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.
Operating Schedules
2nd Shift 3:00pm - 11:30pm | Monday - Friday
3rd Shift 11:00pm - 7:30am | Monday - Friday
This supports our 24/7 manufacturing environment.
This role is not just a QC technical role; it’s primarily a people leadership + operational leadership position in a GMP manufacturing environment.
The ideal candidate:
Has direct supervisory experience managing frontline quality, manufacturing, or lab personnel
Has experience in regulated manufacturing (strong preference: dietary supplements, pharma, biotech, medical device, or food)
Can confidently lead a team on off-shift/weekend operations with minimal oversight
Is comfortable making real-time quality decisions involving:
product holds/releases
deviations
nonconforming material
escalation of production quality issues
RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead and Develop the QC Inspection Team
Train, mentor, and support Quality Control Inspection personnel to ensure they are confident, capable, and successful in their roles.
Ensure team members are properly trained on quality procedures, cGMP requirements, safety practices, and chemical hazard awareness before taking on new responsibilities.
Provide regular coaching, feedback, and performance evaluations to help employees grow and develop their careers.
Build a strong, high-performing team by attracting, developing, and retaining top talent.
Ensure Product Quality and Compliance
Oversee inspection activities for incoming materials, in-process production, and finished products to ensure quality standards are consistently met.
Verify that sampling plans, inspection procedures, and defect classifications are applied correctly and consistently.
Review and support the handling of nonconforming materials, deviations, and rework activities according to established procedures.
Maintain compliance with cGMP, FDA, OSHA, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
Support Manufacturing Operations
Partner closely with Production and other departments to ensure timely quality inspections and efficient product flow.
Maintain awareness of contamination prevention practices and ensure proper precautions are followed during sampling and inspection activities.
Support quality inspection activities on the production floor and understand the manufacturing process from raw material receipt through finished product release.
Ensure inspection, measuring, and testing equipment is properly calibrated, maintained, and suitable for use.
Drive Continuous Improvement
Lead investigations into quality issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
Identify opportunities to improve processes, systems, and team performance through collaboration across departments.
Make informed decisions within established guidelines and take action when product quality or compliance is at risk, including stopping a process when necessary.
Promote a culture of accountability, quality, and continuous improvement.
Stay Current and Lead by Example
Maintain a strong understanding of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), cGMPs, company policies, and regulatory expectations.
Serve as a subject matter resource for quality processes and help train others on best practices.
Demonstrate strong attention to detail, ensuring documentation is accurate, complete, and audit-ready.
Consistently model safe work practices and adherence to company standards.
WHAT YOU NEED
Required:
2–5+ years in regulated manufacturing
Strong preference: dietary supplements or pharmaceuticals
1–3+ years of people leadership / supervisor experience
Experience in:
GMP / cGMP environments
Inspections / Quality checks
Investigations / Deviations / CAPA
Comfortable working weekend overnight shift (3rd shift)
Strong communication and ability to hold team accountable
WHAT WE OFFER
Competitive compensation
100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage for employees
Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
Company- paid life insurance
401k plan with employer matching contributions up to 4%
Gym membership reimbursement
Monthly allowance of Thorne supplements
Paid time off, volunteer time off and holiday leave
Training, professional development, and career growth opportunities
Numbers & Facts
Location
Summerville, South Carolina
Skills
Best Practicesunmatched
Biotech and Pharmaceuticalunmatched
Coachingunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Continuous Improvementunmatched
Corporate Policiesunmatched
Corrective Actionunmatched
Corrective and Preventative Action (CAPA) Systemsunmatched
Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP)unmatched
Dental Insuranceunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Employee Retentionunmatched
FDA (Food and Drug Administration)unmatched
GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)unmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Manufacturing Operationsunmatched
Manufacturing/Industrial Processesunmatched
Medical Equipmentunmatched
Mentoringunmatched
OSHAunmatched
Operational Supportunmatched
People Managementunmatched
Performance Analysisunmatched
Performance Reviewsunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Product Flowunmatched
Quality Controlunmatched
Quality Managementunmatched
Quality Metricsunmatched
Regulationsunmatched
Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
Riskunmatched
Root Cause Analysisunmatched
Safety Trainingunmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Sampling Inspectionunmatched
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)unmatched
Team Lead/Managerunmatched
Test & Measurement Equipmentunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Vision Planunmatched
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