Incoming Quality Assurance (IQA) Laboratory Front Line Lead - Casa Grande, AZ
Core
Lead Incoming Quality Assurance (IQA) operations to verify raw materials, components, and packaging meet quality standards before production.
Role type
Front-line lead / Supervisor
Builds
Incoming material inspections and quality verification activities
Domain
Healthcare manufacturing (nutrition)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
team leadership, operational management, regulatory compliance, supplier liaison, continuous improvement, quality investigations
Preferred skills
engineering degree, FDA-regulated environment experience, quality management systems, audits, CAPA processes
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Lead and develop a team responsible for incoming material inspections and quality verification activities; Manage daily department operations including staffing, scheduling, training, safety, receiving inspections, returns processing, and equipment maintenance; Ensure compliance with FDA regulations, quality systems, and company standards; Partner closely with Production, Supply Chain, Quality, and Operations teams; Coach, mentor, and develop team members; Monitor department performance metrics and implement continuous improvement initiatives; Support quality investigations, corrective actions, and audit activities; Maintain a safe, efficient, and compliant work environment; Serve as a key liaison with suppliers, vendors, and internal stakeholders
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
