Supervisor, Quality Control

USA - 3390 Baxalta U.S., Inc.; Social Circle (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda is seeking a Supervisor, Quality Control in Social Circle, GA to lead a QC lab team responsible for biological, chemical, and physical analyses across manufacturing stages. You will oversee testing, documentation, and regulatory compliance, and partner with Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering to resolve issues and improve quality systems.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Science or engineering, at least 5 years of lab experience, and hands-on experience with TrackWise and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or a related technical field is required.
• A minimum of 5 years of related or laboratory experience is required.
• Experience with TrackWise and LIMS is required.
• Previous supervisory, management, or team-leadership experience is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of laboratory procedures, documentation practices, quality requirements, and compliance expectations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate daily QC laboratory activities, schedules, and workloads to support testing and production requirements.
• Oversee laboratory testing, inspections, and documentation to ensure compliance with established procedures, product specifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Review quality results and support product disposition, lot release, and resolution of quality concerns, as applicable.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering to resolve compliance issues, evaluate testing requirements, and maintain accurate procedures and controlled documentation.
• Monitor laboratory performance indicators, quality trends, and defects; prepare reports and communicate findings to management.
• Provide floor support to manufacturing teams, identify procedural gaps, implement corrective actions, and ensure smooth operations.
• Lead, train, coach, and develop team members while coordinating activities and maintaining clear communication across personnel and departments.
• Use applicable laboratory and business systems, including LIMS, TrackWise, EBM, and related computer systems, to support quality operations and documentation.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Science/Engineering

Tools

TrackWise

LIMS

Job description

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Job Description

About the role:

As a Supervisor, Quality Control, you will have a staff performing many biological, chemical, or physical analyses on pharmaceutical products (biologics and drugs) through all stages of the manufacturing process from incoming raw materials to finished goods and may include environmental monitoring programs. You may be applicable to QC Analytical or Microbiological testing, Compliance, QCMIS, or Laboratory Operations. You will be responsible for results regarding product quality and conformance to regulations and quality policies. In some instances, you will be responsible for a functional area and may not have team members.

Shift Details:

2nd shift, Monday-Friday 12:00 PM–8:00 PM

How you will contribute:

• Plan and coordinate daily QC laboratory activities, schedules, and workloads to support testing and production requirements.
• Oversee laboratory testing, inspections, and documentation to ensure compliance with established procedures, product specifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Review quality results and support product disposition, lot release, and resolution of quality concerns, as applicable.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering to resolve compliance issues, evaluate testing requirements, and maintain accurate procedures and controlled documentation.
• Monitor laboratory performance indicators, quality trends, and defects; prepare reports and communicate findings to management.
• Maintain laboratory procedures and documentation, support change controls and quality investigations, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide floor support to manufacturing teams, identify procedural gaps, implement corrective actions, and
• Support customer complaint investigations and responses, as well as periodic quality data reviews.
• Lead, train, coach, and develop team members while coordinating activities and maintaining clear communication across personnel and departments.
• Use applicable laboratory and business systems, including LIMS, TrackWise, EBM, and related computer systems, to support quality operations and documentation.

What you bring to Takeda:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, or a related technical field is required.
• A minimum of 5 years of related or laboratory experience is required.
• Experience in biochemical, analytical, or related laboratory operations is preferred.
• Experience in a GMP-regulated or comparable regulated environment is strongly preferred.
• Experience with TrackWise and LIMS is required.
• Previous supervisory, management, or team-leadership experience is preferred.
• Candidates with extensive laboratory experience and demonstrated leadership potential may also be considered.
• Experience coaching employees, providing feedback, and supporting employee development is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of laboratory procedures, documentation practices, quality requirements, and compliance expectations is preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills are required.
• The ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain accountability, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams is required.

Important Considerations:

• In general, the position requires a combination of sedentary work, standing work, and walking around observing conditions in the facility.
• May work in a confined area.
• Inside working conditions.
• Some clean room and cool/hot storage conditions.
• May work in a controlled environment requiring special gowning and wear protective clothing over the head, face, hands, feet and body.
• This may include additional hearing protection for loud areas.
• Will need to remove all make-up, jewelry, contact lenses, nail polish and artificial fingernails while in the manufacturing environment.
• May work in a cold, hot or wet environment.
• May work around chemicals such as alcohol, acids, buffers and Celite that may require respiratory protection.
• May work or be assigned to a different shift to meet needs.
• Must be willing to work off shift's hours.
• Will work supplemental hours to complete work commitments.

More about us:

At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work. Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world. #GMSGQ #ZR1 #LI-Onsite

Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. For Location: USA - GA - Social Circle - Hwy 278 U.S. Base Salary Range: $89,900.00 - $141,240.00 The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location. For information about our benefits, please click here.

EEO Statement

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Locations

USA - GA - Social Circle - Hwy 278 Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Full time Job Exempt Yes

About Takeda

Takeda is an industry-leading, global pharmaceutical company with an unwavering dedication to putting patients at the center of everything we do. We live our values of Takeda-ism – Integrity, Fairness, Honesty, and Perseverance – and are united by our mission to strive towards Better Health and a Brighter Future for people worldwide through leading innovation in medicine. Here, everyone matters and you will be a vital contributor to our inspiring, bold mission. At Takeda, you will make an impact on people’s lives – including your own. Takeda is an equal opportunity employer. For applicants of U.S and Puerto Rico positions: Click here to learn about our commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). If you are limited in the ability to use our job application tool, or otherwise require a reasonable accommodation for a disability please click here.