Quality Supervisor

JOB FUNCTION: Life Sciences
JOB TYPE: Direct Hire
LOCATION: Mahwah , NJ
COMPENSATION: $90k - $100k
REMOTE / ONSITE: Onsite
POSTED: May 5, 2026

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Client Overview:

Our client is a global contract manufacturing organization that partners with many of the industry’s leading brands across diverse consumer product categories. They are currently looking to add a Quality Supervisor to their team.

Salary/Hourly Rate: 

$90k – $100k Annually

Position Overview: 

The Quality Supervisor will oversee QC inspection, product release activities, documentation review, and line support for a busy manufacturing operation. This individual will help ensure QC inspectors are properly trained, scheduled, and assigned to support production needs while maintaining accuracy, compliance, and strong quality standards. This role will partner closely with Quality leadership, Production, Operations, and cross-functional teams to keep inspection activities on schedule, resolve quality issues quickly, and support a positive, accountable team environment.

Responsibilities of the Quality Supervisor:

  • Quality Control, Inspection & Product Release:
    • Oversee QC inspection and in-process testing activities to ensure materials, components, and finished products meet approved specifications. 
    • Support inspection of physical, visual, and sensory product attributes, including dimensions, hardness, drop testing, tap testing, net weight, color matching, appearance, odor, and texture. 
    • Review and approve final product disposition, including approval or rejection of batches. 
    • Manage product hold, investigation, disposition, and release processes. 
    • Ensure production operations are following required quality specifications, procedures, and customer requirements. 
    • Support line clearance, critical process parameter setup, and production line quality checks. 
  • Documentation, Compliance & Customer Support:
    • Review and sign off on QC documentation, production records, inspection results, and OTC-related documentation as applicable. 
    • Support conversion of product specifications into production line documentation, including checklists, forms, and inspection tools. 
    • Oversee finished product documentation issued to customers, including Certificates of Analysis and pre-shipment samples. 
    • Maintain document control, product sample retention, and quality record requirements in alignment with GMP, GLP, and FDA-regulated standards. 
  • Team Leadership & Operations Support:
    • Manage QC work schedules and allocate QC personnel to production lines based on daily priorities. 
    • Lead, coach, train, and develop QC inspectors and quality team members. 
    • Provide performance feedback, support evaluations, and help maintain strong team morale. 
    • Partner with senior Quality leadership to improve team structure, workflows, and inspection efficiency. 
    • Serve as a steady on-floor Quality presence to help resolve issues, support production timelines, and keep quality activities moving smoothly. 
    • Perform other quality initiatives, projects, and continuous improvement activities as assigned. 

Required Experience/Skills for the Quality Supervisor:

  • 5+ years of Quality Control, Quality Assurance, or Quality Management experience within a manufacturing environment. 
  • Strong supervisory or team leadership experience 
  • Familiarity with GMP, GLP, FDA-regulated manufacturing practices, and quality systems. 
  • Experience supporting product inspection, batch release, documentation review, product holds, and production line quality activities. 
  • Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. 
  • Ability to lead teams in a fast-paced production environment while maintaining quality, compliance, and accountability. 
  • Collaborative, proactive, and hands-on leadership style. 

Preferred Experience/Skills for the Quality Supervisor:

  • Experience in cosmetics or personal care manufacturing is strongly preferred.
  • Other FDA/GMP-regulated industries will also be considered.

Education Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Applied Science, Engineering, or a related technical field is preferred.

Benefits:

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401(K).
  • Life and disability insurance.
  • Paid time off, sick time, personal days, paid holidays, and floating holidays.
  • Training and professional development opportunities.
  • Annual merit increase and performance-based bonus eligibility.

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BH Job Order ID: 395081