Quality Control Lead

Quality Control Lead

Location: Onsite Newton, NC

Reports To: Quality Control Supervisor

Employment Status: Full Time

Travel: None

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 2:00pm – 10:00 pm, ability to work overtime and weekends as needed.

Pay: $26.00/hour plus $1.00/hour shift differential

Benefits: Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance; Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 401K with matching.

Position Overview: The Quality Control (QC) Laboratory Lead plays a critical role in ensuring raw materials and finished products meet quality standards through testing, inspection, and data analysis. This position coordinates daily laboratory activities, partners closely with production teams, and promotes a culture of collaboration, communication, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily laboratory activities, providing training, guidance, and support to QC team members.

• Perform quality testing and inspection of raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products to ensure compliance with specifications.

• Conduct First Piece Inspections and in-process audits to verify product quality and adherence to customer requirements.

• Collect and prepare samples for analytical testing, environmental monitoring, and validation activities.

• Troubleshoot laboratory issues and support timely resolution of quality concerns.

• Maintain laboratory equipment through calibration, cleaning, preventive maintenance, and inventory management.

• Support product release activities, generate quality documentation, and promote compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required

• Associate Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, or a related scientific field preferred.

• Analytical Lab, Quality Control Lab, or Manufacturing experience required.

• One year experience is required, three is preferred.

Work Environment

• This position works in a combination of office, manufacturing, and warehouse environments, with exposure to moderate to high noise levels, dust, fumes, chemicals, allergens, moving machinery, and temperature variations.

• Safety Requirements: Must adhere to all company safety policies, wear appropriate PPE (personal protective equipment), and comply with OSHA and facility safety standards.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Gusmer Enterprises, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and supporting internal career growth. All qualified internal applicants will receive consideration consistent with company policies.