Lead Quality Inspector (APU 4 1st Shift) (Pharmaceutical Manufacturing)

Location: Vernon Hills, Illinois, United States. Onsite cleanroom manufacturing role on the first shift, Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

Salary: $20.00–$30.00 USD per hour.

Company

hirify.global manufactures complex drug delivery systems and provides development, industrialization, manufacturing, and contract manufacturing services for pharmaceutical companies.

What you will do

• Direct and coordinate Quality Inspectors and plan inspection schedules, assignments, and production sequences.
• Perform quality inspection duties and review charts, work orders, records, data, and documentation for accuracy.
• Analyze inspection methods, sample plans, and statistical data to establish and maintain quality plans.
• Manage nonconforming product disposition, batch release, CoC/CoA creation, LRP closure, and cGMP compliance.
• Support investigations, customer complaint reviews, problem solving, quality and safety reporting, and continuous improvement.
• Train, coach, and mentor inspectors while providing performance feedback to Quality Managers.

Requirements

• Associate degree or at least three years of related experience, including one year in a leadership role.
• Ability to perform all Quality Inspector responsibilities and knowledge of raw materials, production processes, inspection tools, and tool maintenance.
• Knowledge of cGMP, FDA, ISO, health and safety, and company quality-system requirements.
• Self-directed approach with strong planning, organizing, communication, and basic mathematical skills.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds and sit, stand, or walk for 80% of the shift.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States and able to travel between office, production departments, and company buildings.

Nice to have

• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and database software.

Culture & Benefits

• Cleanroom manufacturing environment with moderate noise and required cleanroom apparel.
• First-shift schedule with consistent Monday–Friday working hours.
• Work within a quality-focused pharmaceutical manufacturing operation.
• U.S. employee benefits are available.