What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Assurance Supervisor position at Sterling Pharmaceutical Services, LLC?
Job Summary
We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Quality Assurance Supervisor to lead quality assurance activities within our manufacturing environment. In this role, you will oversee daily quality operations, ensure compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), company policies, and regulatory requirements, and support continuous improvement initiatives. The Quality Assurance Supervisor will provide leadership to quality personnel, partner closely with Operations, and drive a culture of quality, safety, and compliance throughout the organization.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and provide direction to the Senior QA Technician, ensuring adequate support is provided to manufacturing operations.
- Perform and oversee daily quality checks, including Magnahelic gauges, stability chamber temperature and humidity monitoring, purified water testing, scale verification, and other quality-related inspections.
- Ensure weekly and quarterly sanitization activities are completed and properly documented.
- Conduct room and line clearance inspections prior to production activities.
- Review and approve room cleaning activities and place rooms and equipment into approved in-process status.
- Coach, mentor, and train operators on quality systems, GMP requirements, and quality best practices.
- Conduct swab and rinse sampling for cleaning verification and validation activities.
- Perform AQL (Acceptable Quality Level) evaluations on finished products.
- Sample raw materials and packaging components in accordance with established procedures.
- Manage material status activities, including release labeling and coordination of material movement from quarantine to approved inventory locations.
- Perform disposition of finished goods as required.
- Investigate quality issues and support corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Maintain accurate quality records and ensure compliance with regulatory and company requirements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Prepare and communicate quality metrics and performance indicators to management.
Qualifications/Skills:
- Associate degree required; Bachelor's degree in a scientific or related field preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, quality assurance, or a related regulated industry.
- Prior supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
- Working knowledge of cGMP requirements and quality systems.
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Self-starter with excellent follow-through and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Pay: $75,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $75,000 - $95,000