Bradford · 19 hours ago
Quality Supervisor
West Warwick, RI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expBradford is a personal care contract manufacturing facility, and they are seeking a Quality Supervisor to oversee day-to-day quality operations. This role involves supervising a team of quality technicians, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and driving continuous improvement in manufacturing processes.
Consumer GoodsManufacturing
Responsibilities
Directly supervise, coach, and develop a team of approximately six quality technicians/inspectors
Assign daily work, manage shift coverage, and ensure adequate quality support for production operations
Provide real‑time decision‑making and escalation support for quality issues on the production floor
Conduct performance feedback, training, and disciplinary actions in accordance with company policies
Oversee inspection, sampling, and disposition of incoming ingredients, packaging, and production supplies
Ensure materials meet specifications prior to release for production use
Lead investigations into supplier quality issues, including nonconformances, corrective actions, and material risk assessments
Partner with Procurement and Planning to minimize supply disruptions while maintaining quality standards
Provide quality oversight during manufacturing, filling, and packaging operations
Ensure adherence to GMP, SOPs, batch records, and work instructions
Review and approve batch documentation, in‑process inspection results, and finished product release documentation
Lead investigations into nonconforming material, deviations, and hold/release decisions for finished goods
Support internal audits, customer audits, and third‑party audits, including preparation and on‑site execution
Ensure audit observations related to shop‑floor quality execution are addressed and closed effectively
Maintain compliance with GMP, regulatory (ISO, FDA, Organic, etc.), and customer‑specific requirements
Monitor and report key quality performance indicators (KPIs) such as defects, holds, scrap, and rework
Identify trends and partner with Operations and Engineering to drive continuous improvement
Promote a strong quality culture focused on right‑first‑time execution and customer satisfaction
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Quality, Engineering, Chemistry, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience)
3+ years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment
Prior experience supervising or leading quality personnel
Strong working knowledge of GMP and quality management systems
Experience with incoming inspection, in‑process quality control, and finished product release
Proven ability to balance quality requirements with production demands
Preferred
Preference for Lean, Six Sigma or quality certification
Company
Bradford
For almost 150 years, Bradford has been a trusted partner to help companies build great brands by formulating and manufacturing innovative personal care products.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2023-07-12Acquired
Leadership Team
Michael D'Amico
Chief Financial Officer
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