Quality Assurance & Quality Systems Lead

This job was posted by https://idahoworks.gov : For more information, please see: https://idahoworks.gov/jobs/2630036 # Quality Assurance & Quality Systems Lead Omniwell Labs Boise, Idaho\ Full-Time | On-Site\ Pay: $18.00$24.00 per hour, depending on experience ### About Omniwell Labs Omniwell Labs is a contract manufacturer specializing in pet supplements, cosmetics, and specialty consumer products. We are a growing manufacturing company focused on strengthening our quality systems, improving manufacturing processes, and maintaining consistent product quality. ### Position Overview We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Quality Assurance & Quality Systems Lead to help develop, implement, and maintain our manufacturing quality program. This position is ideal for someone with manufacturing quality experience who enjoys building practical systems, improving processes, and taking ownership of quality responsibilities. Unlike positions focused primarily on routine inspections, this role offers the opportunity to help establish and improve the procedures, documentation, and controls that support our entire manufacturing operation. The successful candidate will work closely with Operations, Production, and Product Development. ### Key Responsibilities - Develop, implement, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and quality documentation. - Strengthen Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and ensure consistent implementation throughout the facility. - Establish and improve quality control procedures for incoming materials, manufacturing processes, and finished products. - Develop and maintain processes for deviations, nonconformances, corrective actions, and preventive actions (CAPA). - Review batch production records for accuracy, completeness, and compliance. - Maintain product specifications, Certificates of Analysis, and supplier quality documentation. - Establish and maintain material identification, lot traceability, and product release controls. - Conduct quality inspections and investigate manufacturing quality issues. - Train employees on quality procedures, GMP requirements, and documentation practices. - Identify quality system gaps and implement practical improvements. - Support preparation for customer, regulatory, and certification audits. - Work directly with production employees to resolve quality concerns and improve manufacturing consistency. ### Required Qualifications - Minimum 2 years of professional Quality Assurance or Quality Control experience in a manufacturing environment. - Working knowledge of GMPs and manufacturing quality procedures. - Experience with SOPs, controlled documentation, and manufacturing records. - Experience investigating quality issues and implementing corrective actions. - Familiarity with batch records, traceability, or manufacturing quality controls. - Strong organizational, documentation, and problem-solving skills. - Ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned quality responsibilities. - Comfortable working directly on the manufacturing floor as well as performing administrative quality work. ### Preferred Qualifications - Quality experience in food processing, dairy, beverage, dietary supplements, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, or related manufacturing. - Experience developing or improving quality management systems. - Experience with HACCP, SQF, ISO, or other structured quality programs. - Experience with CAPA, root cause analysis, internal audits, and supplier quality management. - Experience training manufacturing employees on quality procedures. - Familiarity with ERP systems, Microsoft Excel, and electronic documentation. ### What Makes This Opportunity Di ferent This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a growing manufacturing company. Rather than simply maintaining an established quality system, you will help develop and improve the processes that support product quality, manufacturing consistency, and regulatory readiness. We are looking for someone who is comfortable working in a small-company environment, taking initiative, and implementing practical solutions. ### Compensation and Benefits - $18.00$24.00 per hour, depending on experience - Full-time employment - Paid time off - On-site position in Boise, Idaho