Quality Control Manager

Job Title: Quality Control Manager

Job Description

The Quality Control Manager is responsible for ensuring the manufacture and timely release of a high-quality product that meets or exceeds all specifications and complies with FDA and other regulatory agencies. The role is fully integrated with the business objectives, focusing on developing and implementing methods to test and monitor product quality in all phases of manufacture, from the receipt of raw materials to the release of finished products. The manager will lead, coach, and provide direction to QA and QC professionals to optimize the department's performance, teamwork, and effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage activities and workflow in the QC and QA functions on both strategic and day-to-day levels.
• Lead, coach, and provide direction to QC and QA personnel, assessing strengths and providing training or developmental opportunities as needed.
• Ensure adherence to Quality procedures and compliance with all specifications and regulations, implementing new quality systems or measures as necessary.
• Collaborate with customers to provide necessary documentation and responses as requested.
• Participate in the review and evaluation of new vendors.
• Analyze, troubleshoot, and propose solutions to technical problems.
• Authorize the release of final products.
• Work collaboratively with Production Operations management to gauge production requirements and priorities to optimize workflow.
• Collaborate with technical staff on various projects, including R&D and compliance.
• Lead internal and external audit activities, coordinating audit schedules and agendas with outside parties, and function as the primary company representative during audits.
• Work with the Compliance Manager to lead corrective and preventative action activities for audit responses.
• Work collaboratively with department managers to ensure appropriate sanitation procedures are implemented and followed.
• Support company mission and values, promoting adherence to all safety, cGMP, and company policies.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 5 years of successful management experience in a QC/QA role within the pharmaceutical or related consumer product industry.
• Demonstrated leadership and managerial skills.
• Strong analytical skills with demonstrated ability to solve problems.
• Solid comprehension of FDA regulations, cGMP, and Quality procedures.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Proficiency in quality control and assurance, GMP, laboratory procedures, chemistry, biology, and inspection.
• Experience in leadership development.

Work Environment

The role involves working in a regulated environment, ensuring compliance with FDA and other regulatory standards. The position requires collaboration with various departments, including production operations, technical staff, and compliance management. The work includes leading audit activities and working closely with customers and vendors. The environment is fast-paced, focused on optimizing workflow and ensuring high-quality product output while promoting safety and adherence to company policies.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of New Haven, CT.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $110000.00 - $115000.00/yr.

Tower Laboratories, Ltd. is a privately held company founded in 1979 and specializes in the development and manufacture of effervescent products. Headquartered in Centerbrook, CT, we also have manufacturing facilities in Clinton, CT and Montague, MI.

Under the direction and leadership of Owner/President Norman Needleman, we are a company that looks to build partnerships with customers and suppliers. We strive for an environment where employees are valued, quality is job one, and continuous improvement is a constant focus. We also look to support the communities in which we work and live, carrying out our business in an environmentally and socially responsible manner.

We are the country’s leading supplier of store brand effervescent products (denture cleansers, antacid/pain relief, cold relief). We also produce a number of effervescent products for contract customers consisting of prescription and over the counter (OTC) drugs, dietary supplements, medical devices, personal care products and specialty applications.

Over the years, Tower Laboratories has developed core competencies and proprietary knowledge that allows us to develop and produce quality, stable effervescent products in a cost-efficient manner. This knowledge and related intellectual property offers a competitive advantage for both Tower Laboratories and our customers.

All of our manufacturing facilities are cGMP compliant, and we offer product development expertise (from concept through commercialization) for any application involving effervescence as a delivery system.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in New Haven,CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 12, 2025.

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Salary : $110,000 - $115,000