Quality Control Manager in Farmingdale, New Jersey at NutraStar Inc

Quality Control Manager
Location: Farmingdale, NJ
Employment Type: Full-Time/On Site
Schedule: Mon-Thurs: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, Fri: 8 am – 2 pm
Salary Range: $95,000-$115,000

Company Overview:
NutraStar is a fast-growing contract manufacturer specializing in the formulation and production of high-quality nutraceuticals. With more than 300 employees and a reputation built on customer service, precision, quality, and innovation, we serve some of the most respected brands in the health and wellness industry. Our continued investment in people, technology, and infrastructure drives our rapid growth and positions us as leaders in our field.

Position Summary
NutraStar is seeking an experienced Quality Control Manager to lead Quality Control activities within our fast-paced manufacturing facility. This position is responsible for ensuring products and manufacturing processes meet established quality standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations.
The Quality Control Manager will lead and develop the QC team while partnering closely with Production and plant leadership to strengthen quality throughout staging, blending, production, and packaging operations.

Key Responsibilities
• Lead, coach, and develop Quality Control Supervisors and Inspectors.
• Train QC personnel and plant operators on quality procedures, inspection methods, and expectations.
• Ensure adequate QC coverage for production lines across operating shifts.
• Ensure training records are properly completed and maintained.
• Support and conduct annual SOP, GMP, and GDP training.
• Ensure timely, accurate review of production batch records, including documentation of downtime.
• Manage product holds and releases according to established procedures and promptly communicate holds and quality concerns to facility leadership.
• Support investigations related to customer complaints.
• Oversee production sampling and the transfer of samples to the Quality Lab.
• Manage retain samples in accordance with established procedures.
• Partner with Production leadership to identify and resolve quality issues.
• Drive improvements in First Pass Quality, batch record accuracy, and reduction of customer complaints.
• Maintain quality records and compliance with applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Follow company safety procedures and required PPE practices.

Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in a GMP- or FDA-regulated industry.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish to communicate effectively with and train team members.
• Previous Quality Control leadership experience strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing quality systems and batch record review.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to coach, influence, and develop employees.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Outlook.
• Experience with DEACOM ERP preferred.
• Familiarity with production equipment such as scales, counters, and friability equipment is beneficial.

Regulatory & Quality Knowledge
The ideal candidate will have experience working within regulated manufacturing environments and familiarity with requirements including 21 CFR Part 111 cGMP for dietary supplements, the National Organic Program (NOP), and HACCP requirements.

What Success Looks Like
Success in this role includes improving First Pass Quality, reducing customer complaints related to product defects, bottle counts, and case packing, improving batch record accuracy, and completing inspections of drums placed on hold within 24 hours.

Why Join NutraStar?
As a growing leader in the nutraceutical industry, NutraStar offers the opportunity to contribute to high-impact quality initiatives while working in a collaborative and safety-focused environment. You’ll play a vital role in ensuring product quality for customers worldwide.
NutraStar is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at our Company is based solely on job-related qualifications