Job Title: Quality Control Supervisor
Location: G Street Facility, Philadelphia, PA
Reports To: Quality Manager
Position Summary
The Quality Control Supervisor is responsible for leading the QC team and ensuring that all inspection and testing activities comply with ISO 9001 standards and company quality objectives. This role focuses on maintaining product quality, driving continuous improvement, and supporting internal and external audits. A key responsibility includes developing QC staff through training, implementing process improvements in the laboratory, and ensuring a strong safety culture. This role leads 6 technicians, a team lead, and an analytical chemist.
Work Schedule
- Full-time, on-site; Monday–Friday. supporting 1st Shift -- 7:30am to 4:30pm
What you will do:
- Supervise QC inspectors and technicians, including scheduling, coaching, and performance evaluations.
- Develop and deliver training programs on inspection techniques, measurement tools, ISO 9001 requirements, and laboratory safety protocols.
- Ensure all QC staff are trained in proper handling of equipment, chemical safety, and emergency procedures.
- Mentor team members to enhance technical skills and promote safe work practices.
- Oversee inspection and testing of raw materials, in-process components, and finished products.
- Review and approve inspection reports, test results, and non-conformance documentation.
- Identify opportunities to improve laboratory workflows, reduce testing time, and enhance accuracy.
- Implement new inspection methods, tools, and technologies to optimize QC processes.
- Collaborate with engineering and production teams to integrate quality improvements into manufacturing processes.
- Enforce compliance with all safety regulations and company policies in the QC lab.
- Conduct regular safety audits and risk assessments.
- Support internal audits and assist with external certification audits.
- Implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) for identified issues.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, oQuality Management, or related field.
- 5+ years in a QC role within a manufacturing environment; at least 3 years in a supervisory capacity.
- Proficiency in inspection tools, measurement techniques, and quality software.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Annual or Hourly Compensation Range
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.
- Be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, including a booster if eligible, unless a religious or medical accommodation is requested by the applicant and approved by Ecolab.
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What We Do
A trusted partner at nearly three million customer locations, Ecolab (ECL) is the global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services. With annual sales of $12 billion and more than 44,000 associates, Ecolab delivers comprehensive solutions, data-driven insights and personalized service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world.
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