Overview
Assistant Plant Manager – Quality Control Jobs in Indianapolis, IN at AUSTRALIAN GOLD
SUMMARY
The Quality Control Assistant Plant Manager oversees daily Quality Control and Microbiology laboratory operations as part of the Quality Control Unit (QCU), ensuring all testing, documentation, and product release activities comply with established Quality System procedures and support regulatory requirements
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Quality Laboratory Oversight
- Responsible for ensuring data integrity and verifying that quality testing is performed appropriately to ensure the quality and safety of cosmetic goods
- Manages daily activities in the Quality Control and Microbiology laboratories
- Oversee microbiological testing and release of both bulk products and finished goods
- Orders and maintains supplies for the QC laboratory
Quality Control for Daily Production Operations
- Provides Quality Control support to the production floor by troubleshooting issues, preventing recurrence through corrective actions, and ensuring testing and documentation uphold the quality and safety of cosmetic goods
- Manages QC Technician assignments to ensure appropriate Quality Control coverage on the production floor
- Responsible for ensuring final review and approval/release of bulk batch records
- Functions as the QC-side backup to the Director of Quality
- Performs all QC Technician job functions when coverage is required
Documentation, Records, and Compliance
- Oversees product labeling review of all incoming artwork components
- Participates in scheduled and periodic Quality System audits
- Oversee the review and retention of raw material SDSs
- Ensures documentation generated in QC and Micro labs is complete, accurate, and compliant with established procedures
- Supports the Quality Control Unit by performing document review and document control activities as required
Delegated Leadership Responsibilities
- Supervises all Quality Technicians and oversees Quality Control in the Director of Quality’s absence
- Partner with Human Resources and the Director of Quality Control to address employee issues.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field or Hish school diploma with three to five years related experience
- One to five years of microbiology experience
- Experience with laboratory equipment and microbiology techniques
- Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate clearly, collaborate effectively, and provide constructive direction to QC personnel
- Ability to apply logical and scientific thinking to solve practical problems
- Ability to interpret scientific equations and graphs
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience in a supervisory role
- Experience presenting technical information
Physical and Environmental Requirements
- Ability to lift and manipulate up to 25 lbs unaided
- Ability to stand for prolonged periods
- Willingness to work in a manufacturing and laboratory environment, including exposure to chemicals, disinfectants, and routine PPE requirements
Reporting Structure
Reports to: Director of Quality
Supervises: QC Technicians, QC Specialist
Job Type: Full-time
Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Title: Assistant Plant Manager – Quality Control
Company: AUSTRALIAN GOLD
Location: Indianapolis, IN
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