Thorne

Purity-focused nutritional supplements with scientific rigor

Quality Control Inspector Lead

Inspection & TestUpdated on Nov 13

Full-timeSummerville, SC, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.
The employee must have successfully completed QC Inspector certification levels or have previous experience as a lead in a manufacturing environment.
The employee must have basic computer skills and Microsoft Office experience.
The employee must be able to use handheld calculators to perform basic math calculations and complete records accurately.
The employee must be able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
The employee must be able to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Responsibilities

Perform activities associated with sampling, inspection, testing, and examination of incoming materials, mixtures, in-process materials, finished products, and releases, following established procedures.
Lead and inspire team members.
Serve as lead trainer and assessor for QC Inspector new hires, continuing certification, and process training.
Verify AQL checks in Encapsulation, Powderfill, and Packaging.
Verify QC and Operations inventory status dispositions, including NCMs.
Serve as QC Champion on Incidents and Investigation reports.
Implement process improvements.
Participate in and/or lead QC Inspector departmental meetings, as needed.
Conduct weekly audit walks.
Support and monitor current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) activities throughout the process.
Track and order QC Inspector consumable goods, as needed.
Hold turnover meetings with each shift on follow-up items that need to be passed on.
Fill in for the supervisor at meetings when the supervisor is unable to attend.
Cover supervisor duties when the supervisor is out of office.
Participate in required training, development programs, and electives, and support colleagues, trainers, and management with these efforts.

At Thorne, we work to deliver high-quality, science-backed solutions to empower individuals to take a proactive approach to their well-being. Each day begins with a mission to help others discover and achieve their best health. We count on our team members to challenge and push the boundaries to make that happen. At Thorne, you’ll be joining a team of more than 750 passionate individuals committed to our cause of providing superior health solutions at every age and life stage.

The Quality Control (QC) Inspector Lead follows established procedures to perform activities associated with the sampling, inspection, testing, and examination of incoming materials, mixtures, in-process materials, finished products, and releases.

Operating Schedule:

1st Shift 7:00am - 3:30pm; Friday - Sunday with some overlap on weekdays.

Leads and inspires team members.
Is the lead trainer and assessor for QCI new hires, continuing certification, and process training.
Verification of QC and Operations processes:
- Verifies AQL checks in Encapsulation, Powderfill, and Packaging
- QC verifications of Inventory status dispositions including NCMs
- QC Champion on Incidents and Investigation reports
- Implements process improvements
- Participates in and/or leads, as needed, QCI departmental meetings.
Conducts weekly Audit walks.
Supports and monitors cGMP activities throughout the process.
Tracks QCI consumables goods and order, as needed.
Is knowledgeable of the QCI’s responsibilities, experience, education, competencies, and physical demands.
Actively participate in required training, development programs, and electives, and support colleagues, trainers, and management as appropriate with these efforts.
Promotes the Company’s Mission and Values, including an accountable, innovative, and results-oriented culture that promotes customer service, openness, teamwork, mutual trust, and respect.
Holds turnover meetings with each shift on all follow up items that need to be passed on.
Fills in for supervisor as needed for meetings when supervisor is unable to attend.
Covers supervisor duties when supervisor is out of office.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.
Successfully completed QC Inspector certification levels or has had previous experience as a lead in a manufacturing environment is required.
Employee has basic computer skills and Microsoft Office experience.
Employee can use handheld calculators to perform basic math calculations to complete records accurately.
Employee is able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Employee is able to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

About the Company

Thorne

Purity-focused nutritional supplements with scientific rigor

Thorne is a health and wellness company that makes nutritional supplements. It focuses on purity and scientific backing, testing its products to ensure quality and efficacy for consumers. Its products work by delivering carefully studied nutrients and other ingredients in supplements that people take to support their health. Thorne differentiates itself from competitors through a long history dating back to 1984, a strong emphasis on quality and scientific integrity, and rigorous quality controls. In 2023 the company was acquired by L Catterton, moved off public markets, and continues to pursue growth by expanding research and development. The overall goal is to provide reliable, high-quality supplements that people can trust to support their health and well-being.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: New York City, United States
Founded: 1984

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