Quality Supervisor

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

Job summary

Traditional Medicinals, Inc. is seeking a Quality Supervisor to lead the Quality staff in daily activities, ensuring in-process quality and manufacturing compliance with cGMP standards.

The role guarantees timely disposition of ingredients, components, blends, and finished goods, and verifies lab activities are accurate and well-documented. You will oversee QA inspectors and lab technicians, drive quality metrics, document control, and collaborate across Production, R&D, and Procurement to align

Qualifications

• BA/BS in science or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years quality in regulated manufacturing.
• 2+ years supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise quality staff day-to-day.
• Ensure in-process quality functions comply with cGMP.
• Disposition of ingredients, components, blends, and finished goods.
• Maintain quality records and laboratory methodologies.

Skills

cGMP knowledge

Quality systems

Staff leadership

Regulatory reading

Analytical chemistry

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

Education

BA/BS in science or equivalent

Tools

MS Excel

WMS/ERP

Job description

The Quality Supervisor supervises Quality staff in their day-to-day responsibilities. Ensures in-process quality functions are performed, and manufacturing operations are in compliance with company policies, procedures, and applicable cGMP requirements. Assures timely disposition of incoming ingredients, component, blends, and finished goods. This position also confirms lab activities are consistent, accurate and detailed.

Core Contributions

• Regulate day-to-day activities and training of Quality personnel including quality inspectors and laboratory personnel.
• Coordinate the day-to-day activities, training, and qualification of all relevant personnel, ensuring employees possess the knowledge, skills, and certifications required to complete their roles optimally.
• Handle the validation, maintenance, calibration, and ongoing functionality of laboratory instrumentation and equipment to support quality, compliance, and operational reliability.
• Conduct OOS investigations with focus on identifying root causes and taking corrective action where appropriate; document and communicate non-conformances to interested parties
• Oversee the integrity of quality documentation and laboratory methodologies, ensuring accurate records, processes, and reliable testing outcomes.
• 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
• Champion compliance with current company, departmental and regulatory requirements
• Run quality metrics collection and analysis, controlled document development and revision, and electronic system administration, ensuring data integrity, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across quality operations.
• Perform Quality Inspector duties as backup when needed and lead for special projects as assigned
• Site QMS systems lead resource (e.g. Redzone, Master Control, Ignition, etc.)
• Other duties as assigned

Supervisory

• Direct supervision of Quality department inspectors and lab technicians

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• BA or BS in scientific field or equivalent education/experience
• Two years' Quality experience maintaining compliance with applicable regulatory, quality, and operational standards
• Four years’ hands-on QC or analytical chemistry experience within a controlled manufacturing environment
• 2+ year supervisory experience in a comparable setting
• Project management experience preferred

Knowledge/Abilities/Skills:

• Proven understanding of cGMP requirements and quality systems within a regulated industry, such as food, dietary supplements, cosmetics, or pharmaceuticals, required. Knowledge of regulatory requirements for dietary supplements (21 CFR Part 111) preferred.
• Technical proficiency in analytical methodologies
• Excels in laboratory protocols and equipment
• Confirmed ability to lead and develop staff
• Collaborate, influence and operate productively across multiple departments
• Ability to read and interpret regulatory documents
• Independently iron out problems and make decisions based on company and/or quality policy
• Exhibit strong organizational and prioritization skills, effectively balancing multiple responsibilities and timelines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Possess the drive and grit to meet set goals
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Dedication to and ability to demonstrate TM’s values: humility, respect, quality, collaboration, innovation and sustainability

Pay Range: $34.00 - $41.00

Technical Skills:

• Intermediate MS Suite
• WMS/ERP systems preferred

Travel Requirements:

• Occasional travel to California or 3rd party test labs or supplier(s)

Work Environment:

• Regularly works in the QC laboratory with hazardous chemicals present, requiring competence and familiarity with safe handling and storage of acids, bases and solvents.
• Routinely functions in production area(s)warehouse, must follow GMP requirements and safety precautions for each area.

Traditional Medicinals, Inc. and its subsidiaries are proud equal-opportunity employers. We wholeheartedly embrace authenticity, diversity, and people's differences. We acknowledge, celebrate, and support individuality to the great advantage of our consumers, our products, interested parties, and the planet. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace for all our people.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.