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Quality Control Inspector Lead

Thorne
Summerville, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 1/28/2026 CLOSED ON 2/26/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Control Inspector Lead position at Thorne?

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.

Position Summary

The Quality Control (QC) Inspector Lead follows established procedures to perform activities associated with the sampling, inspection, testing, and examination of incoming materials, mixtures, in-process materials, finished products, and releases.

This position is Monday- Friday, 3rd shift.

Responsibilities

  • The QCI Lead is the lead trainer and assessor for QCI new hires, continuing certification, and process training.
  • Verification of QC and Operations processes:
    • 1. Verifies AQL checks in Encapsulation, Powderfill, and Packaging
    • 2. QC verifications of Inventory status dispositions including NCMs
    • 3. QC Champion on Incidents and Investigation reports
    • 4. Implements process improvements
  • Participates in and/or leads, as needed, QCI departmental meetings.
  • Conducts weekly Audit walks.
  • Supports and monitors cGMP activities throughout the process.
  • Tracks QCI consumables goods and order, as needed.
  • Is knowledgeable of the QCI’s responsibilities, experience, education, competencies, and physical demands.
  • Actively participate in required training, development programs, and electives, and support colleagues, trainers, and management as appropriate with these efforts.
  • Promotes the Company’s Mission and Values, including an accountable, innovative, and results-oriented culture that promotes customer service, openness, teamwork, mutual trust, and respect.
  • Holds turnover meetings with each shift on all follow up items that need to be passed on.
  • Fills in for supervisor as needed for meetings when supervisor is unable to attend.
  • Covers supervisor duties when supervisor is out of office.
What You Need

  • Experience and/or Education: By training, education and/or experience, employee must be able to perform the essential duties of the job. High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required. Successfully completed QC Inspector certification levels or has had previous experience as a lead in a manufacturing environment is required.
  • Ability to work cooperatively with managers in other departments.
  • Possesses good interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to engage others in a positive manner.
  • Possesses strong attention to detail.
  • Possesses strong verbal and communication skills.
  • Willingness to raise issues and concerns promptly.
  • Ability to document and present work in a clear and concise manner.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal direction and oversight

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

Please Note: All employees must be able to safely work with ingredients and products that are derived from possibly allergenic sources including, but not limited to, nuts, soy, dairy, fish, and shellfish.

Thorne is the leader in science-backed health and wellness solutions committed to helping individuals live healthier longer. As the top recommended clinical brand by healthcare practitioners, Thorne offers a comprehensive range of products including nutritional supplements and health tests designed to meet the unique needs of individuals at every stage of life. Founded in 1984, Thorne products are formulated with the highest-quality ingredients, supported by clinical research, and rigorously tested to ensure purity, potency, and efficacy. Thorne is trusted by 47,000 health-care professionals, thousands of professional athletes, more than 100 professional sports teams, multiple U.S. National Teams, and more than five million consumers. For more information, visit Thorne.com .

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