, and procedures within the laboratory environment.
• Conduct routine safety audits, risk assessments, and corrective action follow-up activities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coaching

Problem solving

On-site availability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Quality Management, or related technical field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Ecolab is seeking a Quality Control Supervisor to lead our Quality Control team within a manufacturing environment. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring all inspection and testing activities comply with ISO 9001 standards and company quality objectives while supporting operational excellence, product quality, continuous improvement initiatives, and laboratory safety. You will lead a team of eight technicians and one principal chemist, providing direction, coaching, training, and development while fostering a culture of quality, accountability, and safety.

What's in it For You:

• Opportunity to lead and develop a high-performing Quality Control team.
• Exposure to cross-functional collaboration with manufacturing, engineering, and quality professionals.
• Ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product quality and laboratory efficiency.
• Work within a global organization committed to safety, innovation, and operational excellence.
• Career growth opportunities within a diverse and inclusive environment.

What You Will Do:

• Supervise Quality Control inspectors, technicians, and laboratory personnel, including scheduling, coaching, performance management, and career development.
• Develop and deliver training programs focused on inspection methods, measurement techniques, ISO 9001 requirements, equipment operation, laboratory safety practices, chemical handling, and emergency response procedures.
• Mentor team members to strengthen technical capabilities and reinforce safe work practices.
• Oversee inspection and testing of raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products to ensure compliance with quality specifications.
• Review, approve, and maintain inspection reports, laboratory results, and nonconformance documentation.
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and timely completion of quality records and testing activities.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve laboratory workflows, reduce testing cycle times, and enhance testing accuracy and reliability.
• Evaluate and implement new inspection tools, testing methods, technologies, and quality practices to optimize operations.
• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, and other functional teams to drive process improvements and resolve quality-related issues.
• Support root cause investigations and implement effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
• Maintain compliance with ISO 9001 standards, regulatory requirements, and internal quality systems.
• Support internal audits and participate in external customer and certification audits.
• Promote and enforce all safety regulations, policies, and procedures within the laboratory environment.
• Conduct routine safety audits, risk assessments, and corrective action follow-up activities.

Position Details (Location & Work Schedule):

• Full-time position
• On-site manufacturing environment
• Monday through Friday
• First Shift schedule: 6:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Position supervises a team of eight technicians and one principal chemist

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Quality Management, or a related technical field.
• Five years of Quality Control experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Three years of supervisory or leadership experience overseeing technical or laboratory personnel.
• Two years of SAP experience, including entering laboratory results and processing material status movements.
• Experience with inspection tools, measurement techniques, and quality management systems.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to support an on-site work schedule.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working within an ISO 9001 certified manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC), root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience leading laboratory operations and testing programs.
• Audit experience supporting internal, customer, and third-party certification audits.
• Experience implementing CAPA programs and quality system improvements.
• Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma experience.
• Proficiency with quality reporting and data analysis tools.

Annual or Hourly Compensation Range

The pay range for this position is $85,900.00 - $128,900.00. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.

Benefits

Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families.Click here to see our benefits.

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Potential Customer Requirements Notice

To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to:

- Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance in this application process, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of each page of our career website.

Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging

At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are inclusive. We are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through affirmative action (AA).

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.